Bronzing the unthinkable

 

“Pillows were originally used mainly by the wealthy, and have been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs. The difficulty of sophisticated dyes and sewing techniques led to the development of

pillows as an art form, with highly decorated pillows becoming prized commodities first in China and Persia and later in Medieval Europe. Traditional Chinese pillows are often hard boxes made

from stone, wood, metal or porcelain instead of stuffed fabric.” (Wikipedia)

I wonder if the artist was inspired by the Chinese? Actually she did an art work themed “Feel the Music”

We at the Bronzing Studio Bronzed the pillow case in a Nickel finish and the artist inserted a sound system so that you can wrap it around your stomach, feel the music and be connected.

Be innovative, bring your items to the Bronzing Studio and we transform your ideas either in copper, nickel or chrome.

 

Chromeplating the unthinkable

Acquire A Touch of Luxury with Chrome.

 

Chrome always impresses with its smooth finish. But look how fantastic it is with its mirrored finish.

Chrome-plate your dash, grill, door handles, mirrors and it will transform your car into a spectacular show piece.

Real electroplating (copper, nickel, chrome) on plastic involves many complicated processes of many steps. Isn’t it reassuring

to learn that we have over 42 years of experience in chroming on plastic and fibreglass? Could you get excited about that?

 

Chrome-plated pasta

If you are like me you like unusual things.

In our showcase we exhibit gold-plated coffee beans, copper-plated fruit, chrome-plated pasta. If you can think it we can bronze it, that’s our logo.

Bronzed Pasta????

Did you know that there are more than 600 pasta shapes world wide? Pasta existed for thousands of years before anybody ever thought of putting tomato sauce on it.

One of our customers came up with the idea of chrome-plating a few of the pasta shapes and to create unusual jewellery.

If you think that this is outrageous, why not visit our showroom at the Bronzing Studio.

 

Chrometech can help you

Yes People At Chrometech Help You Own A Masterpiece.

 

You have probably searched in Google, car forums, looked through car magazines to find an alternative to chrome “look-alike”

We believe that you are aware that it is very difficult but possible to electroplate on plastic and fibreglass.

The basic problem in attempting to electroplate onto plastic is, they are electrically non-conductive. We need to apply a conductive paint because plastic cannot be immersed in a plating solution and coated in the same way that metal can.

We have nearly 45 years experience in electroplating.

If you want some information on “How to” feel free to get in contact with us.

You can read our articles on our website, read our blog on Google:chromingplastic.blogspot.com

 

 

Gold, Nickel and copperplated sea shells

Incredible! Gold, Nickel and copperplated sea shells

Did you know that we Bronze anything?

We electroplate anything from seashells and leaves so that you can make your own jewellery, to

baby shoes to golf balls.

Oh we could gold-plate Joannas Goana, Jucks Duck and Reece’s teeth. Great X-mas gifts don’t

you think?

Let your imagination go wild. I dare you!

What do you think about bronzing Tanyas Pyjamas, Hendricks appendix, Phills Pills….Claires

Hair.

Re-chroming die-casts (2nd part)

Our novel approach to re-chroming die-cast:

 

1. Stripping off the loose (peeling) electroplated surface either by electro chemical reverse current or wet &dry sanding.
2. A light bead blasting to assure that all the cavities are clean.
3. Etch prime (preferably two pack).
4. High (two pack.
5. Rub back the original contours with wet & dry. (Finishing off with # 1200) Should you have the need to re-apply the High fill, you must recoat the rubbed through die-cast surfaces with Etch primer.

 

1 – 5 is the labour of Love. This is the part that you do yourself or find someone that really really cares for you to do. It is not that I am lazy and we will do it if money is no object. The problem is that it is difficult to judge how long the preparation work will take and therefore I can’t quote or if I do quote it is just too expensive.

I then coat the article to be chrome-plated with a thin acrylic resin, make it conductive and subsequently chrome-plate. The acrylic resin will stop the di-electric interchange between the base copper coat and the die-cast.

You are more than welcome to give me a call or e-mail me concerning the above

 

Keeping memories alive in Bronze

Imagine keeping those special moments alive forever in Bronze.

Roses have always represented enduring Love.
As with everything that lives, Roses wither and the memories of the moments fade.
Take a deep breath and relax.
We know how to preserve them.
At the Bronzing Studio we make it possible to preserve the moments of joy or the memories of a loved one in the form of bronzing in either in silver or 24 k gold.

We electroplate fresh or dried Roses and also mount them into a 3D frame, possible with a photo of that special moment.
This can be a very personalized gift and a beautiful way to keep as an heirloom.

Re-chroming die-cast

Re-chroming die-cast has always been a bugger.

Chrome-plating the second time around after it has been pitted is rarely successful.

Reasons being: As you polish or grind the pits away you are removing the fine crystal structure of the die-cast. The more you polish or grind away the top surface, the coarser the grain structure becomes. During the electroplating process, this coarse grain structure allows more of the electroplating chemicals to penetrate the die-cast. This then will cause gassing and you could experience the bubbling effect of the chrome-plating in matters of days. Building up the craters with copper, in most cases is not successful. Not only do you have the issues with the process chemicals being trapped but the di-electrical properties between copper and zinc will accelerate the corrosion.

 

Tomorrow I will write about our novel approach to re-chroming die-cast.

 

Chromeplating on plastic

What Everybody Should Know... About How To  Chrome-plate On Plastic.

As you might not know, electroplating or chroming on plastic and fiberglass is possible. Gain

advantage of our Chrome-plating services at Chrometech.

Now, I know what you are thinking. I have been searching for chroming on plastic and fiberglass

for years and everyone tells me that it is impossible to electroplate on plastic.

Wow! How untrue.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to show off all that shine and gain prestige?

Don't you feel that you deserve nothing but the best?

 

Bronzed memories

How to bring back pleasant memories in Bronze.

 

I bet you have never thought it possible to bronze real fruit and vegetables!

Do you want to know how to preserve those special awards in bronze?

Usually, a plant is not called an heirloom if it is grown widely and commercially, regardless of how old it is.

Some heirloom plants are much older, some being apparently pre-historic.

You don’t have to wait. Pass on those achievements to your next generation.

We have customers bringing in their special award winning products to be bronzed either in copper, nickel, chrome or 24 k gold.

Why not display a gallery of bronzed achievements? Eye brow raising!

What if I told you that we electroplate individual rice, coffee beans,  tomatoes, apples, eggplants, garlic, leek, pumpkin.

You get the drift.