something i didn't mention regarding torch painting copper is that you don't want a real hot torch. the best way i can explain it is, you want a torch with kind of a lazy flame. any torch that has a pin point flame and gets hot enough to melt standard size solder is too hot. what i do is use a standard low cost screw-on propane torch and reduce the air input by restricting the size of the air holes at the base of the torch head, a spark plug boot works real well because it can stand the heat without getting hot itself so you can move it around with your fingers. by adjusting the intake air flow you can regulate the torch's flame from pin point hot all the way down to a flame equal to a standard butane lighter. copper is real sensitive to heat and it's a fine line between nice colors vibrant colors and washed out over heated looking copper. one quick example of something you can try is, block off all the intake air for the torch, you'll have a yellow lazy flame like a butane lighter, then start letting air in a little at a time and the flame will start turning blue, stop adjusting the air when the last bit of yellow flame disappears and you'll be left with a lazy blue flame that has the shape of a butane lighters flame but will be hotter. then with the flame held perfectly parallel to the copper put it up against the copper for a second then start rotating it in increments like the numbers on a clock face holding it in each position for only a couple seconds, by the time you make a full circle and pull the torch away the colors should be forming and you should have a something that resemble a flower. what you learn for that experiment should give you an idea of how it works and what you need to do to get the best colors. i hope this information gives you a little more incite into the process of torch painting.....
The copper tulips really show off the color of the copper. I prefer this look over the metal roses I've seen made. Can I use my everlast plasma cutter to cut out the outlines in the copper?
or you could use a real dremel with a pointed tungsten carbide bit to get in the tight areas on the flower instead of a saw, my set of bits cost $12 US from ebay and work phenomenal on all types of soft metal, you also could use a torch to paint the copper pedals of the flower giving them some colored tones ranging from deep blue to vibrant rainbow colors, torch painted copper is beautiful......
Since the video I now just drill 5mm holes at the base of the petals so I can get right in with the snips. Are the flame colours permanent or do they have to be clear lacquered?
i make mixed metal vases for my roses, the stuff i do is kinda a combination of post modern industrial design, scrap metal art and , steampunk. i usually use car, plumbing, or industrial scrap for the vase base, if the base is steel then i use thick wall copper pipe for the vessel and visa versa, here is a piece of copper pipe on my dresser i torch painted more then a year ago and it still has it's color. seems to me i experimented with clear coating it after torching and if i remember correctly the clear made the color disappear which i thought was really weird. exposure to the heat of the sun like putting it in a window sill will diminish the color. your copper flowers are beautiful you do nice work but if they were contrasted by polished steel it would take your art to the next level and really make them pop. electrical conduit once the galvanizing is removed will polish up almost like chrome and looks awesome mixed with copper. with your roses try making the leaves out of the lids from canned food, flatten them out with a hammer, heat them red hot to remove the coatings then cut them out, polish with steel wool and solder to branches made out of pieces of metal coat hangers. there are a few other really bitchen things you can do but i wont make this longer, if you want to know more let me know.......
Absolutly beautiful. I can assure you though that no self respecting fine limit sheet metal worker is going to go anywhere near those crap snips. They will however be using Left and Right Tin Snips. Otherwise know as "Gilbo's. Cheers, Don. 60 in April.
Thanks for your comment Don. There is a quality difference between tools that a professional would use day to day to make a living and those that meet the occasional use that a hobbyist puts them to. That difference often comes at a premium price.
I love the color of those flowers. This would be a perfect project to use my powerplasma cutter.
something i didn't mention regarding torch painting copper is that you don't want a real hot torch. the best way i can explain it is, you want a torch with kind of a lazy flame. any torch that has a pin point flame and gets hot enough to melt standard size solder is too hot. what i do is use a standard low cost screw-on propane torch and reduce the air input by restricting the size of the air holes at the base of the torch head, a spark plug boot works real well because it can stand the heat without getting hot itself so you can move it around with your fingers. by adjusting the intake air flow you can regulate the torch's flame from pin point hot all the way down to a flame equal to a standard butane lighter. copper is real sensitive to heat and it's a fine line between nice colors vibrant colors and washed out over heated looking copper.
