When looking for a metal that is highly tarnish resistant, that can be polished to a lustrous yellow gold finish and is extremely durable, it is hard to beat 342 bronze. This high tech alloy precisely duplicates the smallest details in a design.
“As a designer I love working with it because it is not only easy to cast, it is also very easy to patina and polish. Putting a patina on a piece of silver, brass or bronze is the classical technique of dipping the metal into an acid that causes the metal to oxidize (blacken), and then polishing off the oxidation on the higher areas, leaving a black finish in the detailed, recessed areas. This gives the piece of jewelry or silver flatware a beautiful contrast between light and dark while really bringing out the details.”
– David Bull
A good example of this technique can be seen in our Egg and Dart Pen. 342 Bronze is durable, beautiful and versatile, perfect for my products, and yours!