 Bronze
Each piece of bronze is individually
handmade. At Studio 4, we take special care in consistently
crafting an "old weathered handmade" look. Bronze is
a non-ferrous metal composed of 95% copper, 4% silica and 1% trace
metals and, thus, will not rust. Our bronze, because it
has a high amount of copper in it, will sometimes have a copper color
to it. As with all natural materials, there will be variation in
color. Bronze lasts for centuries and is both strong and
durable. It is ideal for floors and high traffic areas.
Please take special note that bronze is ever changing and with time
all bronze oxidizes (the rate will depend upon it's
environment). When bronze tarnishes, it takes on a darker
color. If installed in a shower, it can turn a green or blue
color. You can enjoy your bronze ever changing surface or you
can use a mild soap and water along with a scotch brite pad to clean
off "colored tarnish" and reveal the original bronze
surface. To prolong your bronze surface from changing, apply a
paste wax sealer.
 Pewter
As with bronze, our pewter is handmade and specially
crafted for that "old weathered handmade" look. Our pewter is
made of 94% tin, 4% antimony, and 2% copper and is lead free.
Unlike bronze, pewter is much softer and over a long period of time
can show wear in high traffic floor areas. Proper care and use are necessary, as pewter can
scratch. Pewter maintenance is simple, use mild soap and water
and a scotch-brite pad to clean. Keep harsh cleaners away.
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