{"id":2917,"date":"2016-06-23T10:52:07","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T16:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=2917"},"modified":"2016-06-23T10:52:07","modified_gmt":"2016-06-23T16:52:07","slug":"copper-texture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/23\/copper-texture\/","title":{"rendered":"Texture’s Mystery"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of copper, do you see smooth and shiny? Have you noticed all the different, eye catching texture that’s\u00a0possible with this age old material?<\/p>\n

\"Copper<\/a>

Copper Frames<\/p><\/div>\n

Texture adds a mystery to copper and Mike creates some unique surfaces\u00a0in the copper shop. Transformation after transformation is applied until the copper\u00a0comes out looking as if it’s part of nature. Some of these details\u00a0resemble leather or\u00a0stone.<\/p>\n

\"Leather<\/a>

Leather Textured Copper Chandelier<\/p><\/div>\n

Skilled hands produce\u00a0these\u00a0alterations and that means patience and resourcefulness. It means taking the time to get it just right, and the ingenuity to see something different when it DOESN’T go just right.\u00a0That’s the artist’s “mind’s eye<\/em>“. Texture is the mystery that draws you into the artwork. Color holds you there. (We wrote about the inspirations for color in our work HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.) And sometimes that quality\u00a0can actually fool the viewer into seeing something different.<\/p>\n

Texture Misbehaves<\/h2>\n

When you purchase a piece from Mike, your copper light, with its dark patina,\u00a0may\u00a0look like steel.\u00a0Your\u00a0range hood might be\u00a0mistaken for\u00a0carefully stitched leather.\u00a0And your entry table may look\u00a0to be\u00a0carved from\u00a0stone.<\/p>\n

\"Copper<\/a>

Copper Table Center<\/p><\/div>\n

Texture Reveals<\/h2>\n

Texture showcases copper’s versatility. The\u00a0craftsman’s creativity\u00a0highlights the texture, and because of the\u00a0skill with which he works the metal, the mystery is revealed. The copper becomes a lasting and beautiful work of art.<\/p>\n

Do you still think of copper as a smooth,\u00a0shiny metal? That’s a very beautiful and classic look, but we hope we’ve given you a few more ideas to make your personal design statement. You’ll find what you’re looking for with a piece of copper inspired by nature and carefully crafted by Mike Dumas Copper Designs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please take a minute to browse through our shop and ponder the possibilities<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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