Copper Finishes & Textures #3

[@triple_darkness]

You have one of the best channels as far as metal working sir.

[@Nomad_Paws]

Great idea! Loved it. Thank you for taking the time doing this tutorial and sharing your knowledge with us.

[@dragonsheadforge3652]

It is these little tricks that can make a simple piece really come to life. Thank you.

[@897473]

I agree!

[@yulimaraguilar7799]

Mr. Geoge, you have no idea how much this help me. This techniques are exactly what a needed. So thank you so much. Extraordinary techniques using things that we can find at home.

[@YosarianCat22]

Great Textures George! I am going to use pillow block shape piece of wood with a tightening bolt threaded into the wood for easy replacement of the 'texture mandrels'. I always make changes to the bolt threads or whatever and then temper it. My favorite so far is with the threads filed down which flattens the 'valley' of the texture. Next project: figuring out a way to hod the metal tight in order to texture a portion and leaving some area untouched which makes the texture 'pop' all the more. Thanks again George! Tom

[@tbgtbg6311]

Superbly gratifying!!!

[@LUV4TINK]

Hi George, I really like your videos. I think I would try a wood block with a v-channel cut into it to hold the rod. You can make it longer and clamp it to the work table too. Keep the videos coming.

[@897473]

Glad you like. Appreciate the comment. George

[@897473]

Chuck, good idea about the nuts on the end. Maybe a double nut on each end for those who don't have a way of brazing or welding. I tried the vice, but the continuous hammer blows moved the threaded rod in the vice, no matter how much I tightened the vice down.

[@897473]

John, your idea of welding the rod to a plate is a good one, but I am trying to make this as simple as possible. Especially for those who don't have the equipment to weld or braze.

[@Arghwhat]

Thanks for démonstration

[@lifeisgood7740]

I love your creativity. Thank you. I am hooked on cooper.

[@897473]

Glad you enjoy the videos. Just finished making a couple of parts for some wall sculptures. Was thinking, how much fun it is to have an idea and through trial and error, bring it to life.

[@OthO67]

Thank you for the inspiration. The only time I've touched cooper is when I'm fixing a leak in my cellar......No longer is this true........P.S. I read your creativity log on your site and you have bent my soul! Your an amazing man, thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom.

[@CharlesStruble]

I really like the "snake skin" texture you came up with. On the threaded rod, maybe if a nut was put on each end, then tack weld the nuts to a piece of steel? Clamp it in the vise?

[@kellycanadadesignbuildinte1376]

Love the textures! how thick was the brass and copper?

[@kathleenwalton3311]

Those are neat. Why do you have to heat the copper? Thanks

[@junesmith3198]

Love your What If moments

[@diymanic8869]

Thank you s much - i loved it something fierce cos I am a "DIY on your lap' individual Many of your videos have been helpful - you serve as an inspiratyion to many:)

[@damianholzmann7573]

Thank you for the quick reply, I really enjoy your videos very much. 95% works for me.

[@JohnHampton]

One of those 'what if ' moments that I think we are all familiar with. What if you welded the threaded rod to a flat plate then clamped in the vice? Thanks again for another informative episode, you never disappoint.

[@ronduff4325]

Pretty Cool ! I'll do it !

[@Bakedsilly420]

Mr george why dont you just tack a rod coupling to the table and thread the rod into that with a nut to keep it stationary?

[@rustamgani6826]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@897473]

I appreciate copper because all the things one can do with it. There are more Texture videos - scroll down. Indexed categories of videos. gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4657

[@897473]

Took at look at your stove. Bit too technical for me, but I can really appreciate your passion for what you are doing.

[@franklinjeffers84]

Just found your videos. Love the channel.

[@897473]

Franklin Jeffers Thanks for viewing. Hopefully I'll keep adding to the KZbin videos, so stay tuned. George

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

How about just welding part of a large threaded bolt to the face of a cheap hammer, or welding several smaller bolts on. I have also had good results with a large framing hammer. They are typically 22oz and have a deeply checkered face. Now you have me thinking about all the things I could weld to a hammer to make various textures.

[@897473]

+AndTheCorrectAnswerIs Interesting. If you have any photos, please post them.

[@897473]

Good idea! Thanks for the tip.

[@g.m.5412]

Great idea!!

[@897473]

Thanks for commenting. I've found that I am using that technique more and more. Interesting effects.

[@damianholzmann7573]

Is it possible to do the work your doing using a Smith Little Torch and propane for fuel? Love your videos thanks

[@897473]

Yes my son has that torch. Amazed at the heat it can put out. You can do 95% of what I do with a standard torch.

[@wayneb9375]

can this technique work on 1/4" copper bar or do u have a video showing work on that thickness

[@897473]

Definitely possible with annealing and then using a very heavy hammer. Never tried it on heavier copper.

[@powertymer2748]

I can see it in a brass sleeve on a ss steel chain or bracelet. And wam artisen jewelry

[@897473]

That would be great.

[@andychrist77]

Awesome

[@geofflotton5292]

Plant a seed and see it grow.

[@897473]

You are right! One idea leads to another and another.