Bronze Markers Information

BRONZE MARKERS

The History of Bronze

The Bronze Age began in Approx 3000 BC. This period of time was marked by an increased use of bronze in everything
form cups and vases, to shields an swords. Today, Bronze remains a favorite for artists, craftspeople and others who
work with metal.

Bronze is a metal alloy made of copper and tin. Its combination of ageless beauty, hardness and durability make it a
popular material for memorials and sculptures.

True Memorial Bronze is used to make memorials.
The composition of good quality Bronze Markers is :

Not less than 87% copper
not less than 5% tin
Not more than 2% lead
all other elements not to exceed 2.5"
(If your Cemetery Requires this in writing we can furnish that for you.)

The Beauty of Bronze

Bronze is the an excellent material for memorialization because its appearance evolves naturally over time. Its color
transforms from a deep golden brown to a lighter, subtler hue. And after years of exposure to the elements. Bronze
eventually develops into a lovely greenish tint. Also known as patina or verdigris, this tint provides natural protection from
corrosion.

Caring for Bronze

While the appearance of your memorial will gradually change over time , there are simple things that can be done to care
for it.

If you wish to clean your memorial, use mild soap and water. Never use abrasive cleaners, chemicals or solvents. Oil and
wax can offer only limited protection. These are not generally recommended.

Bronze Markers

Bronze Markers are made by heating the metal materials to about 2000 degrees. Then the molten metal is poured into
molds made with the lettering and design from the proof you signed for approval.

Bronze grave markers come in many sizes and Designs. The main groups are: Single, Companion, Double interment
(One grave wide and 2 deep) and ledger style (more long than wide).

*The information above was collected from literature provided by: Granite-Bronze.
www.coldspringgranite.com/grntbrnzmrkrs.html

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