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The art form of crafting molten bronze to fit the image in an artisan's
mind begins with solid art-grade bronze ingots. At temperatures of up to
2200 degrees Fahrenheit, 300 pounds of molten bronze is hand poured from
the crucible to the mold, creating the raw castings which are then given
to the experienced hands of highly skilled craftsmen for detailed,
perfect finishing of every surface. From there, the bronze enters into a
partnership with nature, responding with ageless grace to the forces of
time, touch, and climate to deepen the patina, mellowing it in a way
only nature can, as evidenced by the beauty of ancient bronze statues. Trained in individual hand-crafting processes revered since ancient times, Rocky Mountain Hardware's artisans utilize sophisticated modern technology to produce precisely engineered hardware guaranteed to function perfectly, every time, throughout time. A perfect balance of hand, mind, and spirit. Old-world artisan sensibilities pushing technology's limits. Rocky Mountain Hardware uses only the highest quality bronze to achieve its unique designs. Silicon and white bronze are both alloys. Silicon bronze contains copper, silicon, and zinc creating a coppery-gold color. White bronze is composed of copper, manganese, nickel, and zinc producing a silver color. Rocky Mountain Hardware products let the deep beauty of bronze speak for itself. The hand-applied patinas enhance the hues of bronze creating an aged appearance. VIEW ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEBSITE |
