I have a request to make a larger ladle (6-7cm in diameter) with drain holes and a shorter handle about 12.5 cm long). The ladle is to be used for straining off the spices that are used to make a mug of chai. The above photo shows the outcome from the work bench.
Following are some process photos - starting with a couple of silver plated brass disks cut from silver plated coasters. The positioning of the drain holes were carefully marked before punching the holes with a largish hand operated punching tool. I considered several options for the handles but finally settled on strips of salvaged 2mm thick brass. The brass was quite brittle and needed to be annealed well to enable me to bend the hook at the end of the handle.
The person who requested the chai strainer also wanted an olive strainer ladle. The photo below shows the three culinary functional items - though the person requesting the chai strainer will be given the choice between the 6cm and 7 cm strainer.
I had all but run out of pewter ingots so I did a bit of cutting and melting - so I now have a good stash for making hearts and stars.
A satisfactory couple of periods in the workshop.
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