Bronze hardware is an elegant, versatile, and organic choice that will add a touch of luxury to any space. Bronze is naturally beautiful, durable, and antimicrobial. Bronze hardware complements contemporary designs and creates a sense of hospitality and rich comfort.
Hand-Applied Bronze-Alloy Finishes
Each piece of bronze hardware receives a hand-applied bronze-alloy finish. These patinas are methodically crafted from two bronze-alloys, silicon bronze and white bronze, to create twelve remarkable combinations. The silicon bronze alloy combines copper, silicon, and zinc, creating a warm hue with copper undertones. In contrast, the white bronze alloy is composed of copper, manganese, nickel, and zinc, which provides a cooler tone with notes of pewter and a silver undertone.
What Makes Bronze Hardware Distinctive From Other Finishes
Bronze hardware is unlike any other finish available. Bronze is an organic and distinctive material widely appreciated for its organic, ever-changing attributes. As bronze hardware ages, it naturally develops an incomparable patina. This feature adds warmth and comfort to contemporary spaces. Bronze hardware effortlessly softens modern designs by adding a natural, organic component.
How the Hand-Applied Patia Changes Over Time
The hand-applied patina on each piece of bronze hardware is a living finish designed to change over time. Each piece is carefully crafted to age gracefully, increasing its effortless beauty each year. After our craftsmen cast bronze hardware using traditional techniques, expert artisans enhance the natural bronze patina with an element bath.
The bronze’s color, sheen, and texture will undergo a unique reaction as each piece is exposed to a unique touch and climate. Environmental factors and weather will also impact the natural patina of bronze hardware. When bronze hardware is incorporated into coastal environments with more salt and seawater, you can expect patinas to develop more quickly and develop a finish unique to the surroundings.
Bronze Hardware Craftsmanship
Pieces from Rocky Mountain Hardware are custom-crafted and individually cast using traditional methods. Craftsmen heat bronze ingots to 2,200°F before hand-pouring them into molds and allowing them to cool. For the most intricate designs, our craftsmen use a time-consuming method of lost-wax casting which requires tremendous talent, resulting in sculptural works of art.
The timeless elegance of our hardware comes courtesy of our artisans, and each piece is handmade in the United States. More than thirty talented individuals contribute to each finished item. We meticulously assess each piece to ensure it meets our standards and functions precisely as designed.
Care and Cleaning of Bronze Hardware
To maintain the natural beauty and finish of bronze hardware, clean using mild soap, water, and a non-abrasive cloth. A deoxidizing cleaner and clear paste wax can be used on our light, brushed, or high polished finishes.
The appearance of bronze hardware will change over time, and to keep it looking its best, we recommend that you avoid harsh cleaners and chemicals as they can disrupt that natural patina of the hardware. Carefully wash away toothpaste, nail polish remover, drain cleaners, or any other harsh substance from bronze finished surfaces. Prolonged exposure can cause damage to these beautiful finishes.
With minimal care, your bronze hardware will continue to develop an elegant patina that will bring each space a striking yet organic look and feel.
Bronze Rocky Mountain Hardware Products
Bronze hardware is available for a variety of spaces and can be used to complement the design of its surroundings. Bronze hardware is sought after for use in kitchens, baths, bedrooms, and all the spaces in between. It’s a well-loved choice for cabinet hardware, including knobs, pulls, hinges, latches, roses, and appliance pulls. When used for door hardware, bronze hardware adds the touch and feel of luxury to door handles, knobs, locks, and accessories. Consider bronze hardware for window lifts, locks, cranks, fasteners, and adjusters to create a sense of continuity throughout a space. Explore bronze hardware for handrail brackets, address letters, and plaques to elevate and add a handcrafted finish to a home.
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