Handcrafted, Precision, and a Process That Works
Copper, Brass, Bronze, and Steel
Copperado is a small shop with a simple goal: build metalwork that feels alive in the space. Railings that feel right in the hand. Hoods people notice before anything else. Doors that open with weight and intention.
We don’t pull from a catalog. You bring the idea, and we shape it into something real. The same person who answers the phone is the one building your piece, so nothing gets lost or watered down.
Over the years, we’ve dialed in a workflow most shops never figure out. It keeps us fast without cutting corners. Most projects leave our shop in a matter of weeks, built by hand with the kind of detail you can see up close.
We work in copper, brass, bronze, and steel. Materials that last. Materials that age well. Materials that give a space its presence.
The Copperado Difference
Built Fast and Built Smart
After decades of hands-on fabrication, we’ve dialed in a workflow most shops never crack. Mistakes, bottlenecks, and do-overs got engineered out along the way. Every step, from drawings, to material prep, to finishing, is built for speed and quality control. That’s why we can deliver custom metalwork in weeks instead of months. You get lasting pieces that fit and pieces that show up when your project actually needs them.
Skill Built from Consistancy
Our work stands out because we’ve spent years refining it. We study old-world methods, experiment with new techniques, and push our tools until they feel like extensions of our hands. Our metalwork has a felt presence, clean lines, tight welds, balanced proportions, and finishes that age the way metal should. Every piece carries the benefit of everything we’ve learned, failed at, improved, and perfected.
Collaboration That Works
We build with your design in mind, not ours. You bring the vision, and we translate it into metal that fits the space, installs clean, and impresses your clients. No catalog. No guessing. No disappearing after the deposit.
We stay in it with you — from first sketch to final installation — because the better your project turns out, the better our work speaks for itself.
Hello from the Owner
I have been working with metal for more than two decades. Before I ever opened my own shop, I spent years in the same kind of fabrication environments most welders start in, cutting, bending, and welding mild steel day after day. It taught me discipline, accuracy, and how to build under pressure.
After more than ten years as a fabrication shop owner, the direction of my work changed the day a client asked if I could make something from copper and brass. The moment I worked with those metals, something clicked. The way they moved under heat, the softness, the color, the care they demanded, it all felt different. I realized I had a natural talent for it, and more importantly, I enjoyed it. While most fabricators avoid precious metals, I felt pulled toward them.
That one request set a new path. I studied older techniques, explored new approaches, and refined a workflow that allows me to build high end architectural pieces with both speed and precision. Over time I rebranded my entire shop to reflect this new focus, dedicating my work to copper, brass, and bronze (I will still work with steel). These materials became more than a skill, they became a craft I wanted to master at the highest level.
What drives me now is simple. I want to turn raw metal into pieces that make a space feel intentional and alive.
I like being the person designers and builders can count on, the one who answers the phone, sketches with them, solves problems before they appear, and delivers metalwork that installs clean and stands for decades.
Every piece that leaves my shop is built by hand, built with care, and built to feel right the moment it is in place. If thoughtful design matters to you and you want metalwork that reflects that level of attention, I would be glad to work with you.
Zachariah S. Arias Owner & Master Fabricator
Copperado’s Mission
To craft copper, brass, and bronze work that makes spaces more beautiful, more intentional, and built to last. We partner with designers and contractors to create a smoother, more collaborative build experience, keeping communication clear and craftsmanship high. By honoring age-old techniques, embracing new innovations, and supporting skilled local jobs, we work responsibly for our clients, our community, and the environment.
Copperado’s Vision
To redefine what the craft distilling journey looks and feels like by pairing high-performance To set a new standard for architectural metalwork; where thoughtful design, true craftsmanship, and modern efficiency come together. We envision a world where every project benefits from better collaboration, where traditional skills stay alive, and where quality materials create spaces that feel timeless, meaningful, and beautifully built.