Charity support: Pennsylvania Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

We are committed to supporting a local animal sanctuary, Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, located in Western Pennsylvania. If you would like to help Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehab Center, visit their website to learn more

Support Pennsylvania Wildlife Rehab!

Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is based in Western Pennsylvania, one of the few remaining wildlife rescue and rehab centers in Pennsylvania.

In this tough economy, contributions and sponsorships are thin, and getting thinner. But as Maryjane, founder of SSWRC, says - "No-one has told the animals that!"

Visit their site to see the animals they save, rehabilitate and release - as well as those that are life-long residents. No contribution is too small - whether it's a one time donation or a monthly pledge from your credit card or Paypal account.

UPDATE FROM SKYE'S SPIRIT: A previous sponsor has pledged to match all donations made to the center until the end of April, so no matter how small your donation, it will be doubled!

Copper & Brass bookshelf & pot rack

Stunning new design!

This solid copper pot rack is combined with solid brass cross braces to create a combination wall mounted pot rack and bookshelf!

This has so many uses - from hanging pots and utensils from the side copper bars or brass base braces, to storing lids, spices & even books!
Sizes start at 18" x 10" up to 50" x 10"

Metal Art Silhouettes

Visit our new website ArtisanMetalShop.com for our new campfire rings, metal key racks, Western theme decor and dog collectibles

Custom Copper Backsplash

A copper backsplash is fast becoming an extremely popular design element in the kitchen! A copper backsplash adds a luxurious look to a kitchen, but is versatile enough that it can fit into a modern, contemporary kitchen or an olde worlde rustic style.

Options

The copper backsplash has many options when it comes to finish, color and texture. Hammered, swirled, brushed, shiny or with a patina - there are numerous ways to make your walls stand out!

A light colored copper backsplash, hand rubbed & brushed for example, can look great in a contemporary setting. Shown below, a swirl effect gives an almost industrial look without adding yet another element of stainless steel to the kitchen.

A colored or patinated copper backsplash opens up a variety of colors and patterns. The photo top left shows our signature patina, Pompeii. The color can be also sealed to protect it against stains and discoloration.

Sealed or unsealed?

Perhaps most people are familiar with unsealed copper, which will discolor or tarnish naturally. Depending on the environment, it may turn "Penny Brown" or even have different colors throughout. Many people find that to be a very charming property, but if it's not for you it can be sealed with a lacquer or wax.

Skye's Spirit & The Metal Peddler release barred owls

Before the Pennsylvania fall weather turns wintery, two beautiful young Barred Owls were released on the grounds of The Metal Peddler after 4 months rehabilitation at Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. After a brief flight over the pond, the owls settled in the woods where we hope they will nest safely.

The Metal Peddler supports Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, through direct donations & through the sale of our copper barn stars. 10% of every copper star sold is donated to Skye's Spirit.

Skye's Spirit Wildlife is dedicated to providing care, rehabilitation & release of injured & orphaned wildlife is Pennsylvania. They always welcome donations so visit their website & see if you can help!

Photo above: Robert Angelo from SSWRC

Holiday Gift Cards for copper decor!

Holiday Giving!

Gift vouchers can make wonderful presents for weddings, house warming, birthdays, retirement and holidays!

Let your friends, family members or work colleagues choose from our selection of kitchen pot racks, copper mailboxes, backsplash tiles or garden accessories - or maybe even buy them a certificate to put towards that range hood or other custom copper design they've been longing for?

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Wildlife Sponsorship

The Metal Peddler supports Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, through direct donations & through the sale of our copper barn stars. 10% of every copper star sold is donated to Skye's Spirit.

Skye's Spirit Wildlife is dedicated to providing care, rehabilitation & release of injured & orphaned wildlife is SW Pennsylvania. They always welcome donations so visit their website & see if you can help!

Care and maintenance of a lacquered patina

Care and maintenance of a lacquered patina

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Although most of our products are sold as raw copper some have an applied patina with a high grade polyurethane clear cloat. This clear coat lacquer protects your piece from tarnishing further and from damaging the patina.
Care & maintenance is very simple and easy with this finish. Some simple dos and don'ts will protect it for many many years.

*Do dust lightly with a soft cloth only. Do not apply furniture polish!

*Do use warm soapy water on a soft cloth to remove food splashes and fingerprints. A mild detergent, such as Dawn, will be sufficient. Buff with a clean & dry soft cloth.

*Do not use abrasive scourers or sponges.

*Do not use kitchen or bathroom cleaning products, such as Mean Green, Mr Muscle etc. These will damage the surface. Avoid acidic or ammonia based cleaners - commercial or home made - that might "eat through" the protection and ruin your beautiful patina.

Examples of our products with the protective clear lacquer:

- Range Hoods
- Some copper counter tops and backsplashes
- Copper tiles
- Some copper mailboxes
- Copper switch plates and covers
- Copper numbers and letters

See previous newsletter for tips on cleaning your raw/ non-lacquered copper pieces.

Copper Stars & Barn Stars

The latest pieces being made in our Pennsylvania copper workshop are these beautiful solid copper barn stars. Made from heavy duty solid copper, they are fully welded to last for centuries!
Available in 12" to 48" sizes, you can also choose natural hand rubbed - to patina naturally over time - or hand rubbed & lacquered to maintain the "like new" finish.

Prices start at $125 plus shipping.