Copper Gifts for Men
December 23rd, 2009 | 
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Many men prefer the understated tone of copper to the flash of silver or gold. While gold is sometimes considered to be a subtly feminine gift, copper provides a strong sense of grounding and has an earthy feel. It’s a metal but isn’t hard and impersonal like stainless steel. Copper comes in a variety of both natural and weathered, or antiqued, finishes. Some gifts are made from copper that has been allowed to age and naturally develop a patina. Other gifts are chemically treated to advance the antique look. Many are treated to prevent the development of patinas, which are attractive in outdoor items but not desirable in ornamental items.
Whether you are giving a small gift simply as a token of friendship or a more meaningful gift to express your love, copper gifts for men provide a wide variety of options. Items such as money clips, lighters, belt buckles and business card holders are all readily available in copper. Because copper lends itself so well to crafting by local artisans, you can also find more unique gifts such as a desk ornament that a man will find appealing, stunning picture frames for his office, beautiful bird feeders for his yard, or even hand-crafted copper key chains. Copper address signs would add a very elegant and personal touch to his home and could be coordinated with copper door accessories such as knobs or latches. Or if you simply must gift a tie, you could step out of the mold slightly and make it a handmade copper bolo tie.
Copper is often crafted by artisans in other cultures and can be found in truly unique combinations with other materials. These sorts of gifts show a cosmopolitan spirit and an appreciation of distant cultures. Copper can often be found inlaid into fine woods or joined with exotic fibers or linens in remarkable examples of craftsmanship. These sorts of gifts can be found as jewelry boxes, lamps, or tabletop décor. A copper gift could be something quite large, like a rooftop weather vane or a large wall decoration.
Outdoor gifts are traditionally masculine and copper is a popular outdoor finish. Copper patio heaters, for example, provide functional warmth and are quite decorative. Copper fire pits are also functional and are the sort of outdoor accents than men appreciate. Copper is extraordinarily beautiful when lit by flames, and many are even designed to function as grills.
Most men enjoy grilling, but many also enjoy cooking indoors. There are hundreds of copper gifts you might buy for a man’s kitchen. Those copper cookie cutters that are often used as wall decorations might not do, but a handsome set of copper cookware would certainly be used and appreciated. Copper strainers or wire baskets provide useful storage and function, and look much more rugged than typical plastic items. So when considering a gift for a man, consider a gift of copper.
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