ANTIQUE COPPER

ANTIQUE COPPER

Copper is used extensively in all aspects of manufacture of nonferrous (metal with no iron content) products. In its pure state, it is a warm pinkish red color, easily worked, but subject to tarnish by simple exposure to air. Copper is usually the first layer in plating and then other metals being plated over it.  Antiquing is essentially the process of artificially inducing the natural process of the tarnishing of metals. Depending on the plate type, parts are either darkened with chemical solutions or with specially formulated metal marking inks. Both approaches are carefully monitored to achieve a consistent appearance that creates polished highlights and dark, contrasting recessed areas.

 

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