silverer

Applies reflective coating

A silverer is a person who applies silver coating to surfaces, especially mirrors or glass.

The trade was essential before modern manufacturing—silverers created the reflective backing on mirrors by depositing thin layers of silver onto glass.

The old silverer's hands were stained from years of working with the chemicals.

craft

silversmith

Maker of silver objects

engraver · chaser · craftsman · artisan · workshop · workbench · tools · hammering · polishing · burnishing

process

electroplating

Electrically depositing metal layers

gilding · mercury · amalgam · tarnish · buffing · dipping · lacquering · finishing · patina · oxidation

reflective

mirror

Reflective viewing surface

gleaming · shiny · glossy · sheen · specular · bright · radiant · shimmering · backing · reflector

Opposites
coating/removal action

silvererstripper

Removes coatings or clothing

refinisher · sander · polisher

material applied

silverergilder

Applies gold to surfaces

bronzer · tinsmith

Phrases
Family

silver, silvery, silverware, silvering, silverfish

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G