{"id":129,"date":"2019-05-23T07:50:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T05:50:35","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-10-29T15:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T14:06:34","slug":"production-of-genuine-cowbells","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/en\/production-of-genuine-cowbells\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundry &#038; Craftsmanship"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"av_textblock_section av-ktu6p72n-6ae92163857dabb28a27a75990123db4 \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"><div class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"><p><\/p>\n<div id=\"sb-foundry\" class=\"sf-page\">\n<section class=\"sf-hero\">\n<div class=\"sf-hero-copy\">\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">Foundry &amp; craftsmanship \u00b7 B\u00e4rau<\/p>\n<h1>From fire and bronze.<br \/>\nCast with experience.<\/h1>\n<p>At our foundry in B\u00e4rau, Berger bronze bells are cast in sand moulds. Here we show you how they are made \u2013 from preparing the mould to the finished bell.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-actions\"><a class=\"sf-primary\" href=\"#sf-film\">Our foundry on film \u2193<\/a><a class=\"sf-secondary\" href=\"#sf-herstellung\">How a bell is made \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-hero-image\"><picture class=\"sf-original-photo\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-original-480.avif 480w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-original-768.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-original-1030.avif 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-original-1536.avif 1536w\" type=\"image\/avif\" sizes=\"(max-width:1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-image-60193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle.jpg\" alt=\"Glowing bronze in the melting furnace with the casting ladle immersed\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle-1030x688.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-schmelzofen-bronze-gusskelle-705x471.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"sf-facts\">\n<p>Tradition since 1730<\/p>\n<p>Our own bronze foundry in the Emmental<\/p>\n<p>Every sand mould is used only once<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"sf-film\" class=\"sf-section sf-film-intro\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">A look inside our foundry<\/p>\n<h2>Craftsmanship you can<br \/>\nsee and hear.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our company film shows bell casting in B\u00e4rau: fire, moulding sand, molten bronze and work done by hand.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"youtube\" class=\"sf-youtube-embed\" style=\"position: relative; width: calc(100% - clamp(48px,10vw,128px)); max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"youtube-content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"PGlmcmFtZSBzdHlsZT0icG9zaXRpb246IGFic29sdXRlOyBpbnNldDogMDsgZGlzcGxheTogYmxvY2s7IHdpZHRoOiAxMDAlOyBoZWlnaHQ6IDEwMCU7IGJvcmRlcjogMDsiIHRpdGxlPSJDcmFmdHNtYW5zaGlwIGluIGFjdGlvbiDigJMgdHJhZGl0aW9uIHNpbmNlIDE3MzAiIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS1ub2Nvb2tpZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvRjdWRmhvZHZTRkk\/ZmVhdHVyZT1vZW1iZWQiIHdpZHRoPSIxNTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijg0NCIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPSJhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4iPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-c brlbs-cmpnt-cb-youtube\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-thumbnail\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/borlabs-cookie\/1\/yt_F7VFhodvSFI_hqdefault.jpg')\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-main\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-play-button\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-content\">\n<p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">You are currently viewing a placeholder content from <strong>YouTube<\/strong>. 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Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">More Information<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Unblock content<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: inherit\">Accept required service and unblock content<\/a> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style id=\"swissbells-craft-video-contrast\">#top.page-id-129 .sf-youtube-embed a.brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn{background:#b40000!important;color:#fff!important}#top.page-id-129 .sf-youtube-embed a.brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn:hover,#top.page-id-129 .sf-youtube-embed a.brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn:focus-visible{background:#8f0000!important;color:#fff!important}<\/style>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-page\">\n<p class=\"sf-video-note\">Our company film \u201cCraftsmanship in action \u2013 tradition since 1730\u201d. Please enable YouTube content to play it.<\/p>\n<section id=\"sf-herstellung\" class=\"sf-section\">\n<div class=\"sf-section-head\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">From moulding sand to casting<\/p>\n<h2>A new mould<br \/>\nfor every bell.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>A bronze bell cannot simply be lifted out of its mould. After casting, the sand mould is broken open. Work starts afresh for the next bell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"sf-story-step\">\n<div class=\"sf-stage-heading\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-number\">01 \/ THE MATERIALS<\/p>\n<h3>Bronze and moulding sand<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>It starts with the bronze alloy and carefully prepared moulding sand. Both must be suitable for the casting. The sand holds the shape and determines the surface of the finished bell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-photo-grid sf-photo-single\">\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten.jpg\" aria-label=\"Preparing moulding sand for bronze casting at the Berger bell foundry \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:989px) calc(100vw - 48px), min(90vw, 900px)\" alt=\"Preparing moulding sand for bronze casting at the Berger bell foundry\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten-1030x688.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-formsand-glockenguss-vorbereiten-705x471.jpg 705w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The moulding sand is prepared for the next mould.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"sf-story-step\">\n<div class=\"sf-stage-heading\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-number\">02 \/ MOULDING<\/p>\n<h3>Outer mould and core<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>A bell pattern is used to make the outer mould and the inner core. Sand is added and compacted by hand. Pouring and venting channels are formed, and the pattern is then carefully removed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-photo-grid\">\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten.jpg\" aria-label=\"Bell pattern, moulding sand and steel flask used to make the casting mould \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten.jpg\" alt=\"Bell pattern, moulding sand and steel flask used to make the casting mould\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-formsand-stahlkasten-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The bell pattern, moulding sand and steel flask are the starting point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen.jpg\" aria-label=\"Making the outer sand mould for a bronze bell \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen.jpg\" alt=\"Making the outer sand mould for a bronze bell\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aussenform-herstellen-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sand is packed around the pattern to create the outer mould.