EPNS Handicrafts

An alloy of copper and nickel, sometimes containing zinc, is known as nickel silver . It does not contain silver. It is named so for its silvery appearance. Nickel silver became a very popular metal for making cutlery and silverware . The electroplated nickel silver wares (EPNS) began to be widely used after 1840.

Process of Making EPNS Articles: EPNS articles are made by electroplating the nickel silver items. The nickel silver articles are coated with a thin layer of metal using electric currents. The most important purpose of electroplating is to coat the item with a metal having a preferred property like corrosion protection, wear resistance, lubricity, aesthetics enhancer etc. Electroplating is done by setting up an electrical circuit using the object to be coated as the cathode and the metal to be deposited as the anode. Both the objects are dipped into a solution of one or more metal salts that allow free electricity flow. As electric current is charged through the circuit, the cathode becomes coated with loose ions from the anode.

Advantages of EPNS Handicrafts:

EPNS handicraft items are valued for their durability and toughness . EPNS wares look bright and gleaming and are resistant to heat, water and other hazards. The electroplated finish in EPNS handicrafts provide a glossy, silvery, high shine look. This gives an attractive finish to the EPNS handicrafts. EPNS handicrafts are generally precision grade articles, made from metals. Various metals like iron, brass and bronze are used to make EPNS metal wares. The delicate designs and craftsmanship of EPNS decorative items lend glamour and elegance to the surroundings.

Various Items of EPNS:

EPNS handcrafted items make classy and excellent gift items. Picture frames, jewelry boxes, ornaments, kitchenware and other household utensils make good gift items as well as objects for personal use. Bathrooms and home accessories designed from EPNS give a luxurious feeling to the owners. Many hotels use EPNS silverware due to their sparkling looks and delicate designs. Many offices and corporate organizations give out EPNS handicrafts as gifts. EPNS lamps and lamp stands are used while worshipping Gods.