The process of turning recycled copper into a modern lamp can take one to two days per piece. Once the hammered or woven pieces are finished, they’re heat-treated to seal in a patina, or polished for a pure copper shine.  Photo 3 of 18 in Part II of Our Exploration of Mexico City’s Caravana Americana

Part II of Our Exploration of Mexico City’s Caravana Americana

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The process of turning recycled copper into a modern lamp can take one to two days per piece. Once the hammered or woven pieces are finished, they’re heat-treated to seal in a patina, or polished for a copper shine.