10th Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Welcome to our Collection of 10th Anniversary Gifts.
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As Tin Artisans, we knew we wanted to create a beautifully handcrafted range of Traditional 10th Anniversary Gifts.
As Tin is the traditional 10th Wedding Anniversary Gift, our Tin Gifts are perfect for the occasion!
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Every item we produce is handmade by us in our small workshop. No mass production here, just individually handcrafted Tin Gifts, expertly made with experience, skill and a love of what we do. Scroll down to see some video shorts and learn more about how we make our items!
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If you're looking for inspiration, why not read our comprehensive 10th Anniversary Gift Guide
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Celebrate 10 Years with the Gift of Tin
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Traditional Tin Casting
It all starts right here… The melting pot is heated to around 270 degrees to enable the metal to melt. A vulcanised rubber mould is then placed inside the machine, which is then switched on, and set to spin between 400-700 RPM, depending on the size of the mould and castings. The melted metal is then ladled into the moulds via a small opening in the centre of the machine lid. The casting machine then spins rapidly for around 45 seconds before it comes to a halt. Then after a few moments, using a (gloved!) hand, the mould can be removed from the machine and opened. Inside are the solid castings, ready for the next stage of the journey
Polishing
We use a number of polishing methods, depending on the size and use of the item in question. An intial fettle to clean up any edges will take place using a belt linisher. Next, a scotchbrite wheel with a course abrasive compound removes any lingering casting residue and results in a uniform surface with a satin finish. Finally, to obtain a stunningly high shine, we use a polishing compound with an open stitch swansdown mop. Once the last machine polish has taken place, every piece receives a hand polish using a blue silver cloth to remove any polishing compound and to check for faults or imperfections.