Hammer Textured Metals
Most textures can be added to Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, or white Bronze.
Choosing the right texture and finish for your design is very important.
Samples are available and are made to order for $125.00 each
Minimum order: Sheet or plate- $1,200.00 Flat Bar- $500.00
Small Dimple Texture Maximum Size 36"x42"
Our most popular hammered finish. Using a custom designed and fabricated pneumatic hammer, we give the metal its own unique texture. This is a wonderful enhancement to an already attractive material. Pictures show Brass/Bronze Texture Raw and with Hand Scotch-Brite finishing. Please note that Scotch-Brite will not eliminate all blemishes from the hammering and flattening process.
Tycho Texture Maximum Size 24” x 36”
Named after an impact crater on the lunar surface this texture reveals more details the closer you look. The depressions give a very distinct contrast from the raised pattern created in the material and darken from the heating process. Shown here in a Scotch-Brite finish in copper and brass. Please note that Scotch-Brite will not eliminate all blemishes from the hammering and flattening process.
Callisto Texture Maximum Size 24” x 36”
A rough and rugged texture, Callisto evokes thoughts of arid mountainous landscapes. Many different levels of texture gives the metal more dimension and creates a wonderful pattern. Examples shown are copper, steel, and brass and were given a Scotch-Brite finish. Please note that Scotch-Brite will not eliminate all blemishes from the hammering and flattening process.
Screened Texture Maximum Size 24” x 36”
Combining many levels of texture, the screened pattern is a mixture of straight and curved lines and shapes. Varying the pressure of the hammer creates the look that some of the mesh patterns are further away than others. This pattern is best suited for soft metals and benefits from a Scotch-Brite finish as shown here in aluminum, brass, and copper. Note that Scotch-Brite will not eliminate all blemishes from the hammering and flattening process.
Small Heavy Forged Texture Maximum Size 24”x36”
A bit like looking at the surface of a meteor the Small Heavy Forged texture creates a beautiful three dimensional surface. Shown in copper, the deep rounded heat darkened depressions with a Scotch-Brite finish really makes it stand out. Please note that Scotch-Brite will not eliminate all blemishes from the hammering and flattening process.
Large Heavy Forged Texture Maximum Size 24”x36”
This particular pattern does well with 1/4” thick metal and makes for a very tactile surface with its very large smooth depressions.
Textures for Flat Bar
Typically, bar stock comes in 36” or 72” lengths and is available in up to 6” in width.
Tree Bark Texture on Flat Bar
As the name suggests, this texture closely resembles the bark of a tree and imparts a organic quality to the metal. This engaging texture has a wide range of possible uses from artwork to custom railings.
Ram's Horn and Corrugated Textures on Flat Bar
Ram’s Horn and Corrugated textures are also known as “fullered”. It can be done with smaller, close spaced lines up to larger wide spaced lines to achieve the pattern you are looking for.
These textures are available for flat bar up to 2” wide with our current tooling. Custom tooling is available for flat bar up to 6” wide.
Urban Grate Texture on Flat Bar
This texture starts out just like the corrugated pattern but then gets repeated perpendicular to create this engaging look. Shown here in steel, brass, and copper. All with a Scotch-Brite finish. Please note that Scotch-Brite will not eliminate all blemishes from the hammering and flattening process.