Our Process
Molds
Each piece has a unique rubber mold that is handcrafted and taken from the original pieces or designs.
Wax Injection
Once the mold is selected, hot wax is injected, and the artisan carefully inspects it.
Wax Polishing
Once the mold is selected, hot wax is injected, and the artisan meticulously inspects it.
Wax Tree
All the wax pieces are assembled onto a wax tree.
Plaster Coating
Once a solid mold has been created, it is heated, and the wax melts and drains from the cylinder casing — a process known as “lost-wax.
Casting
The molten metal is poured to fill every part of the cavity and then centrifuged to ensure it reaches every detail.
Plaster Cleaning
After casting, the cooled metal piece is removed from the plaster mold and cleaned before being polished.
Vibratory Polishing
The pieces are placed inside a vibratory polisher, a process that smooths their surface.
Polishing
The pieces are polished to remove all imperfections and achieve a smooth finish.
Soldering
The pieces are soldered to add different components and give them a final touch of craftsmanship.
Gold Plating
Each piece is carefully bathed in 24k gold using Cano’s traditional techniques, resulting in a matte golden finish that faithfully captures the rich hue of the original artifact.
Soldering
The final pieces are washed and dried in preparation for the final assembly and packaging stage before being shipped to retail stores.
