The Vikings The Vikings The Viking World Farms and Farmers Religion Viking Raids Ships and Navigation War and Conquest Settlement Trade Towns The Vikings in the East The Vikings in Iceland Discoverers Buildings Home Life Crafts Arts and Poetry Kings and Empires The End of the Vikings	Clay Mold Bronze ornaments were cast in a clay mold. When cool, the mold was broken and the bronze removed. The ornament might then be gilded (coated with gold).   Previous: Back Book: The Vikings Section: The Vikings Chapter: Crafts