Custom Brass Metalwork
“Unique Custom Brass Creations”
Custom Brass Metalwork for Sydney
Twisted Metalcraft specialises in the fabrication, manufacture and repair of brass products.
We have the highest standards in metal finishing and are fully committed to meeting the specific fabrication and design requirements of your custom metalwork project.
Twisted Metalcraft is a one stop shop when it comes to the measure, design, fabrication and installation of bespoke brass finishes.
Our clients include residential property owners, architects, designers, shopfitters and architectural joiners.
Whether you are working to fine details or short timelines, Twisted Metalcraft can offer custom in house metal applications and metal finishes that other fabricators could only dream of. Not only will you get the best possible product – it will be made and finished under the one roof.
Which Materials can be Aged?
Nearly any metal can have a patina finish or be aged. Most commonly used are brass, copper, mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, bronze and sterling silver.
Precious Metal Coatings
Some products cannot be made from the precious metals we desire. This could be because of simple material properties and limitations or because the time and labour needed to create the product would far exceed what anyone would be willing to pay.
Twisted Metalcraft have created a product from real metal that can be coated onto almost any substrate, metallic and non-metallic alike.
The range of items we can coat includes timber, plastic, concrete and much more that could not previously be plated in metal using traditional electroplating methods.
We can fabricate bespoke metal coatings from aluminium, brass, bronze, white gold, copper, iron, pewter, nickel, zinc or stainless steel. By using these real metals we can provide aging and patinas to these surfaces, or they can be left to naturally age as they would normally.
How Metal Ages
Due to the way metal ages, if the metal is polished from anywhere from a satin finish through to a mirror polish it will age in proportion to the polish on the surface.
The higher the polish, the less prone a metal will be to aging / corrosion. To achieve a dark antique finish, the metal is not simply coated with a product – this will not appear natural.
The ancient processes we use at Twisted Metalcraft causes the material to react to the chemicals in a careful and controlled way. In doing this we accelerate the natural process that would occur if left in the right environment.
If you have a finish that needs to be matched, send us a sample or a quality image and our specialists will create a matching process.
Metal finishing and patinas are generally not uniform in colour as metals naturally age over time, reacting in a way that causes transitions between shades and colour.
The outcome of a naturally aged finish depends on factors like temperature, humidity, PH level, pollutants and other chemical reactions.
When a uniform colour is required, Twisted Metalcraft offers paint, anodising and powder coat to complete a standard final finish.
Matching New Metals with Old
If you want your newly fabricated items to match your existing ones, send us a sample or a high quality image and we will match the finish to suit.
Everyone has a name for their finishes and if we are to match another supplier we need as much information as we can get.
From time to time, some suppliers claim to have metal aged finishes but they just tint the surface with paints, whereas our finishes are done using ancient formulas and processes. This provides our customers with the real deal rather than a cheap imitation.
Polished & Antique Brass
Brass is very versatile and is used as a base for a lot of the metal finishes at Twisted Metalcraft.
Polished brass is a very popular choice as it resembles gold and is much more resistant to corrosion and staining while coming in at a fraction of the cost. This material is commonly used in household furniture, in door and window fittings as well as in the car industry.
The longer brass is left in the elements, the duller and darker it will turn over time. Depending on your project, you may want the brass to look anywhere from a year old to 200 years old. This is where we apply our aging and patina techniques to give you the look you are after.
Copper Patina & Aging
Brass is a copper alloy so it comes as no surprise that there are many similarities between the two.
If left untreated, copper will corrode and age, changing colour to brown, green and blue. Just like brass, we can accelerate the aging and patina process to give you one of these colours or maybe even a mixture of a few.
Realistic Metal Finishes for Sydney
At Twisted Metalcraft, we have a thorough understanding of the true chemical nature of metals and the processes that naturally occur when they are exposed to different environments over time. This knowledge, combined with years of bespoke metal finishing experience means that your metal finish will be unique and will look completely realistic.
Metal finishes can be done in a matter of hours or days, depending on the finish you require.
Metal Finishing Options
Brass
Mill Finish
Brushed / Satin
Mirror Polished
Bronzed – (Light, Medium or Dark)
Blackened
Antique Brushed / Satin
Custom Patina / Coloration Finishes
Copper
Mill Finish
Brushed / Satin
Mirror Polished
Aged – (Light, Medium or Dark)
Blackened
Antique Brushed / Satin
Green Aged
Custom Patina / Coloration Finishes
Stainless steel
2b
#4 (Brushed / Satin)
Mirror Polished
Aged
Custom Patina / Coloration Finished
Mild Steel
Mill Finish
Painted
Powder coated
Blackened
Rusted
Aged
Custom Patina / Coloration Finished
Aluminium
Mill Finish
Brushed / Satin
Painted
Powder Coated
Anodised
Aged
Custom Patina / Coloration Finished
Samples can be sent to us for matching services, we can then fabricate and provide a finished product in-house.
For more information on our Metal Finishes see our Architectural & Bespoke Metal Finishes Page.
Sydney Wide Delivery or Installation can be arranged
Get in touch for a quote today – Call (02) 4789 2122
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