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Copper Sheet Metal

The online craft metal Store

 

This workable soft pure copper sheet is used for lasting high quality craft work ,sculpture, home & garden decor.

   This raw copper sheet has a bright satin finish .More about Copper Sheet

 

   

Copper sheet is available online in the thicknesses belowMORE ABOUT THICKNESS  

Thin 36 gauge foil for embossing and tooling.

 

Medium thick 30 gauge for small pieces & sheathing

 

Thick 23 gauge  For sculptures & architectural pieces

  Order samples below to see what works best: copper sheet sample set  

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 Medium Thick Copper Sheet:

   This 30 gauge soft raw copper sheet has a bright satin finish. This pure copper is ideal for for detailed craft, heavy embossing & covering table tops.  It folds easily & cuts with a scissors or metal sheers. 

 

It is available in 12 , & 24 inch wide below.Ideal for covering tables, bar tops or counter tops where there will be medium wear.Order a sample to be sure this will work for large projects.

Rolls are individual lengths. more about this metal  

30 gauge is .010 inch thick, 10 Mil thick or .25MM Thick. approximately MORE ABOUT THICKNESS

photo shows approximate thickness      CAUTION:, Raw metals have sharp edges.

  12" Wide>

Medium Thick

Copper Sheet

30 gauge

or 10 Mil

Medium thick copper sheet

SAMPLE $3 

Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

Sample is 3x4 inches

$9.80 by the running Foot

 

Shipping is $4.70 for the first foot

& $2 for every other foot of the same

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

ships in a roll in one contiguous length

$29 per running YARD

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Shipping & handling is $9 for first YARD & $4 for each additional yard of same

ships in a roll in one contiguous length

24" Wide

Medium Thick

Copper Sheet

30 gauge

or 10 Mil

 

Medium thick copper sheet

SAMPLE $3   

Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping

Sample is 3x4 inches

 This wide copper sheet is ideal for covering counter tops or sheathing over walls or objects where there is average wear.

If properly mounted it will last for years.More about sheathing with copper: counter & Table Tops

(our thick copper sheet is best for heavy wear)

This medium weight copper cuts with a scissors and folds easily.

$19.60 for a

1 by 2 Foot piece

Shipping is $6.70 for the first piece & $4 for every other piece of the same

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Each 1x2 foot piece is a separate piece and is shipped in a roll

Was $62 for a 1 Yard roll

NOW $58 for a 1 YARD Roll

While supply lasts

THESE ARE INDIVIDUAL 1 yard rolls

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Shipping & Handling is $17 for first yard

& $8 for each additional yard of the same

Thick Copper Sheet: This thick 23 gauge pure copper sheet is the thickness used for copper roofs - fire places & range hoods.

 

This soft copper cuts with a tin /aviation snips. It holds its shape well. This raw copper sheet with a bright satin finish is available in 12, 16 & 24 inch wide below. Running Feet or Yards ship in one length. more about this metal

 

Photo shows Approximate thickness: 23 gauge / 23Mil / .023 inch or .576 mm thick MORE ABOUT THICKNESS

CAUTION:, Raw metals have sharp edges.

12" Wide

Thick 23 gauge

23 Mil

Copper Sheet

23 gauge Thick copper sheet

SAMPLE: $4

Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample Size 3x3 inches approximately

12" Wide

$8 for a

6 inch by 1 foot piece

Each piece is a separate piece

  

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Shipping & handling is $4.70 for the first piece & $2 for each additional piece of the same

12" Wide

Was $16 per running foot

NOW $14.80 per running FOOT

 

  

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Shipping & handling is $7.80 for the first foot & $4 for each additional foot of the same

multiple feet ship in one continuous length

12" Wide

Was $48 per running Yard

NOW $44 per running YARD

 

  

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Shipping & handling is

$17 for first yard &

$8 for each additional yard of same

multiple yards ship in one continuous length

24" Wide

Thick 23 gauge

23 Mil

Copper Sheet

23 gauge Thick copper sheet

SAMPLE : $4  

includes shipping by First Class Mail . Sample Size 3x3 inches approximately

This wide copper sheet is ideal for covering counter tops or sheathing where there is heavy wear.

