Title: Little Bronze Brass Copper Jewelry Decorative Snake Book Marker Sculpture
Shipping: $29.00
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Period: 20th Century
History: Art
Origin: North America > United States
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Item Date: N/A
Item ID: 308
A wonderful metal bronze brass copper little jewelry decorative Asian snake Bookmarker or money-clip sculpture. Spectacular detail in this beautifully executed sculpture. It can be turned into a keychain charm or a fabulous necklace. (L x W x H)Size: (2.1X1.2X0.5)inch / Weight: 28g / Age: 1940-post / Making Process: Genuine handmade. Designing small castings of jewelry can be challenging, regardless of the material being used. Bronze is a relatively hard and durable metal, which can make it more difficult to work with than softer metals like gold or silver. Additionally, the small size of the casting can make it more difficult to create intricate details or smooth surfaces. To design small castings of bronze jewelry, it is important to have a good understanding of the properties of bronze and the limitations of the casting process. Having a great design can be helpful in creating precise designs, but it is also important to consider the practicalities of creating a mold and casting the final piece. Experience and skill in jewelry design and casting can also be important factors in the success of a small bronze casting project. Working with an experienced jewelry designer or casting professional can help to ensure that the design is feasible and that the final product meets the desired specifications.
The process of casting a snake-shaped piece of jewelry typically involves the following steps: Design the snake shape: This can be done by hand-sculpting the design in clay or wax. Create a mold: Once the design is complete, the next step is to create a mold of the snake shape. This can be done using a variety of methods, such as lost-wax casting or injection molding. Prepare the casting material: The material used for casting the jewelry will depend on the desired final product. Common materials include metals like gold, silver, and bronze, as well as plastic resins. Pour the casting material into the mold: Once the mold is prepared and the casting material is heated to the appropriate temperature, the material can be poured into the mold. It is important to ensure that the mold is properly aligned and that the casting material is poured evenly to avoid any defects in the final product. Allow the casting material to cool and solidify: After the casting material has been poured into the mold, it will need to cool and solidify before the mold can be removed. The cooling time will depend on the type of material used and the size of the mold. Remove the mold: Once the casting material has solidified, the mold can be carefully removed to reveal the finished snake-shaped jewelry piece. Clean and finish the jewelry: The final step in the process is to clean and finish the jewelry. This may involve polishing the piece, attaching any necessary findings (such as clasps or earring posts), and completing any final touches to give the piece a professional finish.
