Coloring Copper With Colored Pencils

[@karenescalera8193]

I just stumbled across colored copper while sufering the net and then jumped on KZbin to find out how and ran across the OnlineJewelryAcademy tutorials. Thank you so much Professon Ahr. You're instructions were precise and clear and I am excited with the prospectes of future projects in my life. Thanks for sharing!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Karen, I'm so glad that you discovered the OJA. Please let your jewelry making friends know about us. I'm glad that you are enjoying the videos and that you like my style of instruction. Please be sure to visit our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com There you will find the entire OJA playlist organized into helpful categories. Once again, welcome to our tribe. Thanks for your support! : )

[@seaglassbarbara5083]

I use a heat gun to dry the Gesso. Can be done in a few minutes. :)

[@cleverkimscurios3783]

So THAT'S how that kind of disc cutter works! I bought a cheapo one and couldn't figure out how to get the metal to stay still (mine doesn't slide nicely on the pins and sticks with about a 1/8" gap). Luckily my husband has access to a machining shop- he says he's going to take it in and fix it for me. Yay!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Clever Kim's Curios Hi Kim, Yeah, the disc cutters sold by suppliers are hit or miss. Thank goodness you have a handy husband. Thanks for your support! : )

[@fluffyhead6377]

When you cut the copper disks are the edges not sharp?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Anytime you cut metal, whether you use a disc cutter or a saw blade, the edges will be sharp. But, it is easy to smooth them with a file or a piece of sandpaper. In a pinch you could use a nail file or and emery board. 😀

[@fluffyhead6377]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy I know cutting metal makes it sharp, I have never cut disks with the tools you use and I didn’t see you sand them so I assumed the die smoothed them for you thanks for clearing it up for me.

[@40923]

I love your videos!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thank you for the compliment. Thank you for your support! : )

[@margaretmcart]

You can also use odorless turpentine with a Q-tip to smear the colors.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks for the helpful suggestion. : )

[@janevickers4339]

i am thinking this could be on any metal you choose. True?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Well, you could. But, I wouldn't want to cover up my gold pieces using this technique. And, working with hard metal like stainless steel might prove difficult. I suggest sticking to copper and brass. ; )

[@austinsehgal8683]

Excuse me professor Johnathan, I need to color a drawing as if it was covered by the patina(Copper) I need to know what colored pencils I should use on the drawing.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Austin, There are two basic patinas for copper. Both are shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aImUZ5uEociSa6s So, you could use a combination of green and brown colored pencils or terra-cotta, reds and black. Good luck with your project. Thanks for your support! : )

[@austinsehgal8683]

I am trying to get the type of Green Patina color. And the thing is, I have Crayla colored pencils only, not prismacolor. So if you could lend me your wisdom, do you think you have recommended colors for the colors I need to make the green patina?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Austin, Just try using your green and blue pencils along with your brown and white pencils. I'm sure if you experiment a little you can make it work. Good luck.

[@minalshah119]

Hello Prof. John Ahr, how did you put few round disc on one leather string?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Minal, I positioned the first disc in the center of my cord. I made a loop. I inserted that loop through the hole of the disc, and ran the rest of the cord through that loop. I then repeated the same process making sure to keep the distance consistent. Good luck with your project. Remember, you can always practice. Thanks for your support! : )

[@sophiatranoris8181]

Prof. John Ahr, Thank you for another great video! I am looking for a disc cutter like the one you are using here. Do you know the brand? I cannot find a disc cutter to cut out a one inch disc, or larger. Thank you!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Sophia, Glad you enjoyed the video. I purchased the disc cutter used in the video many years ago from Rio Grande. I don't know what the brand of it is because it's not marked. Generally, larger discs are sawed out of sheet metal. That's probably why you're having a hard time finding a larger disc cutter. Thanks for your support! : )

[@dianewoods193]

You should always use a BRASS hammer when using your Disc Cutter to prevent damage to your dies. Steel hammers can damage your dies. Also you need to use cut lube for your dies

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks for the great comment. 😀

[@650tonyd]

where can I get the disc cutter?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hey Tony, You can purchase a disc cutter from any jewelry supply company. You might also look on e-bay. Do some comparative shopping and find the one you need/want for the price that's right. Thanks for your support! : )

[@junesmith3198]

If you can afford to buy a Swanstrom - spend the extra money - it will be well worth it in the long run. I bought a cheap one and after a few strikes, you spend more time filing the rough edges ... Had I known then, what I know now, I would have invested in the Swanstrom - www.riogrande.com/Product/SwanstromRoundDiscCutterSet/112509?gclid=CjwKEAiA3NTFBRDKheuO6IG43VQSJAA74F77SEG_bTQD-V1aRVeUMCNK2CEgb7EnNns2swy2voeKjBoCLHvw_wcB

[@divazuc]

Hi Jonathan, I really enjoyed your video! I had one concern you didn't really talked about- are the sealers used in your videos are enough for making this piece water-resistant or at least prevent it from tarnish? since copper is a metal you have to plate somehow in order to keep it shiny and nice. My other question is about patterns... can I add patterns to this material with other methods besides the copy-paper? Many thanks! :) Diva

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hey Diva, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. (By the way, my name is Prof. John Ahr not Jonathan.) The OJA has a video on sealing copper with lacquer. But, the spray fixatives used in the video will also seal the bare copper if you use them on the back as well as the front. Using transfer paper is the easiest way to apply a pattern onto the gesso surface. You could also make a paper pattern, punch small holes with a pin, and "pounce" your pattern onto your piece. But, you could use any number of methods. I suggest that you experiment and find a method that appeals to you. Thanks for your support! : )

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Pretty, but I think I'll save my copper for something other than colored pencils. I suppose brass or stainless steel washers or something less costly than copper sheet metal might work for this idea as well. TFS!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Michelle, I merely demonstrated this technique with "washer-like" copper objects. There are some artists who perform this technique on large copper vessels. But, if all you want is a necklace similar to the one in the video, you make a good point. Thanks for your support! : )

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Oh, OK. I hadn't considered using the tech otherwise. Duh.