A mystery no longer !

16 years ago

I added a bunch of beads from an old stash I had so it will spin & dangle in the sun. Here's a pic & then a close up. I have to admit ,I'm not too happy with it. I have to learn a better way to cover up the silver solder to match the copper.

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sorie6 zone 6b
16 years ago
Wow that is really pretty. Bet it will sparkle in the sun!TFS.
Calamity_J
16 years ago
VERY NICE!!! Have you tried copper patina for the solder joints? Or even black patina, but seriously, it looks great right now!!!!
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toomuchglass
Original Author
16 years ago
I DID do the copper patina .. it turned out very dark - almost like antiqued copper. Maybe in time the copper coil will age to match the darker patina. I just thought of something - I have copper rub & buff .... darn it ..... I'm the queen of after thoughts ....
jeannespines
16 years ago
I like the color combo you used...and also the different patterns...the leaf, rectangular beads with gold...I don't think the diff color of solder hurts the pc at all...very original & will be very pretty out in the sun. TFS! Jeanne S.
sunnyca_gw
16 years ago
I think it came out beautiful! You are too much of a perfectionist! People are used to metal having joints, some metal & glass furniture has little brass clips or something all around to hold it all together. I really like the beads & leaves with the larger beads. It works!!! Jan
katishooked
16 years ago
I like the way this turned out. It will sparkle I bet.

Kat
PKponder TX Z7B
16 years ago
I love it! How did you get the copper coiled so perfectly?

Pam
toomuchglass
Original Author
16 years ago
I coiled it with pure muscle ! LOL
Dottie B.
16 years ago
That is gorgeous!!! If you are having problems with the copper patina turning black, it's likely due to not cleaning the flux off well enough. Great job on this though...it is beautiful!
luna_llena_feliz
16 years ago
Great job on your mystery copper coil! I bet it will look fantastic when the sun hits it. I wouldn't have noticed the soldered joints if you hadn't pointed them out. lol! To me they look the way they are supposed to. And once it weathers, won't it all kind of turn the same color?
susie_gardener_2007
16 years ago
That's very beautiful. Good job!
plumnellyga
16 years ago
Great job!
Good job on the solder, too.! You can use fine steel wool on the solder & then use the copper patina again on it. Also, if you use carnuba wax, it will keep it from tarnishing so fast. Find it in the car wax section. It also helps keep the glass shiny!
concretenprimroses
16 years ago
Its beautiful! I love it.
Kathy
PKponder TX Z7B
16 years ago
You must have biceps of steel!
Marlene Kindred
16 years ago
I love the way it turned out! And I love the color and type choice of beads too! It will look great outside and will probably weather very nicely! Great Job Kathy!
goldenpond
16 years ago
Looks good enough to EAT!
Barbara Kelly
16 years ago
That is absolutely perfect! I adore it, WTG, don't touch a thing...lol

Well Done
excessfroufrou
16 years ago
That is way cool, love the orange and green together.
Syble
gldno1
16 years ago
I agree; it doesn't hurt the look at all that the solder joints show. I am betting when it ages some, you won't even notice it. I can just see it in the sun and a breeze.

It's beautiful.