Gilding Metal Sheet Uk

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Gilding metal sheet uk.

90 10 gilding metal is a brass alloy that is an amalgamation of roughly 90 copper and 10 zinc hence its name. Cw501l cz101 is an alpha brass consisting of approximately 90 copper and 10 zinc. The following list is a list of our standard sizes of guilding metal sheet. The links are the last time i went hunting for gilding metal aka cz101 cuzn10 cw501l etc i found a place in theale near reading who would sell me some in 8 x4 sheets.

Also known as gilding metal the cw501l cz101 is primarily offered as a sheet grade due to its excellent cold working properties. The sheet is widely used for craft metalworking by hammer working. Sold in sheets measuring 15 x 15cm. Gilding metal sheet is ideal for using to make your own unique jewellery designs or for larger metalsmithing projects.

Shop the range of gilding leaves and flakes suitable for use on a variety of surfaces including wood plaster glass metal and cardboard. Non ferrous and ferrous metal supplier in birmingham. I ordered a sheet of 0 9 x 300 x 300mm gilding metal from a j reeves some months ago the cost was around 16. If you do not see the size you require please contact us as we do not have all of our stock listed here.

Weights are theoretical only. Click here to download the pdf. British army dress regulations define gilding metal as 8 parts copper to 1 of zinc 11 zinc. Add an ornate touch to any craft project with metallic gilding.

Gilding metal is used for various purposes including the jackets of bullets driving bands on some artillery shells as well as enameled badges and other jewellery. Nickel silver gilding metal sheet. This was a little more than i needed at the time. Let your creativity shine transforming everyday objects into gilded works of art.

Cut sheets and discs to your size can be supplied pricing can be calculated by extrapolation 20 alternatively please contact us for a quotation. C22000 gilding metal 90 10 c75700 nickel silver 12 nickel material subject to availability. Gilding metal is also a popular choice with beginners and students looking to practice their metalsmithing skills with a cheaper alternative to sterling silver. Gilding metal is predominantly supplied in a sheet form and it showcases excellent cold working and formability properties.

Lead times may apply. Before embarking on more elaborate gilding projects we would recommend that you read an informative book that is dedicated to the art of gilding such as practical gilding which is available to purchase in our gilding books section. If you want more idea of sizes and pricing why not take a look at the education brochure.