Brass, Lost Wax Cast Mini Designer/Collector Set of 3 Vintage Beads, Largest 30x15mm
SKU: AFM-585
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$12.00
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Description
- These beads are priced and sold as a set of 3 beads
- Vintage mini designer/collector set of 3 lost wax cast beads
- 2 Sun shapes and one sun/moon 30x15mm
- Made in Ghana or Cote d'Ivoire
- To make a lost wax cast bead, every single bead must first be made in wax. The wax bead is then covered in fine clay, dried, and then heated so the wax runs out. Next the newly created mold is filled with molten brass. Once cooled the mold is broken to release the bead, the mold cannot be re-used. Each bead is unique. Next steps involve cleaning, grinding off any traces of sprues, and polishing.
- This is a long and difficult process and small flaws are the norm. They distinguish these beads from machine cast copies.
- Only one set available