 

It is the thicness of copper used for roofing that lasts hundreds of years.

 

More about sheathing with copper: counter & Table Tops

Was $96 per running Yard

NOW $89 per running YARD

while supply lasts

 

Ships PARCEL POST- Allow extra

time to custom cut to length and ship

Shipping & handling is $19 for the first yard & $7 each additional yard of this

. multiple yards ship in one continuous length in a roll

Maximum single length available 12 yards each roll

Thin NEW Copper Sheet for Embossing & Tooling: 5mil or 36 Gauge

  This thin, 36 gauge copper sheet / foil is especially made soft and pure for fine craft work. 

This bare metal has a satin surface that can be finished as desired. More About tooling metal foils

   Rolls are separate lengths, running feet & Yards ship in one continuous length.MORE ABOUT THICKNESS

 

SAMPLE of 36 gauge copper sheet: $3 Each   Includes first class mail shipping - sample is 5x5 inch approximately

 

Thin Copper Sheet 12" Wide 36 Gauge, 5 MILL OR .005 inch THICK

1 YARD Roll $19    SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL Shipping is $4 per roll

Special: 3 Yard Roll $49        SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL Shipping is $6 per roll

Special: 8 Yard Roll $98      SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $9 per roll

Copper Sheet Sample set: One each of all 3 thicknesses of our copper sheet : 36, 30, & 23 gauge.

includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL $12 set    

 

Size of samples:" 36 gauge sample is 5x5 inch ,30 gauge is 3x4 inch ,23ggauge is 3x3 inches

Photo does not show size of sample shipped.

 Solid pure COPPER WIRE:

This soft copper craft wire is easily worked and bendable by hand. This solid wire is especially high quality for craft work..

 CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR COPPER CRAFT WIRE

 

OFFSET SNIPS

Left & Straight cut

If I could have one metal cutting snip this would be the one.

 

These snips have the handles offset upwards- keeping your hands above the metal making cutting easier, with less fatigue.

 

They are ideal for long straight & curved cuts especially on larger pieces.

 

They are best quality we know of for craft work. This is the brand we have used for almost all our work for 24 years. Made in USA by Midwest Tool & Cutlery Co.

 

Heavier duty than our other snips. These snips cut 30,24,23 & 21 gauges of soft copper, brass and aluminum. Cutting soft 18 gauge copper & brass will take some force - we do it all the time but it takes strong hands (These snips will not cut thicker plate metal)

 

The grips make cutting more comfortable. They have a spring to return back to the open position, making working with them easier. Comes with lifetime warranty against defects.

 

Offset Sheet Metal Snip: $29

Plus $6 shipping & handling SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

Caution: beware of the sharp blades. These are not for use by children. Do not cut wire with these snips as it ruins the smooth cut & voids warranty.See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire

More about Copper Sheet

This workable soft pure copper sheet is used for lasting high quality craft work ,sculpture, home & garden decor.

 

   This raw copper sheet has a bright satin finish with slight surface variations that add character to creations made from this natural element.

    Copper sheet is available online in these thicknesses :

Thin 36 gauge foil for embossing and tooling.

 

Medium thick 30 gauge for medium size craft, sheathing & embossing

 

Thick 23 gauge  For sculptures & architectural pieces

 

Copper plate 18 gauge our heaviest sheet , ships flat

 

  Order samples of copper sheet below to see what works best.

 

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Rolls are separate lengths. Running feet & yards ship in one continuous length.

CAUTION:, Raw metals have sharp edges.

