Methods and Materials Used in Our Production

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Traditional Metalsmithing Techniques

• Hand Stamping (Letters and Designs)
• Dies (Hand-Hammered & Hydraulic Press)
• Patterns (Plates) and Custom Images and Sizes of Metal (Rolling Mill)
• Acid Etching (Copper and Silver)
• Shapes: Dies and Disc Cutters
• Sawing, Piercing, and Connections
• Traditional Wirework
• Soldering: High temp, low temp
• Finishes:  Matte, Antiqued, Hammered, Shiny, etc.
• Pewter Handcasting and Mold Making
• Movement: Hinges, Pins, Rivets and More
• Hand-forged Findings:  Clasps, Earwires, Studs, Bezels, and Chains
• Kiln: Fired Metal Clays, Fired Enamels

Original Hand Painted Artwork

• Original Watercolor Paintings under Glass
• Original Custom Watercolor Paintings
• Original Acrylic on Metal Paintings

Metal Clay

• Silver Clay
• Copper Clay
• Other Metals

Enameling

• Kiln-Fired Glass Enamel
• Torch-Fired Resin Enamel
• Cold Resin Enamel

Epoxy Resin

• Hand Poured with Embedded Objects
• Hand-Poured or Brushed Over Photos and Paintings

Type of Metals Used

• Sterling Silver
• Fine Silver
• 10k & 14K Yellow Gold
• 10k & 14K White Gold
• 10k & 14K Rose Gold
• 14K Gold-Filled
• Vermeil 
• Solid Copper
• Solid Brass
• Solid Bronze
• Nickel Silver (also called "German Silver")
• Fine Pewter