Handmade Brass Napkin Rings - Set of 2
These brass napkin rings are handmade in Ghana by John Dapaah, a brass caster who uses the traditional lost wax brass casting method, in which every single piece is molded separately. No two alike!
Lost-wax brass casting was developed by the Asante people in Ghana to make objects for gold transactions, such as weights and canisters. Like their forefathers, Ghana’s modern brass casters begin the process of making metal articles by sculpting in beeswax. The wax form is then painted with a paste of fine charcoal and water and covered in a mold of coarse palm fibers and clay. This porous mixture permits the necessary release of hot air and gases as the mold is baked, giving the final product a smooth finish. Finally, the melted wax is poured out and replaced by molten brass. The finished brass piece is polished with palm nut fibers and sand over several days.
*Please note: these are preorder and will ship in 2 weeks (delivery before Christmas)*
- 2.25” wide x 1” tall
- 100% Brass
- Set of 2 Napkin Rings
- Care instructions: Do not put in dishwasher. To brighten the brass if it tarnishes, scrub with lemon juice.
- Handmade in Ghana
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