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Bronze grave markers are made from the alloy
bronze which is composed of copper and tin with small amounts of
lead and zinc. When grave markers are produced from bronze, a mold
of the bronze plaque complete with lettering is set up and prepared
for pouring. Bronze ingots are placed in a crucible or pot and
melted under intense heat, usually around 2000 degrees, and then the
molten bronze is poured into the mold.
After cooling, the bronze grave markers go through a process called
chasing. The chasing process consists of removing imperfections by
lightly grinding the bronze plaque until the desired surface texture
and shape has been achieved. The worker will then define any areas
of detail that might not have transferred well in the casting
process. Finishing the Plaque the worker will then apply several
coats of oxidation (paint-usually dark brown) to the bronze grave
markers. Once the oxidation is dry, he will (using a solvent) rub
areas of the bronze grave marker, removing the paint and exposing
the top edge of the letters and sculpted design features to reveal
the natural bronze coloring. This provides a beautiful contrast to
the dark brown background. After the details are complete a lacquer
coating is applied to provide the final finish.
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Mausoleum Plaques
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