Historical copperware was made from solid copper which is very heavy, however due to the great conducting qualities of copper cookware made from copper is very popular because you get an even heat conducted through it. The price of copper is quite high so as well as being heavy copper cookware is also very expensive. Today however copper cookware is not just made from copper but normally mixed with other metals such as stainless steel or aluminum or maybe a mixture of metals including being tin lined. However you can still get solid handcrafted copperware. One of the most popular variants for this is copper cookware which has been hammered this is always handmade copperware which normally entails hammering the copperware into shape this leaves a great looking hand hammered pattern on the cookware.

Not only do you get copper cookware but there is also lots of other things which are made with copper you can get copperware sinks and table tops, furniture which has a copper finish. You can get dishes and trays made from copperware, candle sticks and vases even figures because copperware is so very desirable and can be made into almost anything and it will still look good. You can even get handmade copperware teapots in the traditional styling available on eBay for around the $15 mark. A great site for fantastic handcrafted copperware is Ozark copperware here you can see beautiful handcrafted copperware which is made in the traditional way by a coppersmith made in the Ozark Mountains. He makes everything from Tankards to cookware to buckets and the prices are very reasonable for handcrafted copperware items a tankard can cost as little as $35 and a large bucket or wash basin $75 which is very cheap for copperware items. They have a great range of teapots and coffee pots which range in price from $70 to $100 in lots of different but traditional shapes.

When copperware is new it normally comes very shiny and to preserve this lots of companies put a layer of lacquer on the copperware to keep its new looks and protect it. However if you are cooking with the copperware this layer of lacquer will wear off and then the copperware can become tarnished to keep it clean you can use baking soda and water if this does not work well then you can always us a copper cleaner but make sure you do not scratch the copperware as this will affect the copperware. Some people do not like to clean their copperware and eventually it will tarnish and this gives it a whole new look which lots of people like the copper darkens and takes on a patina which gives it that antique look and feel. Copper cookware is mostly made in France and Italy as these two countries are known for producing good quality copper cookware but most countries will have their own craftsman who will produce quality copperware items. To find a good deal on your copperware you should look on the internet for the best prices and the items you want.