Impression Instructions
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING YOUR IMPRESSION
HALI MOTIF ensures sustainability through using biodegradable packaging and environmentally friendly practices. To continue this movement and have a positive impact on our environment, please may you return your impressions in the packaging it arrived in so we can return your finished piece in the same packaging.
Important Information
- Signet rings - please ensure the impression reaches the outline of the circle on the size guide so it stays in proportion with the ring.
- If you have a preferred mould, write number 1 on the lid of the tin.
- If your impression is a double, write 'double' on the lid of the tin.
- If you would like an initial, write it on the lid of the tin.
- If there are multiple impressions and one impression is faint compared to the others, it will be assumed that you were happy with all impressions and therefore be automatically processed.
- As there are unlimited opportunities to create your impression (wax), we have to give our customers the benefit of the doubt and assume that they are happy with the impression they are returning. However, if we believe something has happened to the impression for it to become defective that you were unaware of we will contact you.
- If you have any concerns regarding your impression please contact Breanna here before returning your moulds.
- Due to fluctuations in metal pricing and materials we recommened returning your impression within three months. If there has been a price increase after the three months prior to you returning the moulds, there will be a fee.
Studio Lead Times
- Once we receive the impression kit back from you, the processing time is approximately 4 weeks
- If you are creating numerous pieces from the one impression there may be an additional 1-2 week processing time
- If you would like to keep track as to whether we have received your returned impression, please keep the return tracking details located on the shipping label
- Due to fluctuations in metal pricing and materials we recommened returning your impression within three months. If there has been a price increase after the three months prior to you returning the moulds, there will be a fee.
ATTENTION
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To Begin
- Lay out contents.
- Place large piece of baking paper over the size guide - this is so the wax does not stick to the size guide.
- Remove wax from container.
Mixing
- The way the impression looks is as your finished piece will. If you do not like the look of it, you can retake it until you are happy.
- Warm wax by rolling the wax between clean fingers. You can use a heat device, such as a hair drier if you need to.
- The wax is to stay in ball form and become malleable. Remove any cracks in the wax to create a smooth surface.
- Make sure the persons finger is not too dry - you can moisten by wetting with water or using moisturiser.
Preparing Impression
Single or Multiple Impression
- Mould into your desired shape (a ball will create a round impression)
- Place onto on your ordered size of design (the size guide is recommended so that the impression does not become too thin)
Double Impression
- Once the wax is soft and malleable roll into a ball
Bar Pendant or Band Ring
- Once the wax is soft and malleable, roll into a cylinder-like appearance and place on size
- Place the wax on your ordered size of design (the size guide is recommended so that the impression does not become too thin)
Taking Impression
Single Impression
- Press finger making sure that the impression does not go outside the outline of circle
- Signet rings - please ensure the impression reaches the outline of the circle on the size guide so it stays in proportion with the ring.
- Hold for 2 seconds
- Slowly and gently lift off finger
Double Impression
- Evenly press both fingers together on either side of the same ball at the same time
- Hold for 2 seconds
- Slowly and gently lift off finger and gentle place on size guide
Multiple Impression
- Press fingers into the impression making sure that the impression does not go outside the outline of circle
- Signet rings - please ensure the impression reaches the outline of the circle on the size guide so it stays in proportion with the ring.
- Hold for 2 seconds
- Slowly and gently lift off
Bar Pendant & Band Ring
- Press fingers making sure that the impression does not go outside the outline of rectangle
- Hold for 2 seconds
- Slowly and gently lift off finger/s
Setting
- Repeat this process with the other wax. Two moulds are created for safety purposes
- Once you have finished, place wax in the fridge until you are ready to return - please do not at any point leave them in a heated area.
Packaging
- When you are ready to post, remove impression from the fridge and carefully lift the wax impressions from parchment paper.
- Very carefully wrap wax back in the smaller pieces of parchment paper with-out squishing the wax and place back in the container.
Impression Kit & Silicone Mould ONLY Orders
- When ordering your final piece, please write in the order notes:
"Impression kit - order number: ________"
- This way I can link the orders and refund you for the cost - If you forget to do this and an additional kit is sent, you will not be refunded for the original
- If your order included a silicone mould and you return your impression kit prior to placing an order for your finished piece then a silicone mould will be created and kept on file for when you are ready.
Returning to HALI MOTIF
- Place everything securely back into the box
- Place box into the silver insulated mailer that is inside the return post bag (if in Australia) and return to HALI MOTIF.
- If posting internationally, please return to - HALI MOTIF, 3 Latimer Crescent, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia 4556