Dore Equipment

Special tools and equipment for working with dore and bullion beads.

Dore Pliers: used for removing dore and bullion beads from the cupel.  Since dore beads are small, the jaws of the plier are small and have bent tips.

Assay Bead Button Brush: used for removing magnesia and bone ash residue.  Be sure and have the dore bead held firmly in the dore pliers before brushing.

Dore Anvil: hardened anvils for pounding dore and bullion beads flat.  Flattened beads prevent rolling, make the beads easier to handle, and increase the surface area for acid parting.

Dore Hammer: special small hammer with hardened face.  Accurately flatten dore and bullion beads.