BRASS, COPPER & METALLIC FINISHES
BELOW ARE PHOTOS OF VARIOUS BRASS AND COPPER SAMPLES. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THESE ARE ONLY A GUIDE TO THE FINISH. EACH FINISH IS INDIVIDUALLY ACHIEVED USING DIFFERENT METHODS FOR ALL THE VARIOUS SHAPES AND TYPES OF MATERIAL, WHICH THEN GIVE VARYING RESULTS TO THE FINISH.
![BRUSHED BRASS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_a01a6677bc0d4a6d9b6c3f1e506a554a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_146,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_a01a6677bc0d4a6d9b6c3f1e506a554a~mv2.jpg)
Carefully brushed evenly then clear lacquered to maintain the finish. Some custom items can be difficult to brush evenly.
![BRUSHED COPPER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_7d2b63b9832247b89f6f8fbd155de977~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_146,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_7d2b63b9832247b89f6f8fbd155de977~mv2.jpg)
Carefully brushed evenly then clear lacquered to maintain the finish. Some custom items can be difficult to brush evenly.
![SCOURER-ED BRASS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_83089ebfb1004d82b584b82173f1be4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_148,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_83089ebfb1004d82b584b82173f1be4e~mv2.jpg)
The brass is scourer-ed to give it an even finish without too much shine. It can be lacquered for protection or left to patina and darken over time.
![SCOURER-ED COPPER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_c03568e05f81426ba2f81d8da11e9463~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_149,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_c03568e05f81426ba2f81d8da11e9463~mv2.jpg)
The copper is scourer-ed to achieve an even finish without too much shine. It can be lacquered for protection or left to patina and darken.
![ANTIQUED BRASS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_09a39ee9f6e9407e85b419e3369316ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_146,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_09a39ee9f6e9407e85b419e3369316ce~mv2.jpg)
The brass is dipped in an antiquing fluid and then gently brushed to slightly bring out the brass color. Bigger items can be difficult to antique evenly.
![ANTIQUED COPPER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_1424850c3caa44cd85d0ec3a21df33fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_146,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_1424850c3caa44cd85d0ec3a21df33fc~mv2.jpg)
The copper is dipped in an antiquing fluid and then gently brushed to slightly bring out the copper color. Bigger items can be difficult to antique evenly.
![NATURAL BRASS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_d3f1e8cb2d88468390c5bb38ea3bb883~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_148,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_d3f1e8cb2d88468390c5bb38ea3bb883~mv2.jpg)
This is the brass unfinished, which will vary greatly on it's age and how it has been manufactured. It will continue to darken as it patina's over time.
![NATURAL COPPER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_725b1c2b5ce349928ab2a8e75d8c3fac~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_145,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_725b1c2b5ce349928ab2a8e75d8c3fac~mv2.jpg)
This is the copper unfinished, which will vary greatly on it's age and how it has been manufactured. It will continue to darken as it patina's over time.
![HEAT COLOURED BRASS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_b0a134c3688d4fa09f1ac19f907ba215~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_143,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_b0a134c3688d4fa09f1ac19f907ba215~mv2.jpg)
Natural brass is slightly heated to bring out some of the natural colors. This finish will vary depending on the amount of patina already showing on the brass.
![HEAT COLOURED COPPER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_49060e4e3d36488cbb37b0cb14373f7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_149,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_49060e4e3d36488cbb37b0cb14373f7d~mv2.jpg)
Natural copper is slightly heated to bring out some of the natural colors. This finish will vary depending on the amount of patina already showing on the copper.
![WEATHERED BRASS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_95b8e64a6c8948a9a806a7fdc7026958~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_146,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_95b8e64a6c8948a9a806a7fdc7026958~mv2.jpg)
Using a special mixture the weathered look is accelerated. The brass will continue to darken further over time.
![WEATHERED COPPER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_2ea013a8e1e34597975515fc2688a206~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_143,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_2ea013a8e1e34597975515fc2688a206~mv2.jpg)
Using a special mixture the weathered look is accelerated. The copper will continue to darken further over time.
![AGED BRASS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_793fad03190c4055854ed2dd54972bae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_143,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_793fad03190c4055854ed2dd54972bae~mv2.jpg)
The brass is heated and quickly dipped in antiqued to create a darker aged look with some colors coming through. This finish will vary depending on the manufacturing.
![AGED COPPER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_5f4838bac54d41bd9e48457b73f5a07f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_146,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_5f4838bac54d41bd9e48457b73f5a07f~mv2.jpg)
The copper is heated and quickly dipped in antiqued to create an aged look with some colors coming through. This finish will vary depending on the manufacturing.
![PORTERS GOLD](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_20509e1a8ef8434faed6c72cbe979710~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_146,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_20509e1a8ef8434faed6c72cbe979710~mv2.jpg)
A hand painted finish that can be done over any material creating an impressive individual look.
![BRUSHED ALUMINIUM](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78fab8_5a3ff85b8e59400f93aa591a499314ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/78fab8_5a3ff85b8e59400f93aa591a499314ef~mv2.jpg)
Carefully brushed evenly then clear lacquered to maintain the finish. Some custom items can be difficult to brush evenly.