WE ARE ASKED A NUMBER OF TIMES A WEEK ABOUT OUR CHARMS ETC;

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE JEWERLLERY TO SELL IS IT OK?   YES

I NEED TO TELL MY BUYERS, WHAT THE CHARMS ARE MADE FROM.   BRASS MADE OF A MIXTURE OF 64% COPPER AND 36% ZINC

ARE THE CHARMS LEAD FREE?  YES, ALL OUR CHARMS AND EMBELLISHMENTS ARE LEAD FREE.

Stampings v Casting. Which is Best??

WE SAY OUR STAMPINGS!!!

All of our Stamped findings are made from Brass, which is mostly copper with zinc added. On the other hand, Castings are made of lead with a small amount of tin added.

Brass is easy to work with it can be stamped into virtually any shape.  After purchase, stampings can be manipulated further to make unique designs. They can be cut, dapped, or solder together to make entirely different looking pieces. This allows the designer a wide degree of creativity. Castings are not easily put together or modified, so you do not have the latitude to you need to create unique looking jewelry.

Brass can be plated in almost all finishes: antiques, hematite etc. Some designers choose not to plate brass because of its' natural color. Castings are porous and need nickel under finishes before plating.

Brass is light.  Larger styles can be designed.  Earrings made from brass are comfortable to wear. Pins made in brass sit better on jackets and sweaters. Castings are much heavier.

Brass contains no lead or nickel. Earrings made from brass can truly be hypoallergenic. Castings mostly contain lead and need nickel plating.  Lead and nickel can cause skin irritations.

SO ARE WE RIGHT OR ARE WE RIGHT

STAMPING ARE BETTER THAN CASTINGS

OUR STAMPING ARE MADE FOR US IN THE USA