Hammered Copper- Still Life

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Welder

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Now, will use a flating tool and a flat face sheet metal hammer to reflaten background.

[oilpainter2247]

john this is great work ,,, how long do things like this take you to get done with ,,,,,,,,,,must take you tons of time ...................

well i will be watching this one .mike

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Layed the work on a steel table outside to pour some acid on it so it will turn green in parts. Will let it lay for a week. Although I,ve been posting these photos for a week. All the work pictured so far was done over the course of two days. This weekend I,ll mostly be makeing the frame. Have not seen the piece since I layed it outside a week ago. So won,t know till in the morning how it came out.

[Erika Takacs]

Thanks for sharing the process, very interesting indeed. Say hi to Bob for me please!

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Pieces for frame. 1&1/2 x 1/8 thick. And 1/2 x 1/2 pieces to hold copper.

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Conner piece.

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Conner after welding.

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After welding the four sides of frame. Will weld in holding angles.

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Frame is welded. Need to clean with steel
ush.

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This is what the copper looks like after being outside with asid on it for a week.

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To much green. Will remove some.

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Sign work

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Copper clamped in frame.

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Sloider pieces of copper from the back side to hold copper work on angles.

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Sign name on back of work with paint pen.

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Work is ready for a clear coat.