How to cast a bell

Special Advent photo essay.

Bell workshops across Russia can be counted on the fingers of one hand, and we are fortunate to live near one of them. In the Sverdlovsk region in the city of Kamensk-Uralsky is a small factory where produce bells for the whole country, in particular, the temples of the Chelyabinsk region feature the works of local artists. No need to be an expert to understand how this delicate craft. Bell - a musical instrument that has to sound properly.

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Work a few people, creating a form of special clay



As you can see, everything is done by hand, as well as hundreds of years ago



At this time, it is preparing a special impression - icons



Many blanks



External decoration bells almost ready



Medium shot



Bell-masters work without gloves.



Meanwhile molded shape



The temperature near the bell so as in a foundry. Actually, this is the hot shop



At the same time creates a bell-language



They work with a special press



Creating a language correct form and "hardening" - the art of no less than the work of a "body" bell



When the bell cooled, they, of course, be carefully polished to shine.



In order not to inhale the dust, chips and fumes, the guys work in respirators



A small test before the exam.



And here it is - a real examiner. All the bells are cast with the blessing of the lord (the ruling bishop)



There are bells in less play them chime



I have all a Merry Christmas!



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