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The Story of Handpicked Silver |
A Tale of Two Earrings. |
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1. Pure silver is mixed with copper for strength to create 92.5% sterling (.925) |
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2. The silver and copper are melted down and mixed. |
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3. The mixture is cast into a sterling brick. |
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4. After the brick is cut into thin sheets the designs are cut by hand using a paper pattern. |
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5. Posts are hand-placed and sodered. |
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6. The metal is place in an acid wash to remove bi-products |
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7. Each piece is buffed by hand. |
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8. Before and after buffing. |
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9. Flat pieces are bent around a post by hand to create a hoop shape. |
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10. The end result is a beautiful piece of wearable art. |