Erickson Silver Q&A

Erickson Silver

What's so special about hand wrought silver?

Silver is a soft metal and the only thing that will harden it so it will not bend, but will be strong enough to withstand use, is tempering. Tempering is a process of hammering and heating and hammering... again and again. All hand wrought Erickson Silver is made by hammering, tempering the metal to hardness and strength no kind of manufactured silver can achieve.

This also means that hand wrought silver is much more durable. It can be used everyday throughout your lifetime and generations to come without any appreciable evidence of deterioration. You just can't wear it out!

What makes Erickson Silver so different than "store-bought"?

To begin with, the process of crafting hand-wrought silver is completely different than manufactured silver. No dies or machinery are used. Each piece is individually forged by hand using multiple specialty hammers. No two pieces are exactly alike, although a good craftsman is almost uncanny in his precision. (These minute differences are practically imperceptible to anyone but the trained eye.) And these tiny variations are what makes hand wrought silver so personal, unique and valuable.
Click here to see the 10-Step Process of crafting an Erickson Silver spoon.

How long does it take for you to make what I order?

Unfortunately, there's no exact answer. It depend upon the complexity of your order and how busy we are. We always recommend planning ahead and allowing at least several weeks. Tell us what you need and we'll provide a dependable estimate of the time it will take.

Can I see an example of what I want to order to help me decide?

Yes. We have samples on-hand that you can see, touch and feel. You'll be impressed by the solid and substantial feel of our hand wrought flatware and balance of our jewelry.

Please call us at (978) 632-0702, or come by and visit us at 119 Green St in Gardner, MA Monday through Saturday between 9am and 4pm.

I'd like to learn how to craft handwrought silver. Do you teach and train people?

If you live in within driving distance of North Central MA, I offer evening classes. Inquire at (978) 632-0702.

Outside our area, you might want to contact your local crafts center or Google "silversmith" plus your zip code or region.

Site developed by ComfortZones Communications, Inc.