Liquid metal: the material that transforms any surface
In the fast-paced world of modern interior design and architecture, liquid metals are emerging as a new material that has endless possibilities. It is a true metal coating composed of pure metal powder and a special binder, offering designers unparalleled versatility.
Unlike cast or sheet metals, liquid metals retain the valued appearance of molten metal, offering many more finishing possibilities, including oxidations. Their extraordinary adaptability stems from their unique nature: a thin layer from as little as 120 microns of liquid metal is sufficient to emulate the appearance of the molten metal, with considerable reduction of the weight of the artifact. This not only improves logistical organization and transportation, but also expands the range of applications far beyond what traditional metals can achieve.
Liquid metals are distinguished by one outstanding feature: their ability to be applied to any surface, even the most unusual ones. From metal to wood, from concrete to fiberglass, from ABS to glass, etc.: any material can be transformed into a masterpiece with liquid metal.
Here are some specific examples of how liquid metals can be used to bring new life to seemingly incompatible materials:
Fiberglass: fiberglass is a durable and versatile material that can be used as a canvas for liquid metal application. This makes it possible to create more complex shapes and figures than those that would be possible on other substrates. For example, for the creation of vertical panels for interior paneling with fine finishes of unique textures with reduced weight and high design flexibility.
Ceramics: liquid metals adorn ceramics with unique textures and patinas, making it an even more valuable and versatile material. They find applications on sculptures made of ceramics transforming them into real metal castings.
Polystyrene: polystyrene is a material that is light and easy to work with and can be transformed into a unique and precious creation through the application of liquid metal. A large-scale sculptural paneling finds its perfect contours in the three-dimensional processing of polystyrene, as well as statues and sculptures, all coated subsequently with liquid metal are capable of misleading the most attentive observer.
Papier-mâché: papier-mâché is a simple and accessible material that can be transformed into a work of art using liquid metals. Primarily used for decorations and works of art, it finds a new dimension with our processes, from low-cost prototyping to the creation of unique paintings and sculptures, even of small and medium size.
Marbles and Stones: natural stones and stone aglomerates are increasingly being included in design settings, now finding new ornamentations with liquid metals in order to create innovative surface finishes. One example is liquid metal stone inlays, or sculptural high-thickness coatings, indispensable details in fine contexts.
Liquid metals are a magical material that can transform any surface into a masterpiece. From Styrofoam to paper mache, there is no limit to what can be created with this innovative material. Liquid metals are changing the way we think about design, and their potential is yet to be explored.
We are always at your disposal to evaluate and develop ideas and proposals for new finishes, surfaces and textures.