copper pipe sculptures

By s2kbtheway

quick question concerning copper pipe.I am going to make some sculpture pieces and was curious as to how to keep the shine on the pipe? does one use a clearcoat etc...

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June 04, 2007

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s2kbtheway

June 21, 2007

What i have done is made a sculpture out of half inch copper pipe and shined the pipe up with the plumbers sand cloth. I love that shiny look and would like to keep it that way. As far as the clearcoat goes would i want to use a spray? possibly take the sculpture to a body shop and have them spray it ? or is there a product out there i could buy and spray the pipe with myself?

-My main goal is to keep the shine and prevent oxidation . I have read about different lacquers and i am a little confused on the different products on the market. If there is anyone on this site who has done anything like what i am talking about and could provide pics that would be a great help too!

Thanks

-Mike

SuperJdynamite

June 08, 2007

The copper will oxidize as you work with it (the oils from your hands will accelerate this process). When you've completed your work you'll have to clean it and clear coat it.