If your design calls for color we offer hand epoxy enameling or items could be enamel spray painted depending on the design requirements. See images below of the three types of enameling we offer. Epoxy color is more detailed whereas spray painted enameling will cover the entire component in paint. A third option is
Our standard finish is called antique pewter. Black lacquer (antiquing) is added to emphasize design and fill engraved crevices such as characters. We offer many other plated finishes like gold, sterling silver, copper, brass, gunmetal and more. Items are electroplated in barrels or rack plating is an option for items that cannot be barrel
Your personalized bead, charm or components will be cast using quality lead safe metal. After the items have been cast they will be tumbled. This has the affect of smoothing out rough edges that may have resulted from the manufacturing process.
We use centrifugal casting process which requires a round vulcanized rubber mold of 9 or 12 inches. See the images below of a standard mold and a mold with cast components. Centrifugal casting is very different from lost wax casting as is often used in precious metal casting.
We will create a metal prototype or model of your customized design. Our talented model makers have many years of experience creating models with the correct proportions and requirements to assist in the casting of quality components. The model usually takes around 10—12 days to complete. At this stage samples arising from the model