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Hand-texturized • Multiple photoengraving layers + Steel Patina •BRONZE [available in other materials different hues]
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Hand-texturized • Multiple photoengraving layers + Steel Patina •BRONZE [available in other materials different hues]
ORIGINE: Brown Textured Patina
 M AT E R I A L S
BRONZE

MATERIALS BEHAVIOR
BRONZ E
- The darker the patina the less the patina color w ill change over
time.
- Specially w hen ex posed to w eather; Light Patinas w ill require
strict maintenance on pieces that are ex posed to the touch or
w eather. (Eg. Sw eat of hands ‘ attacks’ the material)
- Interior Use
- Dark patinas in pieces w ith moist and temperature controlled
environments are low maintenance.
- Ex terior Use
- Patinas ex posed to humid environments or moist w ill change
over time and natural bronz e patinas w ill appear if no
maintenance is performed

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NAT U R E - I N S P I R E D T E X T U R E S
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T E X T U R E S . C O L O R S . PAT I N A S

▪ About Textures: All textures and patterns are handmade by our team of artists led by
Sculptor Louis Beltran. This makes every piece unique revealing the beauty of the human
touch in truly one-of-a-kind pieces, colors and textures variations occur.

▪ About Patinas: The nature of metals is to age over time. All artistic patinas are living
finishes, they are hand-applied combining art, craftsmanship, and science. The rate of
change over time in the patinas depends on several variables such as weather, exposure
to rain, sun, and other environmental conditions.

▪ About Maintenance: To preserve a finish close to the original patina, maintenance is

essential. If hand-applied patinas are not well maintained, eventually the organic nature
of the material will run its course and take over the process.

▪ About Finishes: Each material creates different colors, tones and hues, these may vary as
they are applied in different surfaces, material gauges, weather conditions at the time of
application

▪ About Hues: Darker patinas help hide inherent defects in the metal substrate, contrary to
light ones that expose material natural defects

S U R FA C E S
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WRO UG H T I RON
Ferrous Metal alloy of Iron (Fe) +
Carbon. Pure Iron is by mass the
most common element on earth.
Also known as steel or iron and
has a dark gray appearance.
‣ Main Property: structural ,
malleable and tensile strength.
‣ Belt: Forge, Repoussage,
BRON Z E
Non-Ferrous metal alloy of Cooper
+ Tin + Other Metals. Brass is
another alloy, instead of Tin, Zinc. It
has a gold/yellow appearance.
‣Main Property: Ductile,
Superficial oxidation protects
material of corrosion
‣Belt: Forge, Repoussage,
Casting Machine
STA I N L E S S ST E E L
Ferrous Metal alloy of Iron (Fe) +
Carbon with a minimum of 10.5%
of Chromium. Also known as inox
steel or inox.
‣ Main Property: Corrosion
Resistance and Structural
‣Belt: Forge, Casting Machine
ALU M IN U M
Non-Ferrous Metal. Alloy of
Aluminum with other agents
(copper, zinc, magnesium,
manganese, or silicon). It has a
light gray/silver appearance.
‣ Main Property: malleability,
lightness and corrosion resistance.
‣Belt: Forge, Repoussage, Casting
BRONZE
BRONZE & BRASS

Copper alloy with addition of zinc, tin, aluminum, phosphorus + other Metals.

Bronze is a metal alloy, known since prehistoric times, in fact, is called bronze to any alloy
where copper.
Brass or architectural bronze is an alloy introduced to the bulding industry in the aerly XX
century and comonly used for extrusions in today's market there are several alloys for diferent
aplications but the 2 with the widest variety of profiles and gauges are still the ones in bornze &
Brass
BRONZE & BRASS

Technical Sheets / Properties

- Density 8,9 gr/cm3

- Melting Point 830 – 2016ºC

- Elongation < 65%

- Elasticity 80 - 115 GPa

- Tensile Strength 300 – 900 Mpa

- Thermal conductivity 20 – 200ºC

- Brinell Hardness 70 – 200

BRONZE & BRASS

Technical Sheets / Classification

Phosphor - Bronze
Aluminum - Bronze
Silicon - Bronze
Nickel - Copper
BRONZE & BRASS

Technical Sheets / Classification

- Bronze pipe
- Bronze sheet
(20 - 70 mm semi hard-soft)
- Accesories
Adapter, elbows, unions, nuts
- Welding
Rod 1/16 - 1/4
BRONZE & BRASS

Forging & Casting

Bronze products and its alloys meet very good conditions for the production of parts
by the process of stamping in heats at a temperature of 200º to 300ºC.
BRONZE & BRASS

Technical Sheets / Properties / Aesthetics

Appreciated for the beauty, aesthetic properties ssoft surface deepth &
multiple shades of the patinas and resistance to the atmospheric agents
BRONZE & BRASS

· Design and production of light

fixtures (outdoor lighting system).