one quick example of something you can try is, block off all the intake air for the torch, you'll have a yellow lazy flame like a butane lighter, then start letting air in a little at a time and the flame will start turning blue, stop adjusting the air when the last bit of yellow flame disappears and you'll be left with a lazy blue flame that has the shape of a butane lighters flame but will be hotter. then with the flame held perfectly parallel to the copper put it up against the copper for a second then start rotating it in increments like the numbers on a clock face holding it in each position for only a couple seconds, by the time you make a full circle and pull the torch away the colors should be forming and you should have a something that resemble a flower. what you learn for that experiment should give you an idea of how it works and what you need to do to get the best colors. i hope this information gives you a little more incite into the process of torch painting.....
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your bench looks as neat as mine. ;-))
A tidy bench is a sign of a sick mind.
@@maureenmoore4680 now I know why my wife calls me sick. ;-))
I used a 3/8" drill bit at the joint of the petals to simplify cutting them out,
The copper tulips really show off the color of the copper. I prefer this look over the metal roses I've seen made. Can I use my everlast plasma cutter to cut out the outlines in the copper?
Maybe you could. I have a 50 amp plasma but I don't think it would turn down low enough for 0.5mm copper. I will give it a try though.
Looks fantastic, is the template still available ?
Geoff, email me at mike@coulsdononline.com and I will send you the template
Nice video,Where do you get your copper sheets from please ?
If you are in the UK try Noggin End Metals www.nogginend.com/product/Copper-C101-Sheet
instead of using a jewelers saw, simply drill that area, then snip up to the hole you drilled
or you could use a real dremel with a pointed tungsten carbide bit to get in the tight areas on the flower instead of a saw, my set of bits cost $12 US from ebay and work phenomenal on all types of soft metal, you also could use a torch to paint the copper pedals of the flower giving them some colored tones ranging from deep blue to vibrant rainbow colors, torch painted copper is beautiful......
Since the video I now just drill 5mm holes at the base of the petals so I can get right in with the snips. Are the flame colours permanent or do they have to be clear lacquered?
i make mixed metal vases for my roses, the stuff i do is kinda a combination of post modern industrial design, scrap metal art and , steampunk. i usually use car, plumbing, or industrial scrap for the vase base, if the base is steel then i use thick wall copper pipe for the vessel and visa versa, here is a piece of copper pipe on my dresser i torch painted more then a year ago and it still has it's color. seems to me i experimented with clear coating it after torching and if i remember correctly the clear made the color disappear which i thought was really weird. exposure to the heat of the sun like putting it in a window sill will diminish the color. your copper flowers are beautiful you do nice work but if they were contrasted by polished steel it would take your art to the next level and really make them pop. electrical conduit once the galvanizing is removed will polish up almost like chrome and looks awesome mixed with copper. with your roses try making the leaves out of the lids from canned food, flatten them out with a hammer, heat them red hot to remove the coatings then cut them out, polish with steel wool and solder to branches made out of pieces of metal coat hangers. there are a few other really bitchen things you can do but i wont make this longer, if you want to know more let me know.......
Absolutly beautiful.
I can assure you though that no self respecting fine limit sheet metal worker is going to go anywhere near those crap snips.
They will however be using Left and Right Tin Snips. Otherwise know as "Gilbo's.
Cheers, Don. 60 in April.
Thanks for your comment Don. There is a quality difference between tools that a professional would use day to day to make a living and those that meet the occasional use that a hobbyist puts them to. That difference often comes at a premium price.
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Perfect video................to sleep,😴...
Glad you found a use for it that doesn't require any ability. If you do drift off to sleep be careful not to fall out of your kiddie seat.
Can I get the template for these? Please and thank you
PM your email address to mike@coulsdononline.com and I will send you the template as a .pdf
Mike Moore Hi Mike I sit possibility to still get the template of the tulip address is johnal1960@ cfl.rr.com
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I was wondering if you could send the template to me as well? (lukman.et3@gmail.com)
josemankel@hotmail.com please
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Hi can I get template for these? Please and thank you