We use this metal in our creations as in this bird house made of 23 gauge copper>

 

BACK TO OUR CATALOG OF COPPER WIRE

 

 

General RAW METAL INFORMATION

 

Bulk Metal :   Our cut to length bulk hobby & craft metals provides sizes needed at a good value. Our cuts of art metal are generously long & approximately square. Metal by the running foot or yard is shipped in one length whenever possible. We use this metal to craft our own creations. We are unable to provide sizes other than what is shown on our web site. More on More on custom cut sizes

 

Most sheet metal is shipped in a roll if more than one foot wide or long. (except our 18 gauge plate metal which is too thick to roll and ships flat ) If necessary ripples or curves can be flattened by rolling it with a smooth rolling pin or plastic pipe section on a completely smooth surface such as a countertop, smooth wood or heavy glass table. It also can be rolled slightly the other way to flatten.

 

Grades:  These solid metals are of an especially pure high grade for fine craft work. All of It is solderable except aluminum..

               

Our New Craft Metal on this page has a bright rolled satin finish. It may have some very slight surface variations from manufacturing: ripples, scratches & color variations which add a rich character to creations made from this natural element.  All metal is new unless on our Recycled/ Reclaimed Metal page.       

 

              

Reclaimed -Recycled metal: This unused older metal has scratches, finger prints, ripples and/or dents. Some is shiny and and some has patina from age. It is all very usable at a good price. We use this metal in our own creations. For these metals see our page: Recycled/ Reclaimed Metal

 

Gauges or Thickness: The lower the gauge number the thicker the metal. For example 23 gauge sheet metal is more than twice as thick as 30 gauge. See below for gauge charts.*Gauge Lines above show approximate gauge thickness for wire for comparison and may not appear correctly on all screens. Gauges listed are AWG or average wire gauge thickness and are approximate to gauge size stated (within a few hundredths of an inch)

 

Hardness: Basically how easy it is to bend or work: Most of our metal is annealed soft except where noted.

             Soft is pliable yet holds up for folding and hammering. Thicker metal bends less easily than thin.

             Medium Hard is stiff, bends less easily and holds is shape better in larger pieces.

 

 

FINISH: Our raw/bare metals can be buffed up after a piece is completed.  More information on METAL

CRAFT HOW-TO : Cleaning, cutting, forming, soldering & finishing

 

PATINA: All the metals we offer are raw with no wax or varnish and will gain an aged patina over time. Patina solutions (available at most hardware stores) can be used to speed the aging process. More about Patina

 

CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals have sharp edges. Rolls and coils are tightly wound and may spring open. It is best to wear gloves when handling raw metal. The craft metals and hand crafted metal creations are not made for use by children.   Our metals are sold only for craft work; and they are not tested nor certified safe for electrical nor electronic uses, nor home construction , and they are not certified for food service, nor internal consumption. (Yes folks some actually ask if they can eat this craft metal!)

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Gauge Thickness chart & Information

 

 

Gauge Is thickness. The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.

 

The chart below shows approximate gauge thickness for metal to give a relative idea of different gauges. It is in American Standard Gauge of Average wire gauge thickness.

 

