Building Maple Leaf Sculptures

[@kevincason5309]

your awesome George, thanks for all the insight. beautiful work

[@CharlesStruble]

These are absolutely beautiful. Thanks George.

[@897473]

Robert, I use a Sharpie (felt marker). Yes, the line does melt away. This is a good question. Thinking about it I can see where it is a problem. I have done so many maple leaves that they line is more of a guide than a pattern. Plus, I I go rather fast so it the line is still slightly visible. An alternative might be to scribe the line into the copper. The copper will still darken but I've found a scribed line to always be visible. Thanks for the comment.

[@meanbean98]

soooo cool cant wait to do this ..wow your videos get right to the point thanks :)

[@897473]

Thanks. Yes, I like to start, enjoy the process and get it done.

[@hugawolf5074]

Great video! Love the colors!

[@897473]

Hugawolf: You need to do some KZbin videos. You've got lots of techniques.

[@897473]

I use an "0" tip for cutting out maple leaves. However, it is not exactly "cutting" but more like severing. The edges are rough. But this is good because it adds to the maple leaf design.

[@j2cool2]

sorry, I had trouble with my tablet. I will ask the question again. What size tip did you use for doing the flame cut out of the Maple leaf?

[@nsopceo]

I love all your videos, thanks. My question is what do you use to mark out the torch cutting pattern without it melting away?

[@Jsoli123]

Hey, how do you clean the copper after the cuting off? With acid? King regards from Switzerland.

[@halfsilver]

great preview! love your vids!

[@johnackroyd7407]

Hi, I want to make a copper water fountain in the shape of a tree, about 6' tall, water is to be pumped up the trunk using 28mm tube for the trunk, 12mm for the branches, using thinner tube as the branches extend to the twig. the water will trickle out and onto the leaves. My question is, should I solder or silver solder?

[@NMranchhand]

Wow, those are gorgeous. May I ask what model of handle are you using behind that “0” tip?

[@897473]

That's an off brand torch. Can't remember the name. Will check it out tomorrow.

[@897473]

That's an Uniweld torch. I haven't used that in a while. Any mid sized oxy/ace torch can do the same job. Just cut out 50 maple leaves last week and used a Victor Performer. Uniweld torch: uniweld.com/product/oxyacetylene-welding-handle/

[@NMranchhand]

@@897473 Thanks very much, I have the idea now. Where can I see your complete DVD instructions for sale?

[@897473]

@@NMranchhand Thanks for your query. I've been neglecting that web site and your question got me off ground zero and I reorganized it this morning. Any questions, let me know. www.gsegmedia.com

[@grahamclements-turner8868]

Hi George, your work is masterful. Can I ask what gauge copper you normally work with.

[@897473]

Graham, I use 16 oz. copper, Which is about 25 gauge or .0216. Sometimes I will use 20 oz, but 95% of what I do with copper is with the 16 oz. The ounce - means that it weights 16 oz. per square foot. So the 20 oz. would be a bit heavier. Let me know what you are working on. George

[@traceyklotz]

Beautiful!!! Would really like to learn how to do this type of art.

[@5809AUJG]

Are those welding metal rods you're using for the branches? And do you really cut out the leaves with a cutting torch? If so, how can you get such precision? Amazing! And beautiful.

[@897473]

RG 45 is a gas welding rod that you can buy at your welding supplier. Same place you will get your oxygen & acetylene. RG 45 is mild steel with a very thin copper sheath. This video offers more explanation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rabVan99nq92aLc I cut out the copper Maple Leaves with the oxygen acetylene oxidizing flame. (takes a little practice) kzbin.info/www/bejne/novPlIawhriFoa8

[@5809AUJG]

Thank you, Sir! As you said, what I needed to know about the rods were explained in your video. Sorry for my premature question. And, yes, cutting out those leaves with the torch will take me a LOT of practice...but I'm used to doing things over until I get them right. This is an expected thing for painters like me. But I'm patient, have excellent hand-eye coordination developed as a painter, and I love the details of things. And the joy is in the work, always, for me. I can barely wait to get started in this amazing medium. Much appreciated!

[@geneblinick7165]

I'd like to know how to clean one of these maple leaf sculptures after it has been hanging outdoors for a couple of years. thanks

[@897473]

Email me a photo of it and I can give you a "best guess". [e-mail]

[@j2cool2]

It wasn't text, I had trouble with my tablet and I had thought I re-ask the question while explaining the first question was not meant to typed that way; something must have still gone wrong. I was asking what size tip you use for the flame cutting on the Maple leaf. Sorry again for the mixed up. I made have made another mistake and did not realize it.

[@897473]

I use a wire brush on a motor. Cleaning the metal till it is all a copper color and then flame coloring. Check out my KZbin video on flame coloring, I think there is a video shot of wire brushing.

[@897473]

I know next to nothing about solder and very little about silver solder. For fountains I've always used Sil-Fos. It's cheaper than silver solder. Sorry that I can't be of much help as this is not in my area of experience.

[@geodezix]

how'd u attach stem to leaf....jesus, that's the most important part and u left it out!

[@897473]

That was just a preview of a full length video. You'll find those videos here: gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4218

[@897473]

I don't text, so I have no idea of what you are asking.

[@boonmeerinpol9371]

very good I dear

[@hugawolf5074]

LOL I learned from the Master!

[@j2cool2]

sorry, I had troube

[@j2cool2]

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