Our copper sinks are created entirely by hand using the same ancient “martillado” (hammered) technique. Copper is smelted over wood fires, sheets of metal are formed, and then artisans patiently heat and hammer the copper sheet repeatedly until a bowl is formed until a work of art is created.
The sink’s surface is then treated to accelerate the aging patina, this process is called "patinado" and it is done under heat giving the surface of the copper sink its characteristic color and durability. Depending on how often the copper piece is heated and cooled, the metal oxidizes and the patina ranges from a deep rich red to a copper brown. However, the finish can be left just as natural. The master artisans work carefully to create a particular shade of red or brown that gives their work a distinctive finish. An artisan works on a finish over a series of days and in some cases weeks.
Each piece is unique…each piece is a functional work of art.