"In a world of mass production, handmade is the true luxury..." Metalware pieces from Beatriz Ball are made one at a time in Mexico using the ancient art of sandcasting - i.e. puring a premium quality alloy of molten aluminum into sand molds, and then going through four levels of polishing. More than 12 different sets of hand are involved in the creation of each piece. The result of this intensely, entirely handmade process is a piece with a depth of character, warmth, and personality that only a handmade, sandcasted piece can. Check out this video to learn more about how Beatriz Ball preserves the ancient art of sandcasting!