Dore and Bullion Bead Equipment |
Special tools and equipment for working with dore and bullion beads |
Dore Pliers: used for removing dore and bullion beads from the cupel. Since dore beads are small, the jaws of the plier are small and have bent tips. |
Assay Bead Button Brush: used for removing magnesia and bone ash residue. Be sure and have the dore bead held firmly in the dore pliers before brushing. |
Dore Anvil: hardened anvils for pounding dore and bullion beads flat. Flattened beads prevent rolling, make the beads easier to handle, and increase the surface area for acid parting. |
Dore Hammer: special small hammer with hardened face. Accurately flatten dore and bullion beads. |