| Silver,
wax, and gemstone...the
raw ingredients. |
|
Rob
begins the intricate
design process. |
| Molding
the wax. |
|
The
wax ring takes shape. |
Tree
of wax rings ready
for placement in
cylinder
and casting. |
|
Melting
the coin. |
| Metal
completely molten,
enters cylinder. |
|
Wax
burned away, replaced
by metal. |
Investment
(material surrounding
new
casting) dissolving
in cold water. |
|
Cylinder
lifted from water,
rings have
been released. |
| Crude
form that emerged
from cylinder. |
|
Next
stage in cleaning
process. |
| Polishing
begins. |
|
Ring
ready for stone setting. |
| Awaiting
final polishing. |
|
Another
happy customer . |
|