From the Anvil Metal and Wood Finishes
From the Anvil
Traditional Ironmongery with an Authentic Finish
From The Anvil manufacture high quality hand-forged ironmongery for around the home using traditional techniques. In their Mid-Wales based workshop, From The Anvil create superb pieces of metal work using a team of skilled craftspeople. To ensure a beautiful surface that lasts, From The Anvil products are given specialist finishes, some of which require care and maintenance to ensure they look and perform their best.
Below is what From the Anvil have to say about their finishes and how they should be properly maintained:
From the Anvil Finishes
Beeswax Finish - (For Internal Use Only)
“Our beeswax finish is the most authentic finish for steel. When forging has finished the colours left in the steel range from blue to deep red ochre. To preserve these beautiful colours we recommend periodically maintaining this with our beeswax maintenance wax. This gives a subtle, matt richness to the metal and offers excellent protection when products are fitted internally and properly maintained.”
External Beeswax Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Our external beeswax is unique to From The Anvil and is manufactured from a anti-corrosive beeswax. It has a matt richness and similarly to our standard beeswax the depth of colour ranges from blue to deep red ochre. To preserve these beautiful colours we recommend periodically maintaining this with our beeswax maintenance wax. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard.”
Black Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Our black finish is baked in a high-temperature oven giving it a durable corrosion resistant finish. It is resistant to moisture and can be used in bathrooms and damp conditions. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard. Wiping with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Black Antique Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Our antique black finish is more textured than our standard ‘black finish’ due to the cast manufacturing methods used during production. The finish remains the same and is also baked in a high-temperature oven giving it a durable corrosion resistant finish. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard. Wiping with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Pewter Patina Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Our pewter finish is elegant and beautifully highlights the texture of the steel. The unique and complex process runs deep into the metal resulting in an unmatched contrast of texture and colour. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard. It has excellent anti-corrosive properties but we recommend that this finish is wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time which will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Antique (Wenlock) Pewter Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“The antique pewter finish is a complicated process applied to a solid brass base metal, giving excellent anti-corrosive properties. Wiping with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Bronze Finish (Steel Base Material) - (For Internal or External Use)
“Mild steel coated with a permanent bronze finish which is weatherproof and will maintain it’s rich glossy finish for years to come. This finish is elegant and beautifully highlights the rustic and distinctive qualities of the handforging process. It has excellent anti-corrosive properties but we recommend that this finish is wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time which will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Natural Smooth Finish - (For Internal Use Only)
“A natural cast iron, finished with a clear matt lacquer which is only intended for internal use. This also produces a beautifully smooth look and feel with subtle highlights from the base metal. We recommend that this finish is wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time which will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Natural Textured Finish - (For Internal Use Only)
“A textured cast iron, finished with a clear matt lacquer which is only intended for internal use. If fitted in an enclosed porch/bathroom it will need to be treated with maintenance wax periodically to help protect the iron from any moisture. We recommend that this finish is wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time which will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Iron Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Made from solid iron, exhibiting the natural beauty and texture of the metal. It is cast and finished with a clear powder coating to protect the iron from weather and moisture, this also gives it a rich colour. Wiping with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Polished Brass Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Our polished brass products are made from solid unlacquered brass. Regular polishing with a good quality metal polish is recommended to maintain the original highly polished finish. However, if the intention is to allow the surface to age through oxidization, no attention needs to be given. Over time the brass will acquire a darker and more aged patina. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard.”
Aged Brass Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Our aged brass products are made from solid unlacquered brass which undergoes an accelerated ageing process and is then re-polished, leaving any decorative details dark and larger surface areas more polished. If the intention is to allow the surface to age, no attention needs to be given. Over time the brass will acquire a darker and more aged patina. However polishing with brasso will give the product a natural sheen where required. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard.”
Polished Bronze Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“This finish is manufactured from solid unlacquered bronze containing a minimum of 85% copper. This finish undergoes an accelerated ageing process and is then re-polished, leaving any decorative details dark and larger surface areas more polished. If the intention is to allow the surface to age, no attention needs to be given. Over time the bronze will acquire a darker and more aged patina. However, polishing with brasso will give the product a natural sheen where required. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard.”
Aged Bronze Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“This finish is manufactured from solid unlaquered bronze containing a minimum of 85% copper. Our aged bronze is matt and rich due to the finishing process we use to age the metal, this process initially darkens the material, however this finish will gradually oxidize over time revealing the warm copper undertones. Lightening the finish can be accelerated by hand-polishing with a heavy dry cloth. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard.”
Polished Chrome Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“A highly polished finish which reflects like a mirror. A base metal of solid brass or steel with quality chrome plating applied to it’s surface. We recommend that this finish is wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time which will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard.”
Satin Chrome Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Satin chrome offers a subtle alternative to polished chrome and is a popular choice where a matt appearance is required. A base metal of solid brass or steel with quality chrome plating applied to it’s surface. We recommend that this finish is wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time which will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard.”
Polished Nickel Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“A highly polished finish with a nickel plating applied to solid brass. Our polished nickel is unlacquered and is similar to a polished chrome finish but with much warmer tones. This finish has been salt tested to 480hours, which meets grade 5 British Standard. Wiping with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time will remove harmful deposits and maintain its original condition.”
Ebony Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Ebonised to have a rich, dark hue, a very high density and fine texture which gives a very smooth finish. Polish or wax to maintain the wood and to give overall protection. This finish can be used externally if maintained with anvil maintenance wax & wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time. This will also aid the removal of harmful deposits.”
Rosewood Finish - (For Internal or External Use)
“Rosewood has a richly hued reddish colour with much darker veining. Polish or wax to maintain the wood and to give overall protection. This finish can be used externally if maintained with anvil maintenance wax & wiped with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time. This will also aid the removal of harmful deposits.”
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