Brass Casting
Forming Techniques
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It has been used since ancient time in decorative crafts because of its rich color. Typically, the copper content of brass ranges between 60% - 70% in components used in the lighting industry. The higher the copper content the warmer and more gold-like will be the brass.
There are various methods for forming parts from brass and numerous finishes that can be applied to capture the richness of this outstanding alloy.

Crystal FAQ
Brilliance Meter
The Discerning Eye
Pure glass that is devoid of any color is considered crystal. Standard glass has impurities that give it color. For example, when looking at plate glass you’ll see blue or green on the edge.
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