How to Use Aluminum Cans To Make Faux Copper Sheets

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  • @donnakarp3161
    @donnakarp3161 Рік тому +1

    I love your technique I will give this a try

  • @LiveSleepResin
    @LiveSleepResin 2 роки тому +7

    You could use alcohol inks and have fun spraying isopropyl alcohol on top! Mind is blown! Got so many ideas!

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  2 роки тому

      Hi thanks for watching and commenting. I did make an embossed book cover with aluminum cans and alcohol ink. I am not very experienced using alcohol ink but I like the way it turned out. You can check it out here if you are interested ua-cam.com/video/um3yrdd-xPY/v-deo.html

  • @janicescragg2388
    @janicescragg2388 2 роки тому +2

    Perfect. I am planning to make a tin pannel ceiling with a relief design in copper finish in my cabin. It needs to be metal for fireproofing over my woodstove. Real ones are extremely expensive so I am planning on making my own. This way I can have the look I want without breaking the bank with real copper sheet. Thank you for sharing.

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Janice, I hope this will work for your project. I am always happy to provide some inspiration. Thanks for watching.

    • @kfitz192
      @kfitz192 2 роки тому

      Your ceiling is going to be gorgeous!!!!!

    • @janicescragg2388
      @janicescragg2388 2 роки тому +1

      @@kfitz192 thank you. I hope so too.

    • @kfitz192
      @kfitz192 2 роки тому

      @@janicescragg2388 I want to do something dramatic and beautiful on my kitchen ceiling and now I'm thinking I might do the same. Mine doesn't have to be fireproof so I can actually just paint the ceiling copper and then do the finish.

  • @Gazr965
    @Gazr965 3 місяці тому

    The inside of the can has a thin coat of resin/polymer based plastic to protect the contents from leaching out the Aluminium also the design ink is epoxy/acrylic based , so the metallic spray paint should coat well both sides as long as clean / degreased. Good looking copper effect👍
    Gaz UK.

  • @BobDeGuerre
    @BobDeGuerre Рік тому

    You won me over with the Voodoo Rogue....
    I love this idea!

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      Hi thanks for watching. (It is the hubby's favorite 🙂 )

  • @viviandibrell849
    @viviandibrell849 Рік тому

    This looks like a lot of fun, and I am definitely going to try it. Now I just have to find some aluminum cans, I don’t drink pop, and I live alone so I’m going to ask some family members to save their cans for me. A great way to distribute that paint would be dabbing with a sea sponge. Another way to get call textures is to come pull up some saran wrap and then open it up a little bit and lay it flat on your painted wet surface and let it dry. It will give a nice texture.

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      Hi Vivian - thanks for watching. I hope you have fun with your crafting. 🙂

  • @barbblack7825
    @barbblack7825 Рік тому

    Love these. I think I'm going to give it a try

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      Hi Barb I hope you enjoy the painting technique. I have used it on quite a few projects for my yard and garden. Thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @cacevedo07
    @cacevedo07 Рік тому

    This is a great idea!
    Many thanks!

  • @GUNVALKERIE
    @GUNVALKERIE Рік тому +1

    You could switch the nozzles on the spray cans

  • @lzrd8460
    @lzrd8460 Рік тому

    You always give us so much info. Thank you for your time in doing the research! 👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @KMF3
    @KMF3 2 роки тому

    Love the colors. So fun to try different techniques

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks it was fun to play with the paint colors and make a few messes. It kind of reminded me of my childhood finger painting days. 😁

  • @jacobelledesigns6614
    @jacobelledesigns6614 11 місяців тому

    Love this. Can't wait to give it a try. ❤

  • @zainshah8644
    @zainshah8644 Рік тому

    Magnificent art

  • @adityaschavali
    @adityaschavali 23 дні тому

    wonderful... finally how would you use one of these ?

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  21 день тому +1

      Hi thanks for your question. I made the aluminum tiles just to practice the finish but I used the finish on theses garden markers. ua-cam.com/video/8BUyVOt0l4g/v-deo.htmlsi=VyjYurAGphjEt57c
      and these little tins made from aluminum cans. ua-cam.com/video/nI6tqvNu2E0/v-deo.htmlsi=8khx7QOg7wstldal
      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @kfitz192
    @kfitz192 2 роки тому

    Love these!!!! They turned out beautifully! I've only ever used the Rustoleum Hammered Copper spray paint. It's my fave!!!

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  2 роки тому +1

      I have liked the way all the copper projects have turned out but I my favorite copper color is the rustoleum bright.

    • @kfitz192
      @kfitz192 2 роки тому

      @@UpcycleDesignLab It's very pretty. And now that you've shown an easy way to get the hammered look I'll give that color a try!

  • @LiveSleepResin
    @LiveSleepResin 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love this. Great ideas

  • @terryshryack5753
    @terryshryack5753 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video.

  • @faithhopelove7777777
    @faithhopelove7777777 2 роки тому

    Very cool idea! Thanks!

  • @writercard4
    @writercard4 2 роки тому

    Thank. You. For sharing

  • @karenmusa3052
    @karenmusa3052 Рік тому

    Gorgeous thanku

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому +1

      Hi Karen - thanks for watching.

