Then, the assembled handbell goes through an indexing procedure to determine that point on the casting which produces the best tonal response. The bell is scribed at that point and the casting is secured in that position. This is followed by a complete musical and mechanical inspection of each bell before being combined with other bells into matched sets. Finally, after buffing each bell casting to a jeweler's finish, they are placed in protective plastic bags and placed in carrying cases for shipment. Custom cases house the bells for storage and transportation.
Interiors are plush lined over heavy padding with individual pockets for each bell.
Small sets can be expanded by adding bells. In the hands of the Malmark craftspeople, raw bronze is transformed into fine musical instruments of beauty and purity of tone. In the hands of bellringers, that beauty is released to ring out to the praise of God and the inspiration of Mankind.