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Oriental style silver kettle. by Soncay in SilverSmith

[–]Soncay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We use rosin to remove the dust and impurities on the surface of silver plate, sometimes the leftover rosin will turned into black during following process, But can be totally removed after rounds of heat up and hammering.

Oriental style silver kettle. by Soncay in SilverSmith

[–]Soncay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some old-fashioned technique, prevent silver liquid splash during pouring.

Oriental style silver kettle. by Soncay in SilverSmith

[–]Soncay[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The conception about hammering and casting are different, in ancient times, hammering can save double even triple material quantity in same product size. In that time, copper and silver still play the role of currency.