    • @karenmusa3052
      @karenmusa3052 Рік тому

      @@UpcycleDesignLab thanks again..I got some cans off my neighbour so im ready to start cutting n painting and embossing. Then onto the steampunk fridge. Cheers xx

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому +1

      @@karenmusa3052 your fridge sound delightfully interesting. 🙂

    • @karenmusa3052
      @karenmusa3052 Рік тому

      @@UpcycleDesignLab haha Thanku Im hoping it will be, at the moment my dining table is completely covered in all sorts of bits n bobs, copper fittings, pipes, hoses, gauges and a huge asst of other bits of junk, I've painted all I need to and prepped everything, which is the easy part, its the assembly of all the pieces now...🙄🥴😳
      Steampunk looks like a bit of a pile of junk but putting it all together so it looks like a working mechanical machine is quite hard, I never really got into jigsaws which I think would help fit pieces together but I've worked on my car and a few Harley Davidsons so I should be ok hahaha. Fingers crossed and thanku for replying 🥰

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      @@karenmusa3052 enjoy your project. I love the steampunk look do you post your work anywhere? I would love to see it. 🙂

  • @anita-jc5tv
    @anita-jc5tv Рік тому +1

    I was in AWE, never knew how to do this, but how do you seal it?

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому +1

      Hi thanks for watching. I like to use DuraClear Gloss Varnish it comes in other finishes as well if you don't like the shiny look.

    • @anita-jc5tv
      @anita-jc5tv Рік тому +1

      THANK you❤❤❤❤

  • @kellyratliff3473
    @kellyratliff3473 Рік тому

    ❤Awesome ideas

  • @Ohwhale79
    @Ohwhale79 2 роки тому

    I don't know if anyone mentioned this yet, but the specific nozzle is what helps make the hammered spray paint have that "hammered" look, as well as some paint additives. I don't know if this applies to every hammered look paint though!

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  2 роки тому

      I wondered if that might be the case. Thanks for watching.

  • @elainewannell4456
    @elainewannell4456 Рік тому

    Hi love you videos. Can you glue sheets together to make a bigger sheet

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому +1

      Hi - I haven't found any glue that is great for this purpose. E6000 will hold but it is hard to spread evenly. I have also used clear mounting tape that is made for metal but it is thick and doesn't make a flat even seam. My favorite product for attaching the sheets together is metal tape but it has its own draw backs. It is visible and it is not a very strong tape but it is very tacky and easy to work with. Hope that helps thanks for watching 😊

  • @janetdegenhardt5999
    @janetdegenhardt5999 2 роки тому +1

    I wonder if applying the paint with a sponge would provide added texture like actual patina has?

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  2 роки тому

      Hi Janet - That's a good tip. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for watching.

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Cindy, I really really love ❤️ those coppered samples. And I really really love ❤️ the results too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤

  • @wendyh3206
    @wendyh3206 Рік тому

    I am confused. What do you do with it after you have finished painting it.

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      Hi Wendy - sorry for the confusion in this video I was just showing how I created the finish. I have used it on lots of projects. Here is one of them ua-cam.com/video/8BUyVOt0l4g/v-deo.html

  • @sixpackbinky
    @sixpackbinky 6 місяців тому

    I wish someone would make a kitchen back splash out of these

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  5 місяців тому

      That's a fun idea. If we ever remodel our kitchen again I will consider it. Thanks for watching 😊

  • @davidramey7186
    @davidramey7186 Рік тому

    I wonder if you could copper plate the aluminum

    • @davidramey7186
      @davidramey7186 Рік тому

      I just looked up that question and the answer is yes which is very very interesting

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      Thanks I have never used copper plate so I don't know anything about it.

  • @kaboom-zf2bl
    @kaboom-zf2bl Рік тому

    the hammered tip is the standard spray can tip ... the larger tip on the other copper is a micro spray tip ... the hammered has flockulent in it ... the other two dont ...

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and for the info

    • @kaboom-zf2bl
      @kaboom-zf2bl Рік тому

      @@UpcycleDesignLab something else you could do for that real copper look ... electroless plating and electro plating ... electroless using a chemical reaction the other a basic battery and chunk of copper tube or bar etc ...

  • @paulafernandes2127
    @paulafernandes2127 Рік тому

    Olá. Legendas por favor. Obrigada. Bjsss Portugal

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому +1

      Hi Paula - I believe that I have added subtitles in Portuguese. Let me know what you think. Thanks for watching. 🙂

    • @paulafernandes2127
      @paulafernandes2127 Рік тому

      @@UpcycleDesignLab Olá. Desculpe,tem legendas. Tola,não reparei. Obrigado!!!! Bjssss Portugal.

  • @GUNVALKERIE
    @GUNVALKERIE Рік тому

    So Patina samples? 🤔

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      Yes I have used this finish on several projects like this one. ua-cam.com/video/nI6tqvNu2E0/v-deo.html

  • @KMF3
    @KMF3 2 роки тому

    What are you going to do with them?

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  2 роки тому +2

      I have been working on some garden markers using this technique and I may come up with some other projects. Thanks again for watching.

  • @lzrd8460
    @lzrd8460 Рік тому

    I think alcohol ink would have been better than acrylics for giving an aged patina look.

    • @UpcycleDesignLab
      @UpcycleDesignLab  Рік тому

      They might have but I am not very good at working with alcohol inks. Thanks for watching.

  • @elizabethpolhemus4230
    @elizabethpolhemus4230 Рік тому

    Hammered finish paint is more like a stone paint

  • @sixpackbinky
    @sixpackbinky 2 роки тому

    👍

  • @charoborquezflores1903
    @charoborquezflores1903 Рік тому

    👏👏👍🌟

  • @user-ux6mf7cy2u
    @user-ux6mf7cy2u 2 роки тому

    Just use copper