Copper Water Fountains
Copper has been valued for thousands of years as a material that is beautiful and long-lasting. Its shine and beautiful color are highly prized for sculpture and other ornamental art and objects, and especially for decorative water fountains. The way light-reflecting water sparkles as it travels down a copper surface is a beautiful sight, and one that many people want to have in their homes and places of business. Copper is often combined with other natural materials such as slate, pebbles, or glass, which offer a pleasing contrast and a unified overall look for the design of the fountain.
Copper fountains typically come in two states: natural, and clear-coated. Natural copper, after exposure to water, will develop a beautiful natural patina which many people find desirable. This patina normally takes on a brilliant green or greenish-blue color, often called 'verdigris', which contrasts brilliantly with the natural copper color. Natural copper oxidation is considered to be an enhancement for copper fountains, which increase their beauty and give them a very organic, earthy look. Copper fountains that have been allowed to oxidize and develop this patina look wonderful in homes with natural or traditional decor, as well as any outdoor space. Just image a tall Copper Screen fountain (pictured) with that lovely green patina, peeking out from among the leaves, in a shady spot in your garden.
Clear coated copper fountains are a very popular choice with people who prefer a clean, modern look and want to maintain the original color and shine of the copper. This coating is also called a 'powder coat'. Many copper fountains are manufactured with clear coating automatically applied, so that the artist's original concept is preserved for years to come. The process of applying the coating varies by manufacturer, but they generally use high-tech methods such as baking on an enamel finish, or using a high-grade automotive coating. Powder coating will not prevent a fountain from ever oxidizing, but it will delay the process for many years. Clear coated copper fountains are often favored by those who wish to place the fountain in a modern space. Water Wonders, a very popular manufacturer of high quality water features, offers customers a choice between natural and clear coated copper finishes on each copper fountain they produce.
KineticFountains.com has a wide selection of copper water fountains in wall, floor, tabletop, and garden models.
For more information about copper fountains, read Care of Copper Fountains.
