2010-9-7

Process: Copper stamped with soft enamel
Material: Copper
Enamel: Soft enamel
Thickness: Thickness is various depending on the size of design.
Plating: Gold / Antique Gold / Silver / Antique Silver / Nickel / Black Nickel / Antique Nickel / Copper / Antique Copper / Brass / Antique Brass
/ Dyed Black
Epoxy coating: With or without ( Optional )
Attachment: Various
Color reference: Pantone Color Chart

STEP 1 Stamping Molding
Molds the metal surface to form the design.

STEP 2 Outline Cutting
Cutting molds are made separately, then cut to the exact outline of the design. Additional outline cutting molds may be required depending on the complexity of the design. If a center hole or cut-out is required, an additional cut-through mold must be used.

STEP 3 Attachment
Solder attachment onto the back of each piece.

STEP 4 Plating
Plating now can be processed. The quality of plating varies with the length of time the metal is soaked in the plating liquid.

STEP 5 Polishing
The metal surface is then polished until it is smooth and shiny. This applies to copper material only. Iron can be polished if required, but this will incur a surcharge.

STEP 6 Coloring
Soft enamel is carefully inserted by hand, one color at a time, using different sized syringes. Drying. To prevent defects, a high degree of skill is required in order to keep each color and the correct amount of enamel in the proper area.

STEP 7 Cleaning
Excess color or and impurities are then wiped off the metal surfaces.

STEP 8 Baking
The metal piece is baked at approximately 450F for12 to 15 minutes.

STEP 9 Epoxy Coating
Clear epoxy is then applied to the surface to protect the enamel from color fading and cracking. ( Epoxy coating is optional and provided according to customer’s requirements )

STEP 10 Inspection & Packing
All items are strictly inspected before delivery. Customer’s satisfaction is guaranteed!