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen.jpg\" aria-label=\"Making the sand core for the inside of a bronze bell \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen.jpg\" alt=\"Making the sand core for the inside of a bronze bell\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandkern-herstellen-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The core defines the inside of the finished bell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen.jpg\" aria-label=\"Forming the pouring channels in a bronze bell\u2019s sand mould \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen.jpg\" alt=\"Forming the pouring channels in a bronze bell\u2019s sand mould\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandform-giesskanaele-anlegen-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Pouring and venting channels are formed by hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen.jpg\" aria-label=\"Opening the sand mould and removing the bell pattern \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen.jpg\" alt=\"Opening the sand mould and removing the bell pattern\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-glockenmodell-aus-sandform-entfernen-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The mould is opened and the bell pattern removed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"sf-story-step\">\n<div class=\"sf-stage-heading\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-number\">03 \/ PREPARATION<\/p>\n<h3>Closing the mould<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>After resting and drying, the mould sections are joined and secured, ready for casting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-photo-grid\">\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen.jpg\" aria-label=\"Sand moulds for bronze bells resting and drying \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen.jpg\" alt=\"Sand moulds for bronze bells resting and drying\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-sandformen-ruhen-und-trocknen-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The prepared moulds need time to rest and dry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen.jpg\" aria-label=\"Joining the two mould sections for bronze casting \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) calc(100vw - 48px), min(46vw, 560px)\" alt=\"Joining the two mould sections for bronze casting\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen-1030x688.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-gussform-formteile-zusammenfuegen-705x471.jpg 705w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The two mould sections are joined and secured.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss.jpg\" aria-label=\"Prepared sand moulds lined up for casting \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss.jpg\" alt=\"Prepared sand moulds lined up for casting\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-giessstrasse-sandformen-bronzeguss-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The moulds are lined up, ready for casting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sf-section sf-sand sf-casting\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">The moment of casting<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cGl\u00fcck auf!\u201d<br \/>\nThe casting begins.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Casting begins with the traditional foundry greeting. Molten bronze flows through the pouring channels into the sand mould, filling the space previously occupied by the bell pattern. The video shows casting at close range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-youtube-embed\" style=\"position: relative; width: calc(100% - clamp(48px,10vw,128px)); max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"youtube-content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"PGlmcmFtZSBzdHlsZT0icG9zaXRpb246IGFic29sdXRlOyBpbnNldDogMDsgZGlzcGxheTogYmxvY2s7IHdpZHRoOiAxMDAlOyBoZWlnaHQ6IDEwMCU7IGJvcmRlcjogMDsiIHRpdGxlPSJDYXN0aW5nIGEgYmVsbCIgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLW5vY29va2llLmNvbS9lbWJlZC9aTDQ0QVZ5aC1HRT9mZWF0dXJlPW9lbWJlZCIgd2lkdGg9IjE1MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iODQ0IiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49ImFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiI+PC9pZnJhbWU+\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-c brlbs-cmpnt-cb-youtube\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-thumbnail\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/borlabs-cookie\/1\/yt_ZL44AVyh-GE_hqdefault.jpg')\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-main\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-play-button\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-content\">\n<p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">You are currently viewing a placeholder content from <strong>YouTube<\/strong>. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">More Information<\/a> <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Unblock content<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: inherit\">Accept required service and unblock content<\/a> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-page\">\n<p class=\"sf-video-note\">A close-up of casting: bronze fills the sand mould.<\/p>\n<section class=\"sf-section\">\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">From raw casting to finished bell<\/p>\n<h2>Casting is just<br \/>\nthe beginning.<\/h2>\n<article class=\"sf-story-step\">\n<div class=\"sf-stage-heading\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-number\">04 \/ COOLING AND REMOVING THE MOULD<\/p>\n<h3>The bell is revealed<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>The moulds are left to cool. The bells are then freed from the sand, the pouring channels are removed and the raw castings are carefully inspected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-photo-grid\">\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien.jpg\" aria-label=\"Freeing a cooled bronze cowbell from its sand mould \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien.jpg\" alt=\"Freeing a cooled bronze cowbell from its sand mould\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-aus-sandform-befreien-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>After cooling, the bell is freed from the sand mould.