· Design and production:

all types of Architectural and
decorative elements for interior
and exterior use
BRONZE & BRASS

Silicon bronze, called red silicon bronze, contains copper, silicon and zinc.
It usually contains up to 6% silicon.It is a high-strength alloy, with an easy
pouring ability, high corrosion resistance, and appealing surface finish. It is
most commonly used for pump and valve parts.

Phosphor bronze, also known as tin bronze, contains copper, up to 11%

tin, and up to 0.35% phosphorus. has good wear resistance and stiffness.
This alloy is known for being tough and durable,It is commonly used to
make anti-corrosive equipment, electrical components, washers, springs,
bellows, and musical instruments.

Aluminum bronze contains copper, around 6 to 12% aluminum, and

sometimes other additions such as iron, nickel, manganese, and silicon. It is
a high strength, corrosion-resistant, and tarnish-resistant alloy. Because of
its corrosion-resistance, particularly to seawater, common applications are
marine hardware, and pumps that carry corrosive fluids. It is als.
BRONZE & BRASS

Manganese bronze is made of up to 3% manganese, copper, zinc,

aluminum, and iron. It is shock-resistant and deforms instead of
breaking. It is highly resistant to saltwater corrosion and is therefore often
used in boat propellers. Manganese bronze is also used for valve and
pump parts, gears, nuts, and bolts.

Bearing bronze has a lead content of about 6 to 8%. The higher lead
content gives it a low-friction property, As its name suggests, bearing
bronze is most often used to make bearings and bushings.

Copper-nickel bronze, also known as Marine Bronze contains a larger

amount of nickel, from 2 to 30%. Like the other types of bronze alloys, it
is durable and corrosive-resistant, especially against saltwater. It is used
for electronic components, marine equipment, ship hulls, very restricted
in profiles and gauges or sheet metal
BRONZE & BRASS

Bismuth bronze has 1 to 6% bismuth. It is very corrosion-resistant and

more malleable and thermally conductive. It polishes well, and so is
sometimes used in light reflectors and mirrors. The most common
industrial application is bearings. however, it has been used as
kitchenware.
BRONZE & BRASS Processes

Heating the material to make Are processes that require

FORGING it softer and be able to shape MACHINE special tools, to shange the
it to one needs hancrafting shape
· Lathing
· Milling
· Rolling
· Cutting
This process is similar to the
REPOUSSE forging process, its main diffe-
rence lies in the shape of the
basic material used, since it is
composed of "light" materials,
usually sheet.
BRONZE & BRASS Processes

Generalities

is a handcrafted process using ancien techniquesin house bringing the

FOUNDRY metals to the melting point and poured in ceramique , sand or lost wax
mouldings

This hand process is generally applied as a finish, this to give a rustic look
HAMMERED to the material.

This hand process is performed in sheets of "low" gauges, between 1 and 1.2
“RECHAZADO” mm; It is generally used to give a concave or convex shape to the sheet.

This process of ribeting welding or machanical assembly applies to bronze

STRUCTURAL when particular strenght is required to resist to mechanical stresses, torsion,
compression, tension, among others.
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BRONZE & BRASS INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
Regular procedure:
• All elements should be kept clean free of deposits of dirt or dust.
• Avoid during regular use touching the metal with hand or fingers this will minimize the
oxidation process or building of spots in the surfaces

• Avoid scratching with sharp elements or metals of any kind

Scratches in polished bronze are very difficult to erase and may require a professional
repair or a long time consuming restoration

Cleaning should be performed regularily with a dry clean soft cloth and the
SOLARINE, VIP Polish
• For high traffic areas we recommend daily cleaning
• For low traffic areas we recommend cleaning every 3-5 days.
Shine restoration: one can find in the market several products to shine/polish bronze
or cooper
follow instructions of the product selected see attached products recomended
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BRONZE & BRASS INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

B–PATINA FINISHES
• Patina is an accelerated chemical and physical procedure performed to
simulate the natural aging process of the metal; using several acid mixtures
and extreme heat to obtain different colors or textures.

• The antiqued bronze exposed to a controlled interior climate or under air-

conditioned is a very low maintenace material

• Care and maintenance for exterior exposure depends on the condition of the
particular location and may have to be adjusted shorten the time between
processes based on experience.

