Stone Manufacturing Process
Manufactured Stone
· People have been building with stone for thousands of years. Normally stone must be found in the ground, quarried or mined out, and then refined into a certain shape. With the advances in technology, however, people can now manufacture stone to fit their specifications. Called cast stone, this product can be mixed to fit any color or hue and to resemble a variety of different types of stone, including limestone, granite, slate and marble. This unusual product is made in a way that's remarkably similar to regular cement, with a few additional steps and additions.
Mixing
· The basic materials that make up cast stone are water, cement, fine crushed stone, coarse crushed stone, color pigments and a variety of chemical admixtures. These components are all mixed together and stirred so that they're well mixed. This slurry is then poured into a mold and left to dry. As it hardens, it takes on the look of natural, carved stone. The color will vary with the pigments put into it, and the type of stone it mimics will change with the types of coarse and fine stone that are added to the mixture.
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Reinforcement
· Since cast stone is a slurry before it dries, this presents several opportunities for enhancing the structural integrity. Like concrete or cement, cast stone may be reinforced with steel bars or with other, similar means when it's poured into a mold. This way the stone can take more weight, but it still maintains the look of the stone that it's trying to imitate. Additionally, the cost of cast stone is usually a lot less, and it can be molded to be exactly what a person wants. Oftentimes it can be molded in a way that natural stone simply couldn't be carved.
Types of Stones Used in Stone Costume Jewelry
A variety of semi precious and inexpensive stones are used by manufacturers for designing stone costume jewelry including:
· Zirconia
· Cats eye
· Crystal
· Pearls
· Rhinestones
· Beryl Stones etc.
Types of Stone Costume Jewelry
A range of stone jewellery pieces are manufactured using stone and include:
A range of stone jewellery pieces are manufactured using stone and include:
· Stone Rings
· Stone Necklace
· Stone Bracelets
· Stone Nose Rings
· Stone Anklets
· Stone Bangles
· Stone Ear Rings
Designs and Finish
Semi precious and synthetic gemstones are popularly used in different color combinations and cuts for creating innovative stone costume jewelry designs. The stones are also used in combination with other materials including wood, metal, shells etc. Quality and cut of the stones used also affects the overall finish and look of the end product.
Market for Stone Costume Jewelry
The market of stone studded costume jewellery is booming with a high demand in the international circuit. The in expensive jewellery is sought after by fashion conscious people. Italy, China and India are one of the major manufacturers of stone based costume jewellery. The countries are supplying an exhaustive range of gemstones studded costume jewellery in metal and other materials. The famous American diamond or Zirconia is extensively used in almost all jewellery pieces. A large number of local players are entering the sector due to high returns.
15 March 2012 at 06:23
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