Artist, Terri Dallriva, is a lifelong resident of Mississippi and resides in Clinton, MS. She creates each copper piece by hand, patinas them with an acid wash, and seals them with a copper lacquer to preserve the beautiful ages patina. All of her pieces are for interior or exterior use and the classic patina is food safe. After 20 years as a corporate controller, she founded Copperworx in 1999 creating primarily copper backsplashes, vent-a-hood, countertops and other architectural accents. She began the gift line in 2002 and it has flourished into a company with over 100 items.