Gifts
Visit SUSSED and discover a great range of ethically made and fairtrade gifts for all ages - always different and often unique! Ranges change all the time, so be sure to check out what we currently offer.
We have a wide range of locally handcrafted gifts and handmade, fairly traded; unique items from around the world.
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How the Namaste aluminium recycled bowls and gifts are made:
In line with our respect for the environment, recycling aluminium saves up to 90% carbon emissions compared to the production of new from bauxite. The eco friendly practice of re-using waste materials which would have gone to landfill is about being efficient with resources already in circulation,
Creating new aluminium goods by hand casting and hand painting is a highly skilled process involving several stages.
A mould is placed on a wooden block
Aring of metal is placed around it to contain the sand Fine sand Is loaded and firmly patted down
A flat metal lid is placed on top
The operator gently flips the lid and the metal ring is split in two; one convex and one concave impression
Chalk dust is sprinkled to stop the sand sticking
The recycled aluminium blocks are melted down to a liquid
The halves of the sand mouid are put back together and the molten aluminium is poured in
The mould is split to reveal the new re-formed cast which Is then polished to a smooth finish
Colour is applied and allowed to dry Clear enamel is applied
The food safe lacquer is given a final polish to a glossy finish
The entire process takes place under one roof. Namaste has inspected the workshops and is pleased to report work areas are clean, well ventilated and equipped first aid stations are in place.