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss.jpg\" aria-label=\"Raw bronze bells before cleaning and further finishing \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss.jpg\" alt=\"Raw bronze bells before cleaning and further finishing\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocken-rohguss-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The raw bells before cleaning and further finishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"sf-story-step\">\n<div class=\"sf-stage-heading\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-number\">05 \/ THE SURFACE<\/p>\n<h3>Cleaning and finishing by hand<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>After sandblasting, the characteristic shiny bands are turned by hand on the lathe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-photo-grid\">\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen.jpg\" aria-label=\"Sandblasting a bronze cowbell to remove traces of sand \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen.jpg\" alt=\"Sandblasting a bronze cowbell to remove traces of sand\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-sandstrahlen-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sandblasting removes the last traces of moulding sand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank.jpg\" aria-label=\"Turning the shiny bands on a bronze bell at the lathe \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) calc(100vw - 48px), min(46vw, 560px)\" alt=\"Turning the shiny bands on a bronze bell at the lathe\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank-1030x688.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-bronzeglocke-streifen-drehbank-705x471.jpg 705w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The shiny bands are created by hand on the lathe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sf-sandstrahlfilm\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 28px auto 0; scroll-margin-top: 180px;\">\n<h4>Sandblasting \u2013 inside the booth<\/h4>\n<p>This historical original recording shows the view from inside our sandblasting booth.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin: 20px 0 28px;\">\n<div class=\"sb-archive-frame\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"youtube-content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"PGlmcmFtZSBzdHlsZT0icG9zaXRpb246IGFic29sdXRlOyBpbnNldDogMDsgd2lkdGg6IDEwMCU7IGhlaWdodDogMTAwJTsgYm9yZGVyOiAwOyIgdGl0bGU9IlNhbmRibGFzdGluZyDigJMgaW5zaWRlIHRoZSBib290aCIgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLW5vY29va2llLmNvbS9lbWJlZC9JcGF0b1VQYnphOCIgd2lkdGg9IjkwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MDYiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT4=\">\n<div 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To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">More Information<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Unblock content<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: inherit\">Accept required service and unblock content<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><a class=\"noLightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IpatoUPbza8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch sandblasting from inside the booth on YouTube \u2197<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<style>#sf-sandstrahlfilm{min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;}#sf-sandstrahlfilm summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #795734;outline-offset:4px;}#sf-sandstrahlfilm .brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn{background:#795734!important;color:#fff!important;border-color:#795734!important;}#sf-sandstrahlfilm .brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle{color:#fff!important;text-decoration:underline!important;}@media(max-width:600px){#sf-sandstrahlfilm .sb-archive-frame:has(.brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker){aspect-ratio:auto!important;}#sf-sandstrahlfilm .brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-c{height:auto!important;min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:auto!important;}#sf-sandstrahlfilm .brlbs-cmpnt-cb-main{height:auto!important;max-height:none!important;overflow:visible!important;}}<\/style>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"sf-story-step\">\n<div class=\"sf-stage-heading\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-number\">06 \/ THE FIRST SOUND<\/p>\n<h3>Checking the bell and attaching the strap<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Finally, the workmanship and sound are checked and a suitable strap is attached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-photo-grid\">\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle.jpg\" aria-label=\"Final inspection of the workmanship and sound of a Berger cowbell \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle.jpg\" alt=\"Final inspection of the workmanship and sound of a Berger cowbell\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-kuhglocke-endkontrolle-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The workmanship and sound are carefully checked at the end.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sf-photo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden.jpg\" aria-label=\"Attaching a leather strap to a Berger cowbell \u2013 enlarge image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching a leather strap to a Berger cowbell\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/berger-lederriemen-an-kuhglocke-anbinden-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The matching strap is attached to the bell by hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sf-section sf-sand sf-tradition\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">Berger \u00b7 Since 1730<\/p>\n<h2>Reusing moulding sand<br \/>\nand bronze.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>After casting, the moulding sand is reconditioned for reuse. Suitable metal offcuts from our own production are melted down again.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"sf-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/en\/environmental-protection-and-sustainability\/\">More about how we use resources \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sf-section sf-people\">\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">Meet us in B\u00e4rau<\/p>\n<h2>The people behind<br \/>\nBerger bells.<\/h2>\n<p>Our team combines bell-making craftsmanship and tradition. Kerstin Milde and Roger Kern advise you on choosing your bell and a suitable leather strap.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"sf-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/en\/the-product-variety\/#sr-riemen\">Discover leather bell straps \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sf-section sf-contact\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">From craftsmanship to your bell<\/p>\n<h2>Which sound<br \/>\nwill accompany you?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>For your herd, as a gift or for your club: tell us what you are looking for in a bell.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-actions\"><a class=\"sf-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get personal advice \u2197<\/a><a class=\"sf-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbells.com\/en\/the-product-variety\/\">Discover cowbells &amp; steel bells \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"sf-address\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 32px;\" href=\"tel:+41344083838\">+41 34 408 38 38<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 32px;\" href=\"mailto:info@glocken.ch\">info@glocken.ch<\/a><br \/>\nGlockengiesserei Berger GmbH \u00b7 B\u00e4raustrasse 8 \u00b7 CH-3552 B\u00e4rau<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":128,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-129","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Berger Bell Foundry \u2013 Bronze Casting &amp; Craftsmanship | SwissBells<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See how Berger bronze cowbells are made in B\u00e4rau: sand moulding, casting and finishing by hand. 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