Comment on Copper flutes by taika-kim
These look great. If you're really worried about the copper, then maybe a dipped coat of varnish might help, this would also protect the oxidised colours as these are very fragile on copper. Mind you, when you think that the vast majority of water piping in homes these days is copper, it's very definitely a misunderstood material
yes, I was thinking about that piping thing too, it can't be that dangerous.
do you have any idea about a good varnish? I don't know anything about varnishing metals.
do you have any idea about a good varnish? I don't know anything about varnishing metals.
Umm...so long as the pipes are well degreased, I would imagine that any good quality acrylic varnish would be ok to use. I have used the sort of laquer that you get in car repair shops on copper with good results before, but that's solvent based and full of nasties which might take some time to evaporate off fully and be safe.
yes, that's what I was thinking about too, don't wan to substitute one poison with another...
Another option might be a coating of renaissance wax [link] (Try Ebay as well) only snag with that might be that buffing it off might actually damage the oxide colours. Only way to tell would be to try it
thanks! I might check that out if I have the time...