Why settle for off‑the‑shelf when your sink, faucet, or lighting can be made just for you?
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here's a special kind of magic in owning something that exists nowhere else. A sink that fits your exact countertop dimensions. A faucet with a spout height that matches your deepest pots. A pendant light that's the perfect scale for your vaulted ceiling. A patina that matches the mood of your entire home. At Tinza, custom isn't a luxury — it's a standard. Our artisans love the challenge of bringing your vision to life. And because every piece is handcrafted, customization is not an exception; it's the rule. Here's everything you need to know about designing your own copper or brass fixture.Almost everything. Our artisans can adapt nearly any piece to your specific needs.
Ordering a custom piece from Tinza is simpler than you might think. Here is the sequential workflow mapping your concept to final delivery:
Dimensional adaptation stands as our primary trade custom request. Below are our most frequent configuration parameters:
Sinks: Width alterations expand from standard 24–36 inches out to custom 15–60 inch layouts. Depths can increase from standard 8–10 inch baselines up to 14-inch extra-deep utility thresholds, across single, double, or custom offset bowl basins.
Faucets: Spout reaches scale outward from standard 8–10 inches up to 14-inch projections, while overall structural height can adjust from 12–18 inches up to 24-inch monumental high-clearance towers.
Lighting & Hardware: Pendant diameters configure seamlessly from compact 6-inch mini-fixtures up to statement 36-inch architectural domes, supported by custom hanging hardware loads up to 120 inches for soaring vaulted ceilings. Drawer pulls and handles extend past standard boundaries up to 24-inch full-height appliance pulls.
The right finish makes all the difference. Our workshops can execute a massive spectrum of chemical-free oxidations and surface treatments beyond our standard inventory catalog:
| Finish Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Unlacquered Brass | Pure, raw organic metal; darkens and shifts character beautifully based on atmospheric touch. |
| Aged Brass | Vintage, muted gold profile displaying immediate historic character (can be clear-lacquered upon request). |
| Antique Brass | Pre‑darkened, deeply rich and consistent architectural tone offering an elegant classic baseline. |
| Aged Copper | Warm, fiery reddish‑brown undertone engineered to slowly build a stunning variegated greenish patina. |
| Oxidized Copper | Deep, rich charcoal brown and structural black tones for a highly dramatic, moody industrial effect. |
| Custom Patina | Bespoke formulas developed directly with the artisan—including layered greens, blues, or dark bronzes. |
| Polished (Shiny) | Bright, reflective mirror‑like surface character (available in either sealed lacquered or raw raw states). |
| Brushed Satin | Soft, directional light sheen displaying a subtle metal grain that expertly conceals tracking fingerprints. |
We classify our custom workflow under two distinct structural design paths to match your project's lead time and specification requirements:
Made‑to‑Order: The artisan initiates manufacturing only upon order receipt. The foundational geometry matches our catalog design blueprint, but allows tailored modifications to surface patination, texture style, or minor connection scaling. This keeps procurement fast and efficient.
Bespoke: A true blank-page architectural commissions cycle. Every element is modeled from scratch to fit your structural shell—shapes, gauges, joint configurations, and decorative engraving metrics change completely according to your brief. Lead times reflect this meticulous focus.
Hand-forging precious metal assets to your individual specifications demands careful scheduling. Made-to-order catalog configurations generally clear our benches within 2–4 weeks. Complete bespoke designs average a 4–8 week window, while large structural features like freestanding copper bathtubs require an 8–12 week production path.
Contract Pricing Indicators: Fine art custom fabrication involves direct asset valuation tracking material volumes, custom engineering parameters, and structural tooling modifications. Generally, custom contract fulfillment carries a premium of 20–50% over production benchmarks—delivering a permanent, non-commoditized architectural asset.
While our network of coppersmiths is incredibly flexible, we maintain a firm commitment to long-term structural integrity. We do not accommodate custom requests that compromise safety, plumbing codes, or mechanical engineering safety limits (such as requesting a structural plate gauge so thin that the item would warp under temperature shifts). Furthermore, unlacquered living finishes change naturally over time and cannot be artificially frozen at an exact state of oxidation.
Three structural examples of how our partnering workshops fulfill demanding custom interior briefs:
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