Working from a model of a finished jewelry component, the mold cutter
engraves in a rubber mold the reverse image of the desired component.
Using impressions and small hand tools, the cutter replicates exactly
the image.
Qualifications:
Training in the arts, particularly sculpting or other three dimensional
arts, desirable.
Excellent dexterity, excellent eyesight (corrected or uncorrected),
fine attention to detail and a determination to turn out flawless
molds, even if rework is required.