Bronzing

Example of Bronzed baby shoes

Bronzing is a process by which a bronze-like surface is applied to other materials (metallic or non-metallic). Some bronzing processes are merely simulated finishes (patinas) applied to existing metal surfaces, or coatings of powdered metal that give the appearance of a solid metal surface. In other cases, an actual layer of heavy copper is electroplated onto an object to produce a bronze-like surface. This electroplating is the method traditionally used for "bronzing" of baby shoes, but to electroplate a non-conductive item like a baby shoe, a conductive material must first be applied, then the copper plating is done.[1]

## See also

* Gilding
* Copper electroplating

## References

1. ↑ Fox, Courtney (2020-07-02). "The History of Bronze Baby Shoes" (in en-US). https://www.wideopencountry.com/bronze-baby-shoes/.

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