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Bell Master in Demirci, Manisa

Mahmut masters with his son Mustafa is engaged in the manufacture of bells in Demirci.

Copper sheet is drawn on the patterns the size of a matchbox and is interrupted by inches in the bell production.

After, being strengthened as part of 4-6, as being brought on the stove to fry.

Egg-shaped central section is pounded down and cut with scissors and is nested with hammer.

Loosening clamp down and one bell in this slot is removed.

The difference of Mustafa and Mahmud masters' manufactures from the other craftsman they hit the beat when manufacturing bells, these bells are easier to be soldered from the other bells.

Bells are made in 4-5 different varieties. To become a master of the bell is required 2-3 years of apprenticeship circuit

If love this job, you can make, Mahmut master said. He says "Rattles, Tok, Lok Lok, clinking which I've seen what sound from my masters, I do them"

At least two people being beaten the smallest bell. While a master of heating on the stove, the other beating out. If they make a big bell is required at least three skilled labor.

 

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