Silver dreidels are made using a number of techniques including casting, filligree, sheet metal, hammering, engraving, punching, beating, cutting, assembly, soldering and welding. Here are a few example created with a variety of techniques.
Silver Filigree Dreidel
This silver filigree dreidel is made in Israel by Ben Zion. Filigree is a metalsmithing technique where twisted threads, usually of gold and silver, are soldered together to form an object. This dreidel is made of "925" sterling silver, an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Apparently 99.9% pure silver is generally too soft for producing large functional objects, but sterling silver alloyed with copper has more strength while preserving the ductility of the silver and the high precious metal content. Width: 1 In., Height: 3 In. Weight: 0.03 Kg. Price: $129.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from IvoryandArt.com.
Children's Dreidel
A boy and girl hold hands on the top of this dreidel which was engraved, latticed, punched, beaten, cut, and soldered by silversmith Oded Davidson. Dimensions H 2in x W 2.25in x D 2.25in. Price: $120.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from ArcherExchange.com.
Sterling Silver Dreidel
This cast silver dreidel is hand-crafted with decorative edging by an Israeli silversmith. Price: $79.95 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Judaica-Mall.com.
Designer Silver Dreidel
An oxidized heavy-weight silver dreidel designed by Seadia Nadav in the shape of a fig and
adorned with amethyst stones. The basic shape is likely fabricated via casting. Measures 2" X 2". Price: $144.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Zion Judaica.
Silver Filigree Dreidel
This silver filigree dreidel is made in Israel by Ben Zion. Filigree is a metalsmithing technique where twisted threads, usually of gold and silver, are soldered together to form an object. This dreidel is made of "925" sterling silver, an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Apparently 99.9% pure silver is generally too soft for producing large functional objects, but sterling silver alloyed with copper has more strength while preserving the ductility of the silver and the high precious metal content. Width: 1 In., Height: 3 In. Weight: 0.03 Kg. Price: $129.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from IvoryandArt.com.
Children's Dreidel
A boy and girl hold hands on the top of this dreidel which was engraved, latticed, punched, beaten, cut, and soldered by silversmith Oded Davidson. Dimensions H 2in x W 2.25in x D 2.25in. Price: $120.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from ArcherExchange.com.
Sterling Silver Dreidel
This cast silver dreidel is hand-crafted with decorative edging by an Israeli silversmith. Price: $79.95 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Judaica-Mall.com.
Designer Silver Dreidel
An oxidized heavy-weight silver dreidel designed by Seadia Nadav in the shape of a fig and
adorned with amethyst stones. The basic shape is likely fabricated via casting. Measures 2" X 2". Price: $144.00 (as of 12/1/08). Available from Zion Judaica.
; "Turkmenistan Dreidel")
; "Candy Dreidels")
; "Paper Cut Dreidel")
; "Pomegranite Dreidel")
; "Hasmonean Dreidel")
; "Cactus Dreidel")
; "Colorful Wood Dreidel")
; "Sterling Silver Dreidel")
; "Wood Dreidel")
; "Antique Wooden Dreidel")
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