Ultimately the color or natural patina should reflect the character of the piece of furniture or cabinet it is being used on.īrass is a long standing option for drawer pulls and knobs. Changing most finishes is not complicated and relatively easy to accomplish. It can be left to age naturally, polished to a high shine, lacquered to maintain a certain color, darkened to look old or plated, by a manufacturer, with a different metal to provide a totally different look. The appearance of brass varies depending upon the finish. Brass extrusions are often used to make hinges.

Extruded brass is made with a machining process where hot brass is pressed through dies into custom shades.

Forging presses hot brass between die, producing a very uniform appearance.

This mas produced hardware did-not have the detail or quality that earlier hardware had. Press-casting brass and stamping thin brass into embossed patterns were popular. Inexpensive manufacturing techniques were used.

The industrial revolution coincided with the Victorian era bringing about the mass production of hardware.

This manufacturing method became popular in the early 1800’s where it was used to make Hepplewhite drawer pulls and Sheraton knobs.

Stamped brass is created and shaped by pressing sheet brass with dies.Chippendale handles, a favorite during the 18 th century, were often made using this technique. Cast brass is made by pouring molten brass in a mold.There are various techniques used in the production of brass hardware. The difference comes in the production method. Solid Brass means the item is brass all the way through.

And last but not least, brass is recyclable. The malleability of this material enables it to be formed into many shapes with precise patterned designs. It is strong and does not break like many other metals used in the production of drawer pulls. It is naturally resistant to corrosion as brass does-not contain iron. If unlacquered, the large copper content offers a natural ability to destroy a wide variety of harmful microbes. It is strong, durable, resistant to corrosion, recyclable and is antimicrobial in nature.Ī metal alloy, brass is made up of approximately 60% copper, 37% zinc, and 3% other trace metals. Qualityīrass has excellent physical characteristics. It provides unmatched quality in it’s durability, appearance and functionality. It has stood the test of time, being used for drawer pulls, handles and cabinet knobs for centuries. it's part of our artistic process, each piece is unique.Why drawer pulls made of brass are far superior to those made of other materialsīrass hardware is a timeless choice for furniture and cabinetry. We consider the oxydation process due to climate and use to be a natural aging process of the patina, therefore we do not guarantee the patina finishes of the product. Touch, climate and exposure to the elements will continue to change the color, luster and texture of brass and give it a unique “patina” over time. Unlacquered product = Living finish that develops as the product ages. It is an ancient process which darkens the brass by oxidizing it, so it looks like Black finish. We get the Satin nickel by using electrolysis technique.Ĭarbon Black finish is produced with a dipping process. Satin Nickel is the type of plating or finish that is done on brass. It is an ancient process which darkens the brass by oxidizing it, so it looks like Brownish Bronze. Touch, climate and exposure to the elements will continue to change the color, luster and texture of brass and give it a unique “patina” over time.īronze finish is produced with a dipping process. Natural Brass is a living finish that develops as the products age. For this reason it is perfect to be used in the kitchen or bathroom, our solid brass creations do not rust, no coating, living finish only.

The composition of our brass is: copper 60.5% + zinc 38.5% + magnesium 0.1% + Nickel 0.09Ĭopper has a proved natural antibacterial property. Our Brass Alloy is 100% recycled. We recycle the brass connectors of gaz cylinder to melt our ingots. It's part of our artistic process, each piece is unique. It is suitable for humid environments such as bathrooms and kitchens.Touch, climate and exposure to the elements will continue to change the color, luster and texture of brass and give it a unique “patina” over time. We use brass for its longevity, resistance and inherent antimicrobial and self-decontaminating properties.

Solid brass pulls