Hammered Copper #1 While we offer several variations of hammered copper, this particular finish is ideal for kitchen countertops, kitchen hoods, bar-tops, back-splashes, bathroom counters, cabinet doors and other surfaces that may be exposed to moisture. This multi-step process produces naturally occurring color variations that will hide a multitude of sins, so to speak. It’s easy to clean and maintain, dents aren’t easily visible and stains and watermarks generally blend right in or, if desired, can be gently buffed out with a piece of 0000 steel wool. Click Here For More Examples.
Hammered Copper #2 The initial processes involved in making hammered copper #1 are used for this finish, and as with the previous finish; the color variations will vary from piece to piece and even within the same sheet of copper. Reds, greens, browns and blacks will ‘pop-out’ during the processing and it’s always exciting for us to see what each piece will do. With Hammered Copper #1, the surface is gently rubbed to bring up some raw copper coloring, usually at the upper surface of the hammer marks, but with this finish, the surface is sanded with an extremely fine sand-paper and a very light touch to expose more of the natural copper. Click Here For More Samples.
Hammered Copper #3 With this version of hammered copper, the coloration is achieved through the application of a patina. It can be used sparingly to create a slight darkening of the copper or alternatively, it can be applied heavily to create a finish that is a very dark brown. By rubbing the finish I am able to expose some of the natural copper beneath which creates a warm and charming look. In this example, the majority of the hammering was done on the top surface and so; running your hands over its surface, you would feel slight indentations where the hammer struck. Click Here For More Samples.
Hammered Copper #4 This hammered copper finish is literally the flip side of Hammered Copper #3. Where with the previous finish you would feel indentations, with this one, you would feel slightly raised areas. As with all of the hammered finishes, while the surface has texture and depth it will not interfere with its use. Click Here For More Samples.
Pebbled Copper This finish is quite dramatic. In the right environment the light will catch the raised areas of the surface and that, coupled with the almost black patina creates a nice contrast. The patina is applied evenly over the copper and when it’s dry, a vigorous rubbing brings out the natural finish of the copper at the peaks. The pebbled finish is not uniform. The peaks will be of varying sizes and heights with random spacing in between. This finish, as are all of the copper and zinc finishes we offer are made by hand and so, our clientele is able to express their desire as to how they would like their particular piece to look. Click Here For More Samples.
Pebbled Zinc The process of making the pebbled zinc finish is very similar to that of the pebbled copper and creates much the same effect, though naturally, the raised areas of the pebbled zinc surface will be the characteristic zinc/pewter color one would expect from this material. The patina used on the zinc is different than what we use on copper and is, in fact black.
Flagged Copper While somewhat similar to the pebbled copper in that it creates a raised surface on one side and an indented surface on the other, flagged copper is a much more subtle finish. The peaks and valleys are shallow and very small much as would be made by the nib of a ball point pen.
Antiqued Zinc While a brown patina is used for the copper finishes a blackening patina is used for the zinc. It gives the zinc the appearance of being antique and, as with the copper patinas, the amount of rub-through is dependent upon the taste of the client. The patinating and rubbing process will create many shades of grey which gives the material depth and character. Click Here For More Samples.
Punched Zinc The pattern possibilities with this finish are almost endless. Usually a simple design or rendering is used especially when the panels are to be used for multiple door fronts, sometimes less is more and getting too intricate can end up being too busy. This makes a wonderful material for door panels or to accent a fireplace surround or kitchen hood. As ever, the patination can be customized to suit your taste.
Wrinkled Copper Making the wrinkled copper is quite a work-out! A multi-step process, I have to say that wrinkling the sheet copper is a task worthy of a kick boxer! It’s fun, and if I’ve had a particularly harrowing day, I must say, it can be quite therapeutic! As with many of our products, the finish on the wrinkled copper is achieved through patination. Whether applied lightly or heavily the patina will be darker in the valleys of the copper and can be rubbed off as much as the client desires to expose the natural copper beneath. Click Here For More Samples.
Linear Patterns Naturally there are any number of designs we could integrate into these panels. We’re showing a relatively simple pattern here but we are open to any ideas you may have. Again, a patina is applied to the piece and rubbed to whatever darkness and degree of natural copper visibility is desired. This finish is ideal for cabinet doors, doors or cabinet fronting. Click Here For More Samples.
Diner Quilting A variation on the linear pattern, this finish is reminiscent of the classic 50’s diner. The first picture shows the copper with a 1” diagonal quilting pattern. The picture frame uses a ?” quilt. While ?” is the smallest practical breaking area for this application, the breaks can be as wide as desired. Click Here For More Samples.
Flip Flop the Diner This finish is the flip side of the diner quilting pattern. Where the diner quilt pattern features an almost ‘pillowy’ surface, with the break lines being inverted, the flip flop quilted pattern has each break line raised with the interior of the pattern being lower. Rubbing increases the dimensional aspect of the copper and accentuates the grid pattern. Flamed Copper The flamed copper is unique in that almost any design is possible. I made a piece for a client in Vail, Colorado who wanted a window sill to approximate the view from her kitchen window. As this process enables me to control, to a large degree, the colors and shapes which can be ‘pulled’ from the copper sheet, it was very successful and enhanced her home beautifully. In the examples shown you will see that it is possible to create an image as subtle or as vivid as you can imagine. Greens, blues, reds, golds, yellows, all are possible and combine to create a truly unique accent for the home. Click Here For More Samples.
Woven Copper and Woven Zinc These examples show a variety of weaves, and strip widths, and also a variety of patina applications, from rubbed through to natural with dark accents to rubbed slightly for the darker appearance of very old copper or zinc. The pictures of past copper work show cabinet door panels and ski-locker door panels, as you can see, they are also beautiful with no patina at all. The kitchen hood shown has an accenting strip of woven zinc that sets off the copper beautifully. Generally the narrowest strips I use are ?” wide and 1” seems to be the preferred maximum on my past projects, but there is really no limit as to how wide they could be. Click Here For More Samples.
Depending upon the application I usually frame the panels with copper for easy installation.
