I love copper. What can I say, I can't put it on enough items. Today I took a plain jane box I bought at one of our local stores. It came like this and I immediately thought copper metal on those numbers.
Although this container looks pretty cool just
like
it
is.....
It looks even better with copper metal on the numbers.
So I took pure copper metal and antiqued it One with Ver-Day
Two with liver of sulpher
Three with a industrial heat gun.
Now this heat gun isn't the wussie ass one that crafters use. This is an industrial, peel paint off walls, burn the hell out of your fingers kind. It gets to 1200 degrees. So you can't touch the tip...duh. You could also use a torch but mine was out of butane. I love this piece. I think it may be the best thing I've ever done. If you want to get an up close and personal look at it, we will have it on display at our booth at The Tucson Bead Show in Feb.
To see how we did this watch this video.
absolutely awesome as always. you girls cease to amaze us.
Posted by: Joy S. | January 09, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Love the look of the Numbers on the box. Also watched the 12/28/08 video "Taco Tuesday the Movie" Funny!!!! Happy Belated New Years Megan Cheryl and TSS crew.
Posted by: Sharon L-S | January 10, 2012 at 06:22 AM
Gorgeous! Love the different effects pure copper can produce
Posted by: Starla | January 10, 2012 at 06:52 AM
Ok...gotta get some copper and that VerDay it's the bomb.
Posted by: Suzette L. | January 10, 2012 at 07:58 AM
I love it. I would have never thought to do all 3 techniques on one piece. It looks great. Question: How long can you store liver of sulfur that you dissolved or do you have to toss the unused liquid? I have never used that stuff before. Thanks.
Posted by: Brenda | January 10, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Stunning!!!!!
Posted by: snazzyoriginal | January 10, 2012 at 09:03 AM
Ooh, i just love the video and technique!!!!
Posted by: WilmaB | January 10, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Kick ass piece!
Posted by: Gerrie Johnnic | January 10, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Gorgeous piece, but BE SERIOUS!... "best thing you've ever done"... your talents are unlimited; everything you do is the BEST!
Posted by: Kathy | January 11, 2012 at 04:27 AM
Way cool! I could do that with my plain front box set from Ikea. Hmm! Wood letters from Michael's, covered in copper. Yes! Or maybe even just use the lovely sheets of metal I have and cover each letter in a different color. Have a great time in Tucson!
Posted by: Barbara Tobey | January 11, 2012 at 05:40 AM
Wow! That really looks amazing!
Posted by: Cherri | January 11, 2012 at 08:00 AM
That is beautiful! Could be one of my favorite pieces too. I'll be on the lookout for a similar box. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Jo Ann | January 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Love the video also like Barbara's idea re; Ikea & Michaels This I'll have to try.
Happy New Ladies!
Posted by: Sharon L-S | January 13, 2012 at 05:49 AM
Great video! Wouldn't have thought to use all three techniques on the same piece. The only one I haven't tried is the heat. If you see smoke coming from Grapevine this weekend you will know why ;>)
Posted by: Carol Johnson | January 13, 2012 at 08:34 AM