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Sometimes, it’s the small pieces that leave the biggest impression. My 1oz hand-poured cast silver button from @pit-bullion is a perfect example. Compact, clean, and packed with character, it was one of the first pieces I grabbed from him when he joined the Steemit community—and it’s still one of my favourites.

Unlike sand casts or wooden form pours, this piece was cast into a purpose-made mould—precision meets hand-poured charm. It has that classic button shape: smooth, domed, and tactile, like it was made to be rolled between your fingers. There’s a purity to it, both in the .999 silver content and in the craftsmanship.

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I remember buying this along with a handful of smaller silver items from @pit-bullion during his early days on the platform. He hit the ground running with his pours—clean lines, sharp stamps, and a passion for the craft that really came through in every piece.

Sadly, he’s on a bit of a break at the moment. With energy prices climbing and silver holding strong, the economics of pouring just aren’t what they used to be. It’s a shame, because makers like him bring so much to the community—not just with their silver, but with their presence and passion.

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Still, I’m holding out hope that he fires up the furnace again soon. When he does, I’ll be ready. Until then, this little silver button is a reminder of where it all started—and why poured silver will always have a place in my stack.

Here’s to the pourers, the pioneers, and the pieces that remind us why we started stacking in the first place.