• In order to keep selected colors at the end of the patina process it is

imperative to seal the surfaces with wax or clear coats of paint, in most cases
wax is the recommended seal that allows better maintenanceand & repairs.
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BRONZE & BRASS INTERIOR
INTERIOR EXPOSURE
The forged BRONZE exposed to a controlled interior spaces or under air conditioned is a very low
maintenace material
The following is the procedure to maintain elements in forged or casted bronze exposed to interior spaces.
Regular procedures
1. All elements should be kept clean free of deposits of dirt or dust.
2. Avoid touching the metal with hand or fingers this may accelerate the oxidation process
3. Avoid scratching with sharp elements or metals of any kind.
4. Scratches on antique bronze are very difficult remove and may require a professional repair or the total
refinish of the product.
5. Avoid cleaning or wiping with acids soaps or liquids or any kind
6. To restore the luster or shine surfaces wipe with soft humid cloth using only natural wax or oil when
required in small quantities wiping with a avoid excess that may hold deposits of dirt or dust.
7. Wax protection last within 3 to 6 monthsr the reapplication or maintenance may have to be
adjusted depending on the particular conditions of location or direct contact with users.
8. The changing of the appearance of the color shine will direct the timing between maintenances
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BRONZE & BRASS EXTERIOR

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE
Bronze is not a maintenance free material; The following is the procedure to maintain elements
in extruded, forged or casted bronze exposed to weather.
Regular procedures
1. All elements should be kept clean free of deposits of water, dirt or dust.
2. Avoid touching the metal with hand or fingers this may accelerate the oxidation process
3. Avoid scratching with sharp elements or metals of any kind.
4. Scratches on antique or patina bronze are very difficult remove and may require a
professional repair for partial or total refinish of the product.
5. Avoid cleaning or wiping with acids soaps or liquids or any kind
6. To restore the luster or shine surfaces wipe with soft humid cloth using only natural wax or oil
when required in small quantities wiping with a avoid excess that may hold deposits of dirt or
dust.
7. In order to keep patina colors & tones all surfaces come sealed with wax or clear coats of paint,
in most cases wax is the recommended seal that allows maintenance and repairs.
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BRONZE & BRASS EXTERIOR
8. Wax protection last within 2 weeks to 3 months when exposed to weather; the reapplication
or maintenance may have to be adjusted shorten the time between processes based on
experience and salted enviroments 9. If the sealer maintenance is not followed regularly the
aging-oxidation process will continue adding extra layers of new tones of natural patina colors
changing or tarnishing naturally over time
10. If the product was protected with lacquer by BELT follow steps 1 to 5 color or shine may
change after years of exposure to weather and re-painting with lacquer may be required
depending on the particular location of the pieces
11. Natural wax may be applied in interstices areas where small spots or traces of rust may
show depending on the color of the colored patina wax or oil may be applied
12. Exterme weather conditions or salty & humid enviroments, are very demanding to keep
the color & shin of natural patinas, it is highly recomended to schedule a very strict protocol,
cleanning and wxaing or oiling protection, in extreme cases with pieces that are not on everyday
contact with hands using WD40 on a damp cloth is highly recomended.
12. Sea fronts exposed to "Salt blasting", we highly recomend to leave the bronze wiht no
maintenaceand the metal will get the natural patinas or select the darkert colors to reduce the
spacing betweenmaintenaces, protection with lacquers shall be avoided in these expossures
 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BRONZE & BRASS INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Allow the wax to dry thoroughly. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.
Buff with a soft cloth or shoe brush to desired shine.
If your piece is outdoors, a second coat of wax may be necessary.
Apply
Wax Recomended
Trewax Clear Paste Wax
Johnson’s Clear Paste Wax
Renaissance Wax
BRONZE & BRASS
BRONZE & BRASS

DESCRIPTION
• Bronze Forge pieces will show minor traces of the forging process; less noticeable
than iron and more than aluminum.
• Smooth finishes in forged pieces require extra labour.
• Smooth finishes (Smooth, Brushed and Polish) are finishes are labour intensive.
USES & MATERIAL BEHAVIORS
• Bronze is recommended for interior and exterior (not all finishes to be used in exterior)
• Patinas some are suitable to be used in exterior
• Chrome or Nickel Plated on bronze may be used in exterior.
• Natural bronze, such as polish bronze that are exposed to the touch or manipulation
require daily maintenance in exteriors and at least twice a week in interiors.
• When in used in exteriors and exposed to extreme humidity, acid rain or ocean front
properties, clear coating is not recommended nor light patinas..
EXTERIOR CLADDING

Dark patinas cladded on

entry door exterior & interior
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Art Commissioned to Louis Beltran
Combination of three metals and
various techniques
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The Product: Typologies

ART PIECES
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