This Atlas Beetle bottle opener is the perfect addition to your bar cart, strong enough for any bottle that comes in contact with its pincers, and a curiously handsome display piece when in repose! A perfect present for anyone from beer lovers to bug enthusiasts, the solid brass bar tool is crafted entirely by hand in Bali using an intricate wax casting process that has a rich history.
Product Specifications:
- 4.5" x 1.8" x 1"
- 127 g
- Solid Brass
- Handmade in Indonesia
This is special because...
This brass beauty was created using the Cire Perdue casting method, a process that consists of making a wax model, coating it with clay to form a mold, heating until the wax melts and runs out of small holes left in the mold, and then finally pouring molten brass metal into the the cavity. Once the brass cools and solidifies, the clay is removed revealing a design ready to be cleaned and polished. Each piece must be made with care for detail in this relatively long process, which can take up to a few weeks, especially during monsoon season, when curing times are hampered by extreme humidity.
