Using our moldings is very simple. This is how you do it!
	STEP ONE: Design
		There are 72 designs in our range created from traditional shapes that have withstood the test of time. Our range has been carefully chosen to allow you to create hundreds of patterns and designs. Simply put them together in an order that pleases you. You can cut and snip, twist and bend the moldings to create new and different designs. You can take parts of one and add it to parts of another to create your own pieces. Glue parts on top of another to increase the complexity of design. And the only piece of equipment you will need is a pair of sharp scissors!
	STEP TWO: Check
	Place your design on the project before applying any adhesive to make sureyour design works. Remember these moldings will
Flex to fit curved surfaces		AND	Bend to fit sharp corners
	STEP THREE: Trace
Once you have positioned your pieces it is a good idea to trace lightly around the edges with a pencil so that you will be able to reposition them after the next step
	STEP FOUR: Glue
NOTE: Do NOT use epoxy glues or white woodworking glues with this product. These glues have no effect on the molding but just do not adhere the product!		This is a very important step. It is the application of the glue that will create a firm bond between the molding and the surface to which it is to be adhered. It is only necessary to apply the glue to the outer edges of the molding. This will give you strong and effcient adhesion Glues vary throughout the world so we are unable to recommend a specfic brand name glue. However in general terms any 'quick bond' glue will do the job! Contact glue and super glue (we recommend the gel formulation) have been tested with our moldings. Just follow the glue manufacturer's instructions.
	STEP FIVE: Position
When the glue has set according to the manufacturer's instructions, position your molding within the traced lines and the job is done!
A quick tip: If you glue the molding into position wrongly do NOT try to pull it away from the surface as this may rip either the molding, the surface or both. Simply apply a little white spirit to the glued edge. This will soften the glue and enable you to lift the molding off. Before re-gluing the molding make sure that both the surface and the molding are completely dry and free of dried glue
	STEP SIX: Finish
		These moldings will accept just about any finish you care to give them - from staining to painting, by brush or spray. If you wish to paint your molding we recommend that you always undercoat with an acrylic (water-based) paint. You can then apply a second coat in either acrylic or oil-based paint. Undercoating is particularly important if you wish to use an oil-based paint as the oils may have a detrimental effect on the molding over a period of time. Undercoating with an acrylic paint will seal the molding and it will give you many years of pleasure.
MORE FINISHING TIPS It is also possible to stain these moldings. Any standard stain will do the job. If you wish to stain the molding do NOT undercoat first. Apply the stain directly to the molding as you would to wood. Stain can take a little longer to dry on the moldings so please be patient. You can also apply a permanent marker pen directly to the molding (in several different colors if you wish) to create special effects by highlighting selected areas on the molding. With either painting or staining a final coat of varnish can be applied to protect the molding or to enhance the finish. Moldings will also accept any specialised paint finish including ageing, ragging, marbling, gilding, antiqueing or crackle finish. Remember we call our moldings 'flexible wood' because that is exactly how you can treat them! A Quick Tip: If you are unsure about the surface to which you are gluing the molding or don't think your painting skills are up to not going 'over the lines' paint the molding before gluing into position. No need to worry about the edges then!

And that's all there is to it! 

Our flexible moldings are the simplest and easiest way
to create exquisite decorative pieces.
The only limit to how you use them is your imagination!