33'' Luxury Copper Drop-In/Undermount Kitchen Sink, Includes Accessories WHS1116AC

Features

• MATERIAL: With more than 40 pounds of pure copper going into each of our sinks, Fossil Blu’s 12-gauge copper makes for the thickest and strongest copper farmhouse sinks available in the American market. Our copper is mined, refined and manufactured in Northern India, with copper purity tolerances held at 99.7% (.3% mineral phosphorous added for material strength).
• SHAPE: Large, functional, and beautiful, Fossil Blu's 33" copper undermount sinks not only benefit busy households, but they make a statement.
• Dishwashing isn't as much of a chore when there is a sense of pride while standing at your sink. Whether you like to entertain guests have a large family or simply want as big of a sink as your kitchen plans allow, look no further. This sink boasts nearly 500 square inches of surface area, easily containing even your largest pots and pans.
• Production of each sink is done in three parts: Compression moulding, hammering, and finishing. Starting with an 11-gauge copper sheet, a 30,000-pound hydraulic press forms the sink bowl, which after accounting for some extrusion, results in a 12-gauge copper bowl. As opposed to a welded bowl, our pressing process during this step ensures that the bowl is continuous, with no seams within the basin. Next, both the bowl is hand-hammered by skilled artisans. Their technique emphasizes randomness as they strike the metal with a ball-peen hammer in one hand and an iron cup in the other (bracing the copper from behind), specifically avoiding uniform "rows" of hammer marks. Last, the sink heads to the finishing room for cleaning and patina application.
• To achieve this finish, we first plate the stainless steel with copper before then applying a veil of black powder coating. After light brushing, the copper finish displays an antiqued look, which leans more toward dark tones than brighter copper tones. The darker overall appearance is done so intentionally to be neutral against the tones of the sink. This, along with the neutral appearance of our checkerboard grid, allows the sink to remain the focus, not the accessories. As a plated and powder-coated finish (as opposed to painted or vinyl-coated), it is incredibly durable. The removable grid protects your sink bottom and improves drainage, while the disposal flange is provided for your garbage disposal.
• FINISH: This sink is hand-hammered in an intentionally randomized pattern. It features a medium "antique" natural patina finish. Given the natural and handmade processes involved, no two sinks are exactly alike.
• Drainage slope: 4°.
• Caring and cleaning: Fossil Blu sinks are easy to clean and will keep their beautiful, natural patina if you follow one simple maintenance technique: Applying carnauba wax once a month. Carnauba wax is a natural product harvested from palm fronds (developed by nature to protect palm trees during hurricanes) and is therefore safe to use in the kitchen. When applied once a month to your sink, water, food debris, and soaps will flow freely down the drain, thereby protecting the sink finish (patina) and significantly reducing hard-water deposits. We recommend Mothers (brand) "Step 3 Pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax", applied with a microfiber cloth. When applied, it does not make the sink pasty or shiny. Rather, the finish carries the same sheen but with more tonality to the colours. Copper and its patina are, of course, a natural metal and process. As such, the patina is considered to be a "living" finish that can change over time. Carnauba wax seals the patina, preventing said change, but should you forget to apply it for some time, it is recommended to avoid long-term exposure to foods containing acids. For example, if given long enough, the citric acid in ketchup can remove the patina. It is therefore recommended to clean and dry your sink as often as is realistic for your household, particularly if not using carnauba wax. Should any of this concern you, rest assured - if your sink loses some patina, there are two remedies: Time and liver of sulphur. In time, the patina will form over any raw copper exposed to air. So, the spot will darken again on its own. But should you not wish to wait, the liver of sulphur is a product used primarily in jewellery-making applications for rapidly oxidizing metals such as copper. Follow the dilution-strength and application directions on the bottle, and the exposed copper will be re-patinaed with near-instant results.
• Our factory in Northern India is run by generational artisans who have been producing copper works for over 50 years. Each sink we make is a multi-day project involving several artisans, each a master in their craft. From hammering to the TIG-welding to the hand-painting, Fossil Blu means an authentic piece, made with great care.
• Fossil Blu is a family-owned, American company with operations and customer service based in the U.S. Our products are designed here and manufactured by generational artisans in Israel, Turkey, India, Mexico, and Poland. We intentionally do not (and will not) source our products to factories in a country known for cheap products. We're proud of our reputation as a quality, customer-centric company that provides best-in-class products for the North American market. From our family to yours, thank you for considering Fossil Blu.