A sort of OT question on copper

This isn't bead related, but I suspect some of the folks who work with
copper will be able to help. We're being lazy slugs this morning and
watching home design shows. I had a cool idea about making a copper
backsplash for the range. Instead of regular shiny copper, which is awfully
high maintenance, I'm thinking it would be cool to color the copper with
heat. I've seen lots of wall sculpture and stuff like that with heat-colored
copper. Does anyone know of any resources for instructions? I'm not even
sure how to Google for it. I tried "heat treated copper" and got all sorts
of utterly useless info. Thoughts and URL's gratefully accepted.

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KarenK
www.desertdreameraz.com
Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Desert-Dreamer-Designs
Justbeads: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=DesertDreamer

I would think that copper would still be high maintenance even when you heat
treated it. It would be green before you know it.
Roxan
"Karen_AZ" wrote in message
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This isn't bead related, but I suspect some of the folks who work with
copper will be able to help. We're being lazy slugs this morning and
watching home design shows. I had a cool idea about making a copper
backsplash for the range. Instead of regular shiny copper, which is
awfully
high maintenance, I'm thinking it would be cool to color the copper with
heat. I've seen lots of wall sculpture and stuff like that with
heat-colored
copper. Does anyone know of any resources for instructions? I'm not even
sure how to Google for it. I tried "heat treated copper" and got all sorts
of utterly useless info. Thoughts and URL's gratefully accepted.

--
KarenK
www.desertdreameraz.com
Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Desert-Dreamer-Designs
Justbeads: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=DesertDreamer

I don't have any answers for you, but if you make one please, please post
photos.

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Starlia Klopman
www.klopmanstudios.com


"Karen_AZ" wrote in message
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This isn't bead related, but I suspect some of the folks who work with
copper will be able to help. We're being lazy slugs this morning and
watching home design shows. I had a cool idea about making a copper
backsplash for the range. Instead of regular shiny copper, which is
awfully
high maintenance, I'm thinking it would be cool to color the copper with
heat. I've seen lots of wall sculpture and stuff like that with
heat-colored
copper. Does anyone know of any resources for instructions? I'm not even
sure how to Google for it. I tried "heat treated copper" and got all sorts
of utterly useless info. Thoughts and URL's gratefully accepted.

--
KarenK
www.desertdreameraz.com
Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Desert-Dreamer-Designs
Justbeads: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=DesertDreamer

butane torch. pair of tongs. pan of water big enough to put the copper in.

hold copper with tongs.
use torch underneath until copper turns the color you want. it can turn
blue, peach, pink, etc.

when a section reaches that color...stop. too long and it goes back to
copper and will never change back to another color.

douse it in the water to cool it.

i have made jewelry using this technique, have never sealed it (although
some people do) and it has never patina'd.
"Karen_AZ" wrote in message
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This isn't bead related, but I suspect some of the folks who work with
copper will be able to help. We're being lazy slugs this morning and
watching home design shows. I had a cool idea about making a copper
backsplash for the range. Instead of regular shiny copper, which is
awfully
high maintenance, I'm thinking it would be cool to color the copper with
heat. I've seen lots of wall sculpture and stuff like that with
heat-colored
copper. Does anyone know of any resources for instructions? I'm not even
sure how to Google for it. I tried "heat treated copper" and got all sorts
of utterly useless info. Thoughts and URL's gratefully accepted.

--
KarenK
www.desertdreameraz.com
Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Desert-Dreamer-Designs
Justbeads: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=DesertDreamer

That's the method. If you want to Google for more info try "heat patina"
of "flame patina".

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There are no mistakes, only unexplored techniques


"lgreene" wrote in message
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butane torch. pair of tongs. pan of water big enough to put the copper
in.

hold copper with tongs.
use torch underneath until copper turns the color you want. it can turn
blue, peach, pink, etc.

when a section reaches that color...stop. too long and it goes back to
copper and will never change back to another color.

douse it in the water to cool it.

i have made jewelry using this technique, have never sealed it (although
some people do) and it has never patina'd.
"Karen_AZ" wrote in message
news:XegGc.10211$nc.1353@fed1read03...
This isn't bead related, but I suspect some of the folks who work with
copper will be able to help. We're being lazy slugs this morning and
watching home design shows. I had a cool idea about making a copper
backsplash for the range. Instead of regular shiny copper, which is
awfully
high maintenance, I'm thinking it would be cool to color the copper with
heat. I've seen lots of wall sculpture and stuff like that with
heat-colored
copper. Does anyone know of any resources for instructions? I'm not even
sure how to Google for it. I tried "heat treated copper" and got all
sorts
of utterly useless info. Thoughts and URL's gratefully accepted.

--
KarenK
www.desertdreameraz.com
Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Desert-Dreamer-Designs
Justbeads: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=DesertDreamer

Thank You!!!!!!!!!

KarenK

Please remember that copper gives off toxic fumes when heated and wear proper
respiration equipment or take it to a welding shop and have them do it.
Patti