STERLING SILVER is a binary Silver alloy consisting of:
                        925 parts/1000 Pure Silver and
                        75 parts/1000 Pure Copper.
 Annealing temperature: 750 degrees Celsius.
   Melting Temperature: 950 degrees Celsius.

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            CASTING is a method by which moulten metal is poured into a mold
                    in order to achieve the desired shape.  In the "Lost
                    Wax" method, an accurate wax model is made.  The wax
                    model is invested (put in a chrystobalite plaster),
                    after the investment has set, the wax is burned out in
                    a Kiln.  This leaves a negative cavity into which the
                    moulten metal may be poured.

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        Scratch brushing is a way of finishing Silver by brushing
                        with a very fine brass brush, lubricated with
                        detergent, in order to create a bright but soft
                        look.  First the item to be scratch brushed, is
                        finely polished.  The item is then annealed and
                        pickled, and then scratch brushed.  The entire
                        process is repeated 3 times.

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        Claw Setting is done by making a setting from wire, which
                        has a support for the stone, from which emanate
                        wires, which can be bent over the stone to hold it
                        in place.

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