Silver Casting

Theoretically anyone can cast silver at home – as long as you have the proper equipment. The easiest system is "lost wax" casting. The process is called this way because the wax mould you made melts away and is "lost". Beware! You will be working with very hot and very fast-moving equipment. A much better - and safer - system is to visit the showroom of Shablool Silver Jewelry Design Ltd. and select a piece of cast jewelry made by one of their expert silversmiths. All Shablool’s silver jewelry is cast.

The manufacturing process begins with the designer whose sole objective is to produce a stunning piece of Sterling Silver jewelry. Like every work of art this piece will be examined critically from every point of view and by every available critic. Modifications and improvements may be made until everyone is satisfied that the article is perfect. After the piece is ready, the mold-maker takes over, making a mould for the casting of the item. A range of materials can be used in making the mould, from fine-grain sand, plaster of paris, clay or even metal.

The casting process consists of melting of the silver itself in a kiln or crucible at a high temperature until the silver is liquid, then you have the delicate operation of pouring the liquid silver into the mould through carefully designed and positioned openings. A cooling period is needed for the piece and then the silversmith, with his or her fine touch, takes the casting and removes any roughness and brings the piece to perfect smoothness and shine.

Finally, a polisher will handle the piece, and working with the finest of polishing tools and materials will bring the silver jewelry to perfection. The next time you see this piece of Shablool silver jewelry design it will be coming down the runway in New York or Hong Kong at one of the world’s top fashion shows.