A small irregular sheet of brass in bright yellow-gold, its surface faintly mottled where the light catches, one edge curling upward.
  • A close view of two brass pieces overlapping, the surface scratched and dented and the thin gauge of the metal visible along the cut edge.

Brass is a metal alloy made from copper and zinc, with varying ratios that influence its color, hardness, and overall material properties.

Composition

Brass

Handling Notes

  • Hardens quickly when hammered; anneal often for forming and bending

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Torched, Asheville, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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