Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures: Heating Things Up in the Kitchen

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Heating Things Up in the Kitchen

Gourmet chefs will tell you copper pots are an excellent way to cook. Copper is the perfect heat conductor. Heat spreads evenly throughout and the copper is durable, hygienic, and corrosion resistant. Copper cookware has antibacterial properties, meaning germs and bacteria can’t cling to it. While copper is toxic to microorganisms it is not toxic to humans. That’s is why it is often used for water pipes. Hospitals use copper door handles since it reduces the transmission of germs.

For today’s art focus, copper cookware was the sprung board for a Tuscan copper faux finish. The homeowner wanted to “keep things hot in the kitchen” and craved a deep faux color to contrast with the cream glazed kitchen cabinets. And, of course, become the back drop for their collection of copper.