TallTayl Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hey @iansmommaya, little by little I’m getting there! One by one the variables are falling into place with the process. This is harder than candles 🤣. The latest update was a magnetic mixer to move the chemical process around in the copper bath. Next will be better temp control. Then finally, making my own electro solution. Something about sulfuric acid intimidates me. I know I know We throw around sodium hydroxide without a second thought, but this is different, lol. Far from good, here’s a green man that came out of the bath and is ready for a patina treatment. He needs a polish in the details, but hey, he is covered in COPPER! I did manage to cover some beeswax foundation in copper, and have a piece of bark in the bath now. Organics are hard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Holy cow! He’s gorgeous!!!! You can can totally do this! Sulfuric acid is only scary if you mess up badly. Remain a wary, remain thoughtful and careful. You’ll mess up eventually, but not badly. You’ll do fine! If if you can handle sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide you can handle sulfuric acid! You got this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 That's beautiful! WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRush Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Those details! Beautiful!🌸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 That guy was sculpted by my artist friend Robin Raab. I’m doing the chemical part to metal form. In the end we will have dragons, faeries, etc. with gemstones, natural botanicals, like copper formed leaves, acorns, etc. she and i have always wanted a venture together, no better time than the present! We will figure the rest out. Possibilities are endless. Though, when two artists are together it can be a danepgerous combo 🤣 ideas are flung about everywhere. Watch out or you’ll be hit with a few 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The copper is gorgeous. You really did a beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 What a difference the dremel fitted with polishing brushes made! Too bad I’m going to be tarnishing them soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I can’t wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 So Awesome to see all of the new things you try (and master) @TallTayl. I love the copper and natural materials! Just lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 What are you making? Is this a statue or some type of candle? Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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