About Us – Kraft Metals

KraftMetals.co.uk is a specialist supplier of sheet metals tailored for the creative industries. From colleges and universities to independent artists, jewellery makers, printmakers, sculptors, and community workshops, we provide professional-grade metals in manageable sizes, helping makers at every level bring their ideas to life.

Our metals are sourced mainly from trusted mills in Germany and Italy, chosen for their consistency and suitability for fine work. Every order is prepared and packed at our Liverpool workshop by an experienced team, ensuring accuracy, care, and reliable nationwide delivery.

Our Range of Metals

We stock an extensive selection of metals in a wide variety of finishes and thicknesses, including:

• Copper – natural, brushed, polished, and beaten finishes


• Brass – natural, brushed, polished, and hammered finishes


• Aluminium – natural, brushed, polished, anodised, checker plate, stucco, and perforated finishes


• Zinc – natural, pre-weathered, and aged patina finishes


• Steel – cold rolled, galvanised, Corten, and Zintec-coated finishes


• Stainless steel – brushed (DP1), mirror polished, perforated, and embossed decorative finishes

This range allows us to serve a wide spectrum of uses, from jewellery blanks and etching plates to decorative wall panels, signage, prototypes, and interior detailing.

Cutting & Fabrication Services

Kraft Metals offers more than just supply. We provide a choice of cutting and preparation services to make working with sheet metal easier:

• Free trimming on all shop-listed items using in-house guillotine cutters (up to 3m length)


• Custom sizing with optimisation software to minimise waste and cost


• Laser cutting for precision shapes such as discs, holes, apertures, and intricate designs


• Partial fabrication services, including hole punching, CNC engraving, and bending, on request

Customers can enter trimming instructions when ordering online, or email drawings and requirements for a quick quotation. For schools, colleges, and universities, we can also add bespoke sizes directly into the online store to make repeat ordering simpler.

Specialist Products for Makers

In addition to standard sheet metal formats, we supply a range of specialist products for artists and educators:

• Printmaking & Etching Plates – available in copper, zinc, aluminium, and steel, with protective face covering


• Metal Panels for Painting – aluminium and copper panels supplied in ready-to-paint formats


• Jewellery Making Metals – small-scale copper, brass, aluminium, and stainless steel sheets in popular sizes and finishes

These products are designed to meet the needs of creative professionals, students, and studios who require smaller, more manageable sheet sizes without sacrificing quality.

Trade Accounts & Education

Kraft Metals offers Trade Accounts for recognised institutions and workshops who order regularly. Benefits include streamlined repeat purchasing, volume-based discounts, and support for purchase orders. Our trade-friendly service ensures schools, universities, and professional workshops can access materials easily while controlling costs.

Part of Metal Sheets Ltd

Kraft Metals is a subsidiary of Metal Sheets Ltd, a long-established UK supplier and fabricator specialising in copper, brass, zinc, pewter, and bronze. These materials are used in high-end kitchens, bars, signage, cladding, and architectural projects across the UK and internationally. Through this connection, Kraft Metals benefits from decades of expertise in sourcing, finishing, and fabricating metals for demanding applications.

We also work closely with MS Laser Services Ltd, a dedicated subcontract division focused on thin-gauge sheet metal cutting (0.5–3.0mm). With fibre laser cutting, folding, welding, and engraving services available, this partnership extends our capability to offer complete solutions for both creative and trade customers.

Commitment to Quality

Kraft Metals is a proud member of the Made in Britain organisation, demonstrating our commitment to supporting UK manufacturing and industry. By combining reliable sourcing, advanced cutting services, and responsive customer support, we aim to make sheet metal more accessible for artists, designers, and educators nationwide.