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Hardening Lead with Antimony

Hardening Lead with Antimony

Posted by Toby on 21st Aug 2021

Use: casting bullets, sinkers, lures or many other uses.The best element to use to harden lead is Antimony, Sb.This element will give a hardness of around .9 BHN (Brinell Hardness Number) per one pe … read more
New Goldfields Glass Earrings

New Goldfields Glass Earrings

Posted by Sarah on 3rd Oct 2020

We're pleased to announced - due to popular request - that we have just released our first Goldfields Glass Earrings - to match our existing, ever-popular Goldfields Glass Pendants.Personally hand-mad … read more
The many interesting uses of Zinc

The many interesting uses of Zinc

Posted by Toby (Billing Metals) on 31st Aug 2020

How and why zinc is used in household items and manufacturing Zinc is one of the most commonly mined and used metals in the world alongside iron, aluminium and copper. Much like we use z … read more
Our Unique Anglesea Vivianite Hand Made Jewellery

Our Unique Anglesea Vivianite Hand Made Jewellery

Posted by Toby (Billing Metals) on 3rd Aug 2020

Found washed up after a storm on a small beach in Victoria, Anglesea Vivianite is a rare Australian gem. This unique stone produces bespoke pieces of jewellery customised from start to finish. … read more
New Antique Goldfields Glass Jewellery

New Antique Goldfields Glass Jewellery

Posted by Sarah on 16th May 2020

Billing Metals & Manufacturing has recently launched our brand-new range of jewellery, all hand-crafted from antique glass, found in the goldfields of Victoria.These beautiful pieces all compl … read more