LIMOGES
HINGED BOX
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After the piece has cooled down, the hinging process can take place. Hinging is the process of setting up the metal pieces and the mechanism that makes the 2 parts become one together. A metal ring composed of Brass, Copper and Zinc is hand fitted to the pieces and welded together. | |||||||
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the setup is put on a flat surface and flattened. A hole is made
between the two pieces to fit the butt-hinge. Then the butt-hinge
is welded very carefully to connect the parts, so that the moving
part can be installed properly. Then the closing button of the box
is welded on. |
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Now it's time for the finishing touch, the old gold finish. The metal pieces are put in an acid bath to scour the pieces. Then they are put in another special bath to give them the final gold look. To finish this process, the pieces are varnished and put back in the dryer. | |||||||
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