Friday, March 29, 2019

Techniques Involved In Tufa Casting Custom Jewelry NM

By Shirley Carter


Most people love jewels designed in a particular manner and with various materials, but they never question how they are made. It is important to note that multiple processes are involved before the final product is gotten. The methods consist of the process of mixing the right materials and colors to come with specific designs. This discussion will focus on the procedures of making Tufa casting custom jewelry NM.

Stone preparation is the first step for those involved in this process. One has to find the right size of stone that fits the description of the designs they have in mind. After the proper size has been found, it is essential the two sides are flattened and left in a smooth state. The two sides need to be perfectly flat and identical to each other.

With stones ready, sketching the designs of models that one had thought of begins. Here one ought to be keen and do the job in a quiet environment to avoid disturbances which might result in errors. Also, a lot of time needs to be put when making the sketches.

The next process is carving the stone where the sketches have been made. There are multiple tools that experts advice carvers to use in this process. And those that are highly recommended include chisel tools, needles, and file used for wood carving. This process calls for perfection because one cannot afford to make a mistake because reversing them is never an option. Space that is created is used to pour melted silver.

The next step is to carbonize the stone before silver is poured into it. The source of carbon should have no traces of oxygen at all. The two parts of stones should be bound together using rubber bands or clamps. Then a certain amount of silver is melted using a crucible and at a certain temperature. After the molted state has been achieved pouring it should take a little time, and if it is done in the right manner, it should fill the intended space.

Sand is used to smoothening and clean the model. Sand cleans and removes the unwanted parts, and the good news is that the texture is not affected at all. Also, citric acid pickling solution is used in cleaning the surfaces. The pickling solution is effective in removing any traces of fire that are gotten when the soldering process is taking process.

At this point polishing is inevitable. The sole aim of polishing to have the products look attractive and appealing. The most common ways to shine the designs involved the use of water, rubber and other recommended polishing compounds. The different stages of polishing will use compounds that are either abrasive or non abrasive.

Here comes the completion of work. There are multiple methods that one can choose to use in the final stages. At this point, one can create unique final products and other aspiration that might come to ones mind. It is important to note that the processes of sand cleaning and polishing can take a lot of time.




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