Square Copper Plate SARA

This tray has a very unique production process that creates one-of-a-kind color combinations. Copper is heated until it almost melts and then quenched. This results in a very beautiful pattern in this bold color that will stand out on your table. As each item is crafted by hand, the finish is individual and no two pieces look the same! 
Use as plate or decoration tray.  (also available in small size)

Sizes: 180*180*5mm  Weight:  210g  Material: Copper
* Please note that as the items are crafted one by one the patterns are different for each item.
* Please avoid using metal forks, knives, etc. directly on the plate
* Do not leave salt, vinegar, or rubbing alcohol on it.
* After use, wash with a soft cloth or sponge, wipe immediately and store in a dry state.

ORII uses the imagination of the craftsman to create infinite, magical colors and patterns.

Matal plate in the hands of skilled artisans undergo unending metamorphosis inexplicably transformed into an Orii original that can't be found elsewhere.

This art uses a traditional coloring technique that creates a new expression on copper and other metal materials. Cultivated in 400 years of tradition, Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture is a town where advanced casting technology is concentrated.
The coloring is not "Coloring" is not painting, it is a traditional technique that uses the corrosiveness of copper and brass to control chemicals and flames to produce vivid colors. The craftsman has developed a traditional coloring technique that could only be expressed with cast products, and have succeeded in developing colors on thin copper plates of 1 mm or less. He is particular about the authentic colors drawn from copper and brass and continue to pursue possibilities.

Color Technique:
Orii artificially generates the characteristics of copper and other metal materials such as corrosion and rust, creating a unique texture and color.

Cook color:
The metal is stewed in a saucepan with a mixture of copper sulfate and copper carbonate to develop a color called "simmering color".

Bran-yaki:

The dough is coated with bran miso and baked on a burner. After the bran, it becomes a pattern.