Mike and I were invited inside a shop to watch a demonstration on how these hand-crafted masterpieces are created. The items in the shop were looking very expensive until we saw how much effort is required. No machinery, just artistic hands, a lot of heat and a few simple tools.
After the copper is red-hot, the craftsmen manipulate the medal with tools. This man is heaving the sludge hammer over his head and slamming it back down to form round decorative marks for eye appeal. Creating gorgeous household items requires a lot of grunt labor and heat! As if Mexico isn't hot enough, this room is filling with heat and smoke. We tipped these men and were off to purchase a few items after gaining a new respect for what goes into them.
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