It's possible to restore tarnished brass to like-new condition, but you have to keep a couple of things in mind. For starters, you'll want to be careful not to use coarse abrasives or harsh chemicals ...

Items are considered brass or silver-plated when a thin layer of the metal is applied to a core material—usually of a lesser value—to protect or upgrade an item. "Plating is often used to enhance the ...

Thanks to its durability and rich color, brass—an alloy of copper and zinc—has been used for centuries to make everything from kitchenware and hardware, to household objects and decor. But brass also ...

Brass typically comes in two different forms: lacquered and unlacquered. While the brass itself is no different, lacquered ...

Brass is commonly found in cookware, jewellery, taps, brass instruments, doorknobs, and home accessories. Tarnished brass can make your home look old, dirty and dingy. How long it takes brass to look ...

There’s something classically charming about brass. It brings warmth and a vintage vibe to any space. Years ago, I felt honored to inherit one of my grandmother’s old brass doorknobs. It was tarnished ...

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Brass is back. With the appetite for nickel and chrome at its saturation point, brass is returning to the forefront of the design world. People are rediscovering how beautiful it is. I have amassed a ...

What was once considered, well, brassy, is now something to covet and keep. From small moments to large statements, today’s brass is tasteful and elegant — with gorgeous patina to spare. Brass is back ...

Brass brings a warm, burnished glow to household items, ranging from switch plates and door knockers to bathroom fixtures, furniture, and even kitchen utensils. A strong and corrosion-resistant metal, ...

Made from a combination of zinc and copper, brass is an ancient and popular metal found in cookware, jewelry, musical instruments (brass band, anyone?), and home decorative objects. If your house is ...