Copper Coloring with a Butane Torch

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Almost anyone can color copper using an inexpensive butane torch. Not as quick as using oxygen acetylene, but does provide more control. The coloring in this video is done in real time, Coloring with the butane torch takes more time than when using an oxygen acetylene torch. But, it does give more control. Look for more videos on KZread. People use copper coloring for a number of purposes. I only use it for coloring copper leaves.

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  • @ramsesosirus
    @ramsesosirus2 жыл бұрын

    Just learned George passed away July 1, 2021... your videos are still helping people, thank you!

  • @esliet

    @esliet

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really ? RIP sir

  • @burg5556

    @burg5556

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 💙

  • @Donosomaria28

    @Donosomaria28

    Жыл бұрын

    QEPD querido maestro! Gracias por tu enseñanzas. Que estés en el cielo jugando con cobre 🤗🤗

  • @billrobinson8042
    @billrobinson8042 Жыл бұрын

    My condolences to the family, if it's any consolation, his videos are still sharing his knowledge and experience. That's a great thing to pass on. Thank you

  • @adayinmyworld
    @adayinmyworld10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work👌🏾

  • @margaretbowman6647
    @margaretbowman6647 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for your tips! I have found something that seems to maintain about 75% of the color! I call it a vapor chamber. I put the piece on a paper plate down in the bottom of an empty plastic trashcan. I gently spray for about 3 to 5 seconds at the mouth of the trashcan and then put the lid on quickly! The vapor particles can gently float down and land on your metal. I do this 3 to 4 times. And it seems to work better then spraying it by hand, up close! Any technique that gets your metal wet… Destroys that beautiful patina! This new technique… Reduces the size of the paper particles to teeny ones… It helps!👍

  • @belgrademachine
    @belgrademachine6 жыл бұрын

    Love the end product! and very relaxing to watch the process on the leaves.

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. How are things in Montana?

  • @belgrademachine

    @belgrademachine

    6 жыл бұрын

    George Goehl Good! And been meaning to make a video. I tumble my plasma cut parts with stones. It removes dross as well as makes for a unique patina... opens up the cold rolled steel to rust too. Cool shelving brackets, keychains, table legs etc. I work full time so it remains a hobby business. Your work is awesome! Always nice to see your stuff.

  • @darrellolsen1204
    @darrellolsen12042 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, I'm going give it a go 😁👍

  • @paolo1960
    @paolo19606 жыл бұрын

    Mr. George Gohel, grazie e complimenti perché lei è un vero artista che con intelligenza, creatività, artigianalità e sensibilità regala "Un Anima" ad ogni oggetto e diventa "Vita". Saluti e buone cose da Paolo Croce - Genua Italy

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind compliments. Used Google translate . And the very best to you! George

  • @MicrobyteAlan
    @MicrobyteAlan6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks from Orlando

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thanks for commenting.

  • @bradthayer6782
    @bradthayer67823 жыл бұрын

    I keep hearing that lacquer will preserve the color better. I recently bought several brands and I will be experimenting soon. The rustoleum crystal clear is my go to now, but it definitely mutes the colors.

  • @897473

    @897473

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now that you mention it, recently I've been using clear lacquer and it does seems to mute the color less.

  • @logananaya
    @logananaya2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you george:)💛 May you be at peace bother

  • @syedshahidulislam7180
    @syedshahidulislam71804 жыл бұрын

    Simply beautiful sir!

  • @897473

    @897473

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you like copper coloring, search around on KZread. You'll people who are far more skilled at copper coloring than me. My use of copper coloring is limited to copper leaves.

  • @syedshahidulislam7180

    @syedshahidulislam7180

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@897473 your humility is humbling enough! Great work with the leaves though ! Actually i wished to test out the effect on a bike fuel tank wherein only the tank has either a copper shell or is entirely made out of coated copper and painted using this art-form with the rest of the bike being painted matte black.

  • @Vatsek
    @Vatsek6 жыл бұрын

    Nice colors.

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'd to take some more time and experiment with that little torch.

  • @judydejong3789
    @judydejong37894 жыл бұрын

    You do beautiful work! Love the colors in the leaves.

  • @897473

    @897473

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting. More videos coming.

  • @joseangel358
    @joseangel3582 жыл бұрын

    Se puede aplicar una laca??

