The Artisan and The Process
One of our most commonly used materials is brass — it’s an alloy made of copper and zinc. Brass stands out for being flexible, stiff, and malleable, making it a staple for classic jewelry and everyday items. Regardless of the end product, the process begins the same with raw materials like copper and zinc being melted in a furnace and poured over the required mold. Later it’s cooled and polished by skilled craftsmen. A workshop or factory further works on the metal to shape it into desired shapes. The combination of textures and patterns that results from this all too common process is nothing short of alchemy.

In the ancient world brass was used from India to Rome to make fine instruments for astronomy, coins, and so on. Today, the metal is popular for its decorative and functional uses. The face of craftsmanship today is changing to look more and more like Erick who is perfectly able to partake in the growing digital economy. Smartphones and the Internet anchor his day just the same. This story is similar for the millions of hand workers who enter this field everyday, driven by a tug different motivations. The things they go on to make certainly imbues a deeper meaning to the everyday items we adorn ourselves with. This potential is yet to be realized.

The finished product, a simple hammered dangle earring
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