Gauge -Thickness	Dimension inches thick	Dimension millimeters thick	NOTES
2	.258 inch or slightly over 1/4 inch thick	6.54 mm	VERY HEAVY THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.
4	.204 inch	5.189 mm	THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.
6	.162 inch	4.1mm	THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.
8	.128 a little over 1/8 inch	3.26 mm
9	.114 inch	2.91 mm
10	.102 inch	2.6 mm
12	.081 inch 50	2 mm thick	About as thick as a standard wire coat hanger
14	.064 inch a bit thicker than 1/16 inch	1.6 mm	This and thicker is Considered PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"
16	.051 inch	1.30 mm
18	.04 inch	1 mm	A bit thicker than a standard paper clip in wire. Heavy PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"
20	.032 inch	.80mm	About the thickness of a standard paper clip.
22	. 025	.65mm
23 Photo shows Approximate thickness: 23 gauge	.023 or 23 Mil	.576 mm	Standard heavy weight Sheet metal for larger craft work, roofing and range hoods etc. In copper sheet it is 1 pound per square foot approximately. For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw
24	.020 or 20 Mil	.5 mm -half a millimeter	Heavy weight Sheet metal. For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw A medium fine wire for craft.
26	.016	.40 mm
30	.010 also known as 10 mil as it is 10/1000 inch thick	.25 mm 1/4 mm	Medium weight sheet - cuts with a scissors. twice as thick as 36 gauge below, But a very thin wire- not very strong
36	.005 also known as 5 mil as it is 5/1000 inch thick	.125 mm 1/8 mm	Heavy FOIL: Standard Embossing & tooling & foil. Cuts with a scissors. 7 times thicker than houshold aluminum foil.
38	.002	.101 mm	Medium weight foil slightly lighter than above Extremely thin wire
45-50	.0014 .0007		thin foil- Household"tin" Aluminum foil- called very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"

 

The Gauge thickness lines may not appear correctly on some computer screens due to different screen resolutions and page size settings.

 

Adjust your screen or estimate If this does not appear as one inch.

 

 

Or see the inch dimensions in the chart above on this page and compare with a ruler.

 

 

 

 

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ALUMINUM WIRE 

JEWELERS BRONZE & BRASS WIRE

NICKEL SILVER WIRE 

COPPER WIRE

  

WIRE CRAFT TOOLS

ALUMINUM SHEET

 

 BRASS SHEET METAL

BRONZE SHEET METAL

 

COPPER SHEET METAL

 

SHEET METAL TIN SNIPS

 

ALUMINUM FOIL

FOR EMBOSSING

 BRASS FOIL

for EMBOSSING

COLORED

ALUMINUM FOILS

 

COPPER Foil

for EMBOSSING

 

METAL CRAFT TOOLS

How to SOLDER BOOKLET

Recycled & Vintage Craft Metal

POLISHING CLOTHS

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COPPER PLATE -

Our Thickest COPPER SHEET -18 gauge:

    This copper plate is the thickest sheet copper we carry and is slightly thicker than 18 gauge.

 

   It is Shipped FLAT as it is too thick to roll up easily. Most often used for high wear surfaces, sculptures, enameling & engraving. It is thick enough to support itself.

 

   This Soft copper Cuts best with a saw. but will cut with heavy tin snips with force, which is how we cut it.   It has a bright satin finish.

approximate thickness of 18 gauge or 45 Mil /.045 inch or  1.1 mm thick* MORE ABOUT THICKNESS

Offered only in sizes shown. more information on gauges handling & use CAUTION:, Raw metals have sharp edges.

Soft Copper Sheet-PLATE

 

18 Gauge approximately

.045 inch or  1.1 mm thick

5 3/4 inch by

12 inch piece

for $24 ea.SOLD OUT

 

See  Recycled &Vintage Metal for same thickneess in copper sheet

shipped flat in individual pieces

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Shipping & handling is $4 for the first piece & $3 for each additional piece of the same

 

  

size & squareness approximate

 

1 by 1 Foot piece

for $44 ea.SOLD OUT

See  Recycled &Vintage Metal for same thickneess in copper sheet

shipped flat in individual 1x1 foot pieces

Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Shipping & handling is

$12 for first piece &

$3 for every other piece of same

 

  

size & squareness approximate

NOTICE:We will be CLOSED

From Saturday September 20 to October 2 2008

Due to renovation.

• ALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE September 20 2008 Will BE SHIPPED by Saturday September 20
• Orders placed while closed will be hand crafted and shipped in the order received beginning OCT 3 2008
• The office will be closed so we will be unable to respond to e-mails and phone calls.
• We are closed for inventory, renovation and prep for fall craft shows.
• All inventory will be in several storage units miles away so we will be unable to ship, with no exceptions, until reopened.
• THANK YOU for your patience , the Whimsie Studio