  • @addictedtotreasuretrash108
    @addictedtotreasuretrash1083 жыл бұрын

    Hej i do this with a gas torch and a small one also but when finished how do i keep the colour onto the copper ? What i mean is, i sand down the copper, shine it up with wire wool and then use my burner on it , oce i have the colours i leave it cool, but then on some of them the colours all rub off and i am left with a blotchy colours . Any tips please ? Thanx

  • @nsopceo
    @nsopceo6 жыл бұрын

    How do you avoid further color change when brazing? I like the control compared to O A. Thanks George

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    I wish I knew! :-) Just finished 50 butterflies and a dozen copper maple leaves. I got some great colors but it seems that every one turns out differently. On the butterflies I got the best colors using the standard hardware store type propane torch. Worked great on the butterflies but couldn't get the same effect on the maple leaves. One tip though, is to take the flame away just before you get to the color you want. For a second or two the color will change once you take the flame away. Wish I could give you some definite steps, but it has always been a trial and error process.

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    Just re-read your question. Coloring is the last step before applying a spray finish. Any brazing is done before coloring.

  • @miscsilliness
    @miscsilliness6 жыл бұрын

    George, Trying to braze 2 pieces of 16 gauge copper together using a copper/ brass rod with a propane torch. It doesn’t melt the rod even with a long application of the flame and even when it does heat up, a blob of the rod falls off the end and cools in to a hard chunk. No braze for me! Any thoughts? I’m trying to tack together 2 halves of a fish. I think I just need to get an oxy torch.

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    Brazing copper: Are you brazing 16 oz. copper or 16 gauge? 16 gauge is a lot heavier than 16 oz. There are several types of propane torches. The more expensive propane torches mix the propane with the oxygen in the rooms differently than the basic propane torch. If you have the basic propane torch (about $13.00) you might upgrade to a better torch (about $40.00). Another solutions is a video I did on "Heat Containment": kzread.info/dash/bejne/c32umqeQm9e5XcY.html

  • @miscsilliness

    @miscsilliness

    6 жыл бұрын

    George Goehl George, sorry, correct 16 ounce

  • @markmeler5205
    @markmeler52054 жыл бұрын

    What about using automotive clear coat as a finish?

  • @897473

    @897473

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark, I really don't know whether that would allow for keeping the colors. My son just ordered some new spray that is suppose to keep the colors. www.everbritecoatings.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7

  • @jerrymiller1954
    @jerrymiller19546 жыл бұрын

    Nice one George. How do you get the green ?

  • @897473

    @897473

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jerry, I get the green rarely and have no clear idea of what I did to get it. Some people have this down but for me it is truly trial and error.

  • @jerrymiller1954

    @jerrymiller1954

    6 жыл бұрын

    George Goehl Thanks George. I find most of the colours are “trial and error”. Thanks for the reply. Keep the videos coming!

  • @gandalf7262
    @gandalf72623 жыл бұрын

    Are you sure it is not real Gold? Have you tested it?

  • @897473

    @897473

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for viewing

  • @mimardelplata
    @mimardelplata5 жыл бұрын

    Oh it’s so beautiful ; shame I cannot make in silver ?

  • @897473

    @897473

    5 жыл бұрын

    Paula, there are some interesting colors with silver. Oppi Untracht was an American master metalsmith, Fantastic book with lot of chemical finishes for metals. I think the book is available on Amazon (expensive).

  • @mimardelplata

    @mimardelplata

    5 жыл бұрын

    George Goehl i just had a look there are many books I wonder which one you would recommend ? I. A beginner

  • @897473

    @897473

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mimardelplata This is the one I have. Not as expensive as I thought (used). " Metal Techniques for Craftsmen: A Basic Manual for Craftsmen on the Methods of Forming and Decorating Metals -with 769 Illustrations". It isn't a book that I'd read cover to cover. I use it mainly for reference. A lot on Indian metal working. A bit humbling to see the intricate work that is done with very simple tools. I didn't realize that I can get a good used copy for $32.00. I'll be ordering one as mine is falling apart. Had it since the early 70's. Any book by this author is worth having.

  • @onemansjunk01
    @onemansjunk0114 күн бұрын

    2024 still getting views

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