This metal master is then used to make rubber molds which are then injected with wax to make more wax patterns. The wax is put on a wax tree and again into plaster molds where the wax is once again burned out leaving a space to be filled with Black Hills Gold. The multi-color effect is then achieved by the special design process and the leaves and grape clusters are produced in much the same intricate process. All the individual yellow, rose and green pieces are then all assembled into one piece to create a beautiful contrast which is beautiful Black Hills Gold. The various parts are individually hand-soldered with the use of gas torches and gold solder.
Great care is taken to insure that the artists' designs are followed.
After the jewelry has been soldered, it is cleaned in a mild acid bath and inspected for quality. Then the next stage is called wriggling where a rich texture is created on the leaves and other various objects and each piece is hand engraved the veins into the leaves. Engraving is done with the use of small, hand-engraving tools. Engravers carefully carve fine, light-catching patterns on each individual leaf. A great amount or care must be taken in each cut and design.