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Did you know that there are over 3,500 different grades of steel? According to the World Steel Association, each of them has unique physical, chemical, and environmental properties. It is not surprising that steel is one of the most popular and recycled materials on our planet. There are some uses of steel, however, that can

Whether you are seeking inspiration for DIY and crafts or just a little art escapism — we have collected the best Instagram accounts of metal sculptors to follow in 2018. You can find everything to do with metal from them: from huge, breath-taking modern installations to adorable tiny pieces inspired by nature. Ready to double-tap?

Interior design gurus are certain that 2018 will belong to brass. From 2015 onwards, we have seen copper almost everywhere: in kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms. It is still a popular metal, especially when combined with marble. However, it is time for copper to move over as softer, earthier shades are now in style.

DIY and crafts are becoming more and more popular. As Pinterest is on the rise, we can see thousands of breathtaking projects. From making upcycled Christmas wreaths to turning a bicycle into the Batmobile; from gluten-free, vegan and sugar-free cookies to food hacks on cutting vegetables – Pinterest is to blame when it comes to

Whether you’re looking to buy construction steel in Manchester, or high-quality aluminium in Birmingham, Buy Metal Online is the best place to order all lengths and sheets of metal at the most competitive prices. Here are 10 more reasons to choose Buy Metal Online as your metal supplier in 2018… 1.  Buy Metal Online have

Here we have a collection of the coolest metal sculptures that we have been able to find around the internet including sculptures of characters from movies, sculptures of animals and sculptures of other random things. We have wherever possible provided information about the artists who made them and linked to the websites where we found

1960s, Soho, New York. A group of artists starts to adapt old factories and warehouses to their studios. There is everything they need: artsy atmosphere of the City That Never Sleeps. Spectacular spaces drenched in natural light, just waiting to be filled with paintings and sculptures. And, most of all: cheap rent. They do not

Whether you know it or not, you probably own a number of items made from copper. One can be in your wallet, as most of the coins contain brass – alloy of zinc and copper. An average car contains almost a mile (!) of a copper wire, and the metal is also widely used in

Corten (Cor-ten ®) is one of the hottest trends in contemporary architecture. A modern look can be created by simplicity in  design, clean lines and geometrical forms. However, modern architecture can be also characterised by its  innovative approach to materials. What used to be hidden, is now celebrated: structure of stained wood, raw, exposed concrete. And,

Why are galvanised steel sheets so popular in electronics industry, construction, piping and many more sectors? What are benefits of using galvanised steel? Learn about this exterior project favourite in our short guide. Galvanised steel sheets: stronger thanks to zinc Keeping it simple, galvanisation is a chemical process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel to