From Nature to Wearable Art: The Tufa Sand Casting Process

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The artist ties the carved block to a flat, uncarved block (not shown), pouring molten silver through the channel at the top.

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The artist pulls the casting from the stone. It is ready to be cleaned, polished and set with stones, if desired.

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The artist bends the bracelet to shape.

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The final products, ready for wearing.