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Production Methods |
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Cast Brass |
Sand casting produces authentically formed high quality brass
handles. These castings are made by pouring molten brass into a sand
mold. Once set the cooled brass is un-molded, cleaned. |
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Thin-Cast |
Brass is produced in a sand mold, as described above, with the
exception of being slightly thinner and more refined. |
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Die Cast |
Die cast brass is made by injecting molten brass into metal
molds. The cooled brass is then un-molded and cleaned. Note: other
metals can be die cast. Many reproduction handles are die cast of
these metals which are not as durable or attractive as brass. |
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Stamped and/or Pressed |
Sheet brass is stamped between dies into desired shapes. Thick
or thin sheets of brass can be used. The shape of the brass changes
during production however the thickness of the brass remains fairly
constant. However there are varying qualities of stamping - good
stampings have a sharp crisp appearance. Items produced by this
process will often have a slicker surface than cast items. |
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Finishes |
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Polished & Lacquered |
Brass is shined to a bright, lustrous finish. A clear lacquer is
then applied to keep the brass shiny without any additional
polishing. |
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Polished |
Brass is shined brightly. No lacquer is applied - shine will
dull over time. |
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Natural |
Brass is cleaned after it is produced - no finishing technique
is applied. The semi-bright brass will easily buff to a highly
polished finish or if left unpolished will darken over time. |
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Antique |
Brass is darkened to simulate an old or antique finish. |
