Decorative & Architectural Metals
Polished brass, anodizable aluminum, mirror stainless. Metals selected for appearance, finish quality, and long-term visual consistency.
Recommended Alloys
Three metals across three metal families — each chosen for its visual properties and finish quality.
Brass 260
Engraving, signage & hardware
Cartridge brass (70/30 copper-zinc) with a rich gold color that deepens with age. The standard for engraving plates, nameplates, decorative hardware, and architectural accents. Excellent machinability and polishes to a mirror finish.
6063-T52 Aluminum
Anodizable extrusions & storefronts
The premier aluminum alloy for anodizing — produces the smoothest, most uniform oxide layer. Standard for storefront framing, curtain walls, window systems, and any architectural application requiring a consistent color finish.
304 Stainless Steel
Railings, fixtures & cladding
Available in 2B (mill), #4 brushed, and mirror polished finishes. The standard for architectural railings, elevator panels, column covers, and decorative cladding. Corrosion resistant, easy to clean, and maintains its finish for decades.
New to decorative metalwork?
Start with Brass 260 for signage, plaques, and hardware — easy to machine, polish, and engrave. Use 6063 aluminum where anodized color consistency matters, and 304 stainless for high-traffic architectural elements.
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