Versatile, malleable and beautiful: copper has inspired artists and designers for years and years.

Because of its instantly-recognisable beauty and extraordinary versatility, copper is a widely-used artistic material.

Which has a colour palette that will naturally change as time passes when subjected to the elements (from its gleaming new form, through rich browns to the vivid green patina of ‘vintage’ copper), it could be advanced to and held at any stage of its development by using a variety of treatments and techniques. Metallic rainbow effects and a variety of textures can even be achieved with the use of different chemical recipes.

Alloying with other metals, copper forms more staples of the art world, such as bronze and brass. A number of resources can be found to inspire artists and assist them with obtaining the required colour, design and shape. Contemporary metal artwork, large sculptures and copper wall art are within the realm of copper art, creating stunning pieces that will stick out in virtually any building, room or yard.

Unlike canvas, the smooth, rigid surface of copper lends itself particularly well to finely detailed brushwork. Copper also offers a non-absorbent surface, and therefore colours do not ‘sink in’ with their ground, and even thinly applied layers of oil paint appear more vibrant and intense. Inside the 16th and 17th centuries, many artists painting on copper applied a coating of tin or lead to the copper surface before painting, which imbued their works together with great luminosity. Copper is also more stable and durable than wood or canvas, and paintings on copper are usually greater preserved than those on other substrates.

Copper is easy and simple metal to utilize to make metal-styled artwork. Copper is super easy to bend and condition just how you want while being easy and safe to cut. All that’s needed is 2 pairs of tin snips and an instrument for brazing or pop riveting and soldering the joins.

Hand-made copper artwork looks amazing when finished, you may bring out an incredible shine with the right technique. You don’t have to be concerned about any of it rusting as copper is naturally corrosive resistant.

If you keep it outside it can, however, turn green, some individuals like this but I much choose the brown and golden shine that will remain if you retain the artwork indoors with the casual clean.

Copper art is a superb craft to get, also a favorite “gift for him” idea. But do you realize you could have a chance at so that it is yourself? Or set someone up using what they have to begin. It’s a relativity rare kind of art you could sell at the neighborhood memorial when you get proficient at it.