Creating a base mold with clay for a keycap involves a step-by-step process of sculpting and molding.  Starting from a block of clay, meticulously shaping and molding it to form the desired keycap design. Precision is crucial during this phase to ensure that the keycap will fit seamlessly onto a keyboard. Once the clay model is perfected, a mold-making material, often silicone, is carefully applied over the clay to create a negative impression of the keycap. Clay sculpted masters are often highly regarded among keycap enthusiast, as the process of creating just one design can take many weeks in other to perfect it. The handmade finish of clay gives the keycaps a well stablished organic look that is typically well sought after as it represents artistry and craftmanship clearer than other methods.