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clear copper???
moose -
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 - 9:51pm
If it is not im proper I would like to ask a question as my first post. I have been playing with copper making roses. I have one that I would like to preserve the color and prevent it from tarnishing. What would be a good coating to use for this. I will attempt to include a photo.
p.s. Hi Warren  Welcome Moose, Great rose
Fred Zweig -
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 10:58am
Welcome Moose, Great rose and Bill is right on with the Incralac and Ganoksin information. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Fred Zweig  I also need clear coats
eligius1427 -
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 1:07pm
I was able to find Incralac on the web, but haven't been able to locate the Nicholas lacquer. Do you have a wesite or contact info? Jake  Permalac is also another
walker -
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 1:28pm
Permalac is also another good lacquer with UV protection. It can be found at: http://www.permalac.com/product.asp Walker  nice flower
Paula -
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 9:18pm
I've played a little with copper. I use a water based polyurethane to preserve it. If I heat color my copper, the water base doesn't dull the colors quite as much as an oil base. If you try this, make sure you experiment on a scrap piece before putting it on a finished piece. You may or may not like how it looks. Great job on your flower  Warren, Yep that is
moose -
Friday, October 5, 2007 - 9:41pm
Warren, metalcraft by moose  Bulk
warren -
Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 12:02am
The last time I bought some I got 5 five gallons. That is how they sold it. I just finished using all of it, after about 6 years. I buy the out door type. No local distributors but they will sale in smaller quanities. In fact I need to order another gallon. I use one of those areosal cans with the glass jar you can get from body supplies. Then you only use what you need. warren Try wallmart under the name
visitor -
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 1:27pm
Try wallmart under the name Behlen Jetspray in the garden center $29.00 in a 21oz spray can. That's where I buy it. |
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HI Moose !
Hi Moose, welcome to da group.How ya do'in.This is a fantastic group. Sorry, I haven't an answer for the clear coat.I did have a piece a powder-coated at a place up in Baraga and they had some clear powder coat available. I know nothing about it though. I was thinking of having a clear color coat on a sheet metal dragon sculpture. Good to see you're still smash metal!
Frank (in da UP der, eh?)