Indian Henna Ring Borders Design One Texture Mat – 145 x 100mm

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Indian Henna Ring Borders Design One Texture Mat

Discover the artistry of Indian Henna with these intricate border designs, perfect for rings, bracelets, bangles, earrings, and bails. Nine exquisite repeating border designs in a single tile, inspired by the rich tradition of Indian Henna patterns.

Key Features

9 distinct Indian Henna border designs in a single mat
Mat size: 145 × 100 mm
Available in Debossed or Embossed style
Flexible, durable, and reusable
Produces crisp, detailed impressions
Received in Grey or Purple

Design Widths — Debossed (design width only)

From top to bottom: 7mm, 5.5mm, 5.5mm, 7mm, 7mm, 8mm, 8mm, 10mm, 8mm
Mat length: 145 mm — ample for both smaller and larger ring sizes

Design Widths — Embossed (design + border)

From top to bottom: 7mm, 7mm, 7mm, 8mm, 8mm, 9mm, 9mm, 10mm, 9mm
Mat length: 145 mm — ample for both smaller and larger ring sizes

Why 145 mm Works for Rings

Covers all standard women’s and men’s ring sizes in a single strip
Works at copper and bronze clay shrinkage rates of 25–30%
Works at silver clay shrinkage rates of 8–22%
Plenty of margin for trimming and finishing the join

How to Measure for Your Ring Band

A ring band wraps the full 360° around the finger, so your finished band length equals your finger circumference. Because clay shrinks during drying and kiln firing, you need to start with a longer piece of clay than your finished size. Follow these steps:

Measure your finger circumference snugly in mm (or use a ring sizer)
Add 2–3 mm ease for comfort
Multiply by the factor below to get your starting clay length (accounting for shrinkage)

Clay Type	Shrinkage	Start with this much MORE clay	Multiply finished length by
Fine Silver (e.g. PMC3, Art Clay)	8–12%	~10–14% longer	× 1.09–1.14
Silver clay (higher shrink)	15–22%	~18–28% longer	× 1.18–1.28
Copper clay	20–28%	~25–39% longer	× 1.25–1.39
Bronze clay	25–30%	~33–43% longer	× 1.33–1.43

Example: Size M women’s finger (52 mm circumference) + 2 mm ease = 54 mm finished length. Using bronze clay at 30% shrinkage, start with 54 × 1.43 = ~77 mm of clay — well within the 145 mm mat. Even a men’s XL (68 mm) at 30% shrinkage needs only ~97 mm, leaving plenty of spare mat.

How to Use

Apply a release agent before use (e.g. olive oil, balm)
Press your chosen clay firmly into the mat
Peel back slowly for a clean, detailed impression
Cut your border strip to the minimum width for each design, or slightly wider to vary the width
Wrap around a ring mandrel at the correct size before drying

Compatible With

Metal clay rings and bangles — fine silver, bronze, copper
Polymer clay ring bands and cuffs
Earring and bail components
Art Clay silver ring bands
Bracelet sections linked with chains

Important Notes

Always use a release agent to prevent sticking
Please be aware that the pattern detail will appear smaller after firing — the higher the shrinkage rate of your clay, the more the design will reduce in size. This is normal and expected with all metal clays
Not suitable for food use
Handmade in the UK by Firefusion by Lou

Style Debossed 145 x 100 mm Embossed 145 x 100 mm