Du Verre Hardware - Process & Care

The Sand-Cast Process

Du Verre Hardware is made from real materials; brass, iron and aluminum. The hardware is manufactured by hand in small batches using the traditional sand-cast method. Original prototypes are conceived and perfected in North America and taken overseas for fabrication.

Sand-casting is a remarkable process. Each master pattern is pressed into a small casting box containing a mixture of sand and molasses. Molten metal is poured by hand into the individual molds. In moments, the metal hardens. The piece is then released from the sand and ready for finishing. Craftsmen painstakingly clean and polish each piece. The result is a one of a kind, hand finished original. The small variations inherent in this process give a warmth and beauty to every piece that cannot be achieved in any other way.

Product Care

Du Verre Hardware requires a minimum of care. To clean, simply dust or polish with a soft, dry cloth. All of the hardware has a lacquer coating that should remain stable for a long time. Avoid the use of harsh cleaners, abrasives and chemicals as these can break down the lacquer finish. Cast iron pieces may rust if the lacquer finish is compromised. Brass is the most durable metal for outdoor use.

Polished aluminum is the softest metal and is subject to small scratches over time.