When purchasing from a seller who offers hand-painted Italian charms, you are in for a treat. Hand-painted charms are created through a multi-step process that results in beautiful, vibrant designs that are individually crafted. These special, carefully crafted items are one-of-a-kind. Each hand-painted charm passes through several stages to ensure that its quality is top-notch and uniqueness is maintained. The following process is followed by Pugster, a leading Italian charm seller and manufacturer, for the production of their hand-painted charms.

Creating the Image

The charms may begin as an idea from a manufacturer’s in-house artist, inspired by current trends or seasonal interests. Sometimes a design is developed directly from a customer’s suggestion or special request. Once an idea has been conceived, the design takes shape as a digital image. This computer generated image is then transferred into a physical mold.

Creating the Charm

The next step in the making of a hand-painted charm is the creation of the actual charm link. A gold plated charm face is soldered to a stainless steel backing. Soldering allows for maximum durability and quality, ensuring the long life of this small work of art. Be sure to seek out sellers of Italian charms that offer soldered, rather than glued merchandise. Soldered charms not only last longer but are visibly of a superior quality.

The Hand-Painting Process

Hand-painted charms are created by following the mold of a chosen design, using a computerized matching system for true and vivid color exactness. Specifically, Italian charms painted with enamel paints boast richness. Another advantage in the use of enamel paints is their wide color spectrum. There are shades to match every color imaginable.

A needle-sized painting tool is used in the hand-painting process. This fine tipped instrument allows for intricate detail and more complex designs on the face of the charm. This is accomplished without compromising the quality of the hand-painted look. Once the charm has been painted, it is topped with an epoxy coating. The epoxy adds sheen as well as serving as a protective coating for the hand-painted Italian charm.