Materials

Reference guides to crystal, glass and brass in lighting, verified against physical workshop tests in Guzhen.

CNC-machined unlacquered solid H62 brass stems, knurled collars, and lathe curls on steel bench

Solid Brass vs. Plated Metal in Lighting

Solid H62/H65 brass is non-magnetic and patinates naturally; plated steel or zinc alloy costs less upfront but pits once coating wears.

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Faceted optical K9 glass block and fluted crystal cylinder on travertine casting prismatic light

Crystal and Glass Lighting

Lighting 'crystal' spans K9 borosilicate optical glass (n≈1.516, no lead added) and leaded crystal glass (≥24% PbO, n≈1.545+).

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Bespoke Atelier · Guzhen, Zhongshan

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