It’s interesting to see what comes into the shop from week to week. From there, we get a sense of what people are using for decorations, table settings, for gifts.
Silver has been one of the top materials coming in over the past couple of years. These days we see more brass pieces. Candlesticks, doorknobs, lamps, light switches, home hardware, and more are hitting the workbenches for repair, restoration, and refinishing.
Brass adds rich golden colors to any room. Plus, it’s one of the more malleable materials available, so you can find locks, doorknobs, serving platters, faucets, musical instruments, buckles, and hardware made out of this metal.