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Post by BUNYIP on Apr 30, 2006 21:59:56 GMT -5
PLEASE PUT ALL COMMENTS BUNYIP'S HOBBY CRAFTS ON THIS THREAD!
Thankyou
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Post by cuchculan on Apr 30, 2006 22:12:06 GMT -5
Is an excellent piece. Maybe you can explain how exactly you do such stuff. Like actually get the images onto the copper ? I assume there is a method. Unlike other similar works were you might make a mould and pour the heated liquid in. Don't think that can be done with copper, can it ? Would assume copper to be a lighter material. But what do I know. Never worked with it in my life. Curious to hear more though.
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Post by BUNYIP on Apr 30, 2006 22:39:23 GMT -5
Thanks CUCH for comments.
Copper Art is fairly simple once you get the hang of it.
The sheets used are pretty thin and all drawings on it are what is called hollow figures and shapes. This is done by first putting your pattern or drawing over the sheet and using say a biro you press in the outer lines of the pattern etc. This becomes the back of your work.
Simple tools are used much like wooden spoons and such shapes often used with leather etc.. You press in on the copper within the shapes with the best tool for size with a rubbing motion that stretches the soft copper out thinner. Thus your shape protrudes at the front. You use different pressures and tools for different heights you want the protusions to be. There's a knack with practice that your work on the stretched areas are nice and smooth. You can only work the copper to a certain degree or you will push through it if too thin.
Once you are happy with your work, you melt wax and fill all depressions to even level with the sheet then mount it on a board.
I use plaster of paris for this filling as doesn't melt in very hot weather.
When you get proficient at it you can go on to more expensive material like Pewter etc. I have made works using both in same Picture with good effect. It's a matter of pressings then cut-outs to fit the different metals where you want them.
It's interesting hobby wise and you could get all the info you need plus tools and materials from any Craft Shop. They sell patterns too till you get to where you use own suitable drawings with regard to what you can do with the copper/pewter etc.
Hope that helped a bit. LOL
Regards
Bunyip
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Post by lunaria on May 1, 2006 6:18:32 GMT -5
That copper Horoscope wheel is very beautiful. Wouldn't mind having it on MY wall.
Luv, LUN
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Post by BUNYIP on May 1, 2006 18:27:24 GMT -5
Transfered for CUCH!
It is one excellent craft. One that has been around since the dawn of time. Along with Bunyip himself. ( LOL ) Amazing reading how it was done. I don't doubt the skill that goes into it for a second. Fair play to you. Lot of patience no doubt needed and a lot of swearing in between hammer blows.
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Post by BUNYIP on May 1, 2006 18:32:33 GMT -5
Thanks LUN!
Thanks CUCH!Your interest and comments much appreciated. Regards Bunyip[/b][/i][/size][/color] 
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Post by lunaria on May 7, 2006 9:50:09 GMT -5
Nice place you got there for making your stuff.
I do mine on the living room floor.
LUN.
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Post by lunaria on May 7, 2006 9:54:42 GMT -5
That's one neat dog house too. You are very talented.
LUN.
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Post by BUNYIP on May 7, 2006 21:08:35 GMT -5
Thanks LUN!
For those kind comments.
Regards
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Post by lunaria on May 11, 2006 10:34:17 GMT -5
Oh, Bunyip, your bears are much better than mine.
It looks like you put buckskin or doeskin on your bear's paws too.
Your noses are so much better,
LUN.
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Post by BUNYIP on May 11, 2006 19:32:17 GMT -5
Thankyou LUN!
Appreciate your comments re Bears.
The pads are Suede. So similar to Buckskin. Yes the Mouth Noses are a real art to do to make look good. It is by way of laying the stitches. Afterwards a little wax on the threads also helps. One has to be careful though re number of stitches and tension or either the material will pucker too much or even tear at the section re number of holes in it.
Regards
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Post by lunaria on May 15, 2006 10:22:58 GMT -5
Bunyip,
The mink bear is wonderful.
I know how hard it was to stitch him. I had a mink jacket that I made a bear out of. It wasn't old like yours though but it was still hard. I couldn't give him to anyone because my family is allergic to fur.
I love your mink bear. Good idea on reversing the fur for the paws.
LUN.
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Post by BUNYIP on May 15, 2006 22:44:35 GMT -5
Hi LUN!Thanks for the comments. I did that reversing of skin for the paws having one paw show the Furriers Original Skin Stamp so it would verify that it was true MINK. Funny enough people always tend to say things like "It maybe fake etc." So to eliminate that and for my daughters sake re her having legitimate collectables I thought it was a good idea. Regards Bunyip[/b][/i][/size][/color]
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