A usual question asked is: What makes a poured silver bar different from a cast silver bar?

The process for creating both poured and cast silver bars begins with molten or liquid silver that is poured into a mold. The mold itself mostly determines the variation.

Hand-poured silver bars are made by pouring melted silver from a crucible into a mold that is often made up of just one piece: the bar's face. The metal is cleaned after being allowed to cool and left exposed on the back of the bar. This causes cooling lines or striations to appear on the silver that is in contact with the mold's open face.

Bars made by hand-pouring have personality. They appear and feel really handcrafted. They might show pour lines, ripples, or waffle backs. This is because there is no enclosed mold and the silver in the mold cools quickly.

The thickness or height of a hand-poured silver bar may vary slightly. Almost all of the hand-poured silver bars will be distinct. The silver's surface may include textures, air bubbles, and other small variations as a result of the fabrication process.

Since each hand-poured silver product is made by pouring, each one has distinct qualities. The majority of hand-poured silver has a rather dull polish and soft edges.

Cast silver bars are also poured. These molds, however, won't have an open face like the ones used for open-poured bars. Since these molds are closed, they won't usually have pour lines. Additionally, cast silver has a more uniform appearance.

The mold will have both top and bottom faces. Then, molten silver is injected into the mold through a small opening. After that, heat is applied to the mold, frequently using induction. After cooling down, the silver is finished and taken out of the mold.

Cast silver bars are unique among other silver items because of a few features. Cast silver is finished with a glossy, polished appearance. It has an exceptionally satiny finish. Due to the regulated nature of the casting process, cast silver is always flawless and appears exactly as intended.

Comparing the textures and variances in hand-poured bars to cast bars, the cast bars frequently have a consistent, smooth surface.

Because they are both made of poured silver, hand-poured and cast bars may share a similar appearance. Other varieties of silver bars, like pressed bars or those made by extrusion will have a quite different appearance.

Some stackers and collectors find the hand-poured bar's finish to be aesthetically pleasing, but others might like the way a cast silver bar looks. Which is your favorite?

Can you identify the hand-pour silver and the cast silver from the photo above?

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