Mixed Media Art - Aged Copper Techniques & Projects

[alphafem75]

Thanks Rach!

[611Chevy]

I love your videos, you are so talented, and give me so many new techniques to try out

Thanks

[alphafem75]

Can you make this video where mobile phone can view it?

[RachO113]

@alphafem75 I wasn't aware that it couldn't be viewed on a mobile - I will look into the settings and see what I can do - thanks for making me aware :-)

[kiraaxchaos]

Hello, I was just wondering where you bought the crown or how it was made out of polymer clay.

[RachO113]

@kiraaxchaos Hi, The crown was made with Fimo soft and a mould by Krafty Lady. I used black clay, and dusted it with gold perfect pearls.

[bananashaveice]

Wow..this is amazing! I love the pretty patina color! Thank you for sharing your terrific talent!

[dezsita]

did that copper sheeting come with the embossed designs on them.. r did you do that? if so ...how/

i looove it all. thanx.

[leetlemother]

Hi Rachel! I just started subscribing to your videos...I learn more in ONE of your videos than I do in watching MANY others! Please keep them coming! One question, what did you say the paint was that you used on these projects (i.e., on the paper and the clay) to make them look like aged copper?

[leetlemother]

@leetlemother P.S....where did you find the crown mold?

[MrLeaflitter]

Hi Rachel,

Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to try your techniques! Hope you don't get tired of sharing.

Lightupmyworld

[ArtofMarie]

Excellent projects! I have those molds in mind for my next haul :) I love the patina in the third with the fleur de lis. Very pretty.

[grammypame]

Hi Rach, love this! I had some sheets of copper that I have had for a long time. I am doing the overnite soak tonight. I like the middle one the best. You mentioned the patina coming off and I am wondering if you took some spray acrylic and coated it if that would keep it from coming off? I have sprayed paper to keep glitter from coming off and it worked well. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me. Have a great weekend.

[RachO113]

@grammypame Hi, Yes, the finishing lacquer that I mention using is acrylic based, though some still came off. I also found that if you want to glue things onto it, use something sharp to score the metal for a better grip - Or use brads etc for attaching embellishments. Have fun playing! Hugs, Rach

[canadianscrappergirl]

Great techniques and beautiful projects!  TFS!

[TYJ419]

AWESOME job Rach! Two days ago I started a project that has an aged patina look.

Tracey J.

[NJGardengirl1961]

Hi, Rach. Is this Art Emboss copper sheeting? Did you use light or medium weight? Thanks for sharing. This is a great technique! Sharon :D

[RachO113]

@NJGardengirl1961 Sorry, I don't know what brand it is - I bought it years ago before any major companies were producing it. I would say it is a medium-heavy weight copper as it is quite rigid - Though I think a lighter weight material would be easier to work with.

[trinitydore]

Hi how did you make the frame did you use a mold?

[RachO113]

@trinitydore I used a sizzix die cut as a template & cut around it

[smscrapper]

very nice work. My favorite was the crown picture =D

[VintageFlair1]

Fantastic projects Rachel!! Wondering if you can do a tutorial on making the polymer crown and the frame? They turned out gorgeous! TFS Najat

[trinitydore]

Hi Rach0113 i am a devoted subscriber to your vids, im new to crafting and wondered what you do with all the amazing creations you create! do you sell them?

[RachO113]

@trinitydore Hi, Thanks for following my channel. I do not sell my work, but make most things simply for the pleaure of the creative process, then display them around my home.

[sweetcraftychick]

love your samples of patina effects, rach. beautiful. your projects are gorgeous! love your tag! so creative to add the wings to the ornate plate. love the polymer clay key. oo, love your polymer clay crown and frame. thank you for sharing with us! have a great day! *hugs* steph :)

[crackerspin]

love your work...i love mixed media....so interesting with the copper experiments...im interested to know what food you sprinkle vinegar on?? we don't do any vinegar sprinkling in new zealand except for chips?? I love all your projects xoxox tasha

[RachO113]

@crackerspin Yes, chips is what we use it on too:-)

[samaritaDeath]

where do you get your aluminum flowers from?

[RachO113]

@samaritaDeath I got the flowers from ebay - I show them in a previous haul video.

[samaritaDeath]

where do you get your aluminum flowers? I know Arlene gets them from Etsy.

[RachO113]

@samaritaDeath I got the flowers from ebay - I show them in a previous haul video.

[samaritaDeath]

@RachO113 Oh ok, I've subscribed recently and I'm slowly going through your videos. I'll keep an eye out. Love your stuff btw, you are so talented.

[JeanieInTheOzarks]

Really incredible projects, you are so very talented. I'd love a tour of your house. I'll bet it's filled with your awesome art work. Thanks for sharing your talent and your experiments!

[vmtee]

great comparison! Thanks for the valuable info! :)

[Psychomoms]

Genius I absolutely LOVE the two projects that you made.  Thanks for your videos. Your work is such an inspiration.

[mybutterflykisses12]

gorgeous projects Rachel. Love the polymer clay crown, its stunning!! :-)

[rjtnews]

Wonderful techniques, Rachel! You have the bestest videos, lol!

[sudmorris]

Love the techniques. I think I like the first one best. The projects turned out great! TFS

[mississchic]

Pretty. Cool effect. What if you sand it a little, would it remove some of the green to reveal the copper color? Gorgeous tag. The crown in the script frame is my favorite.

[RachO113]

@mississchic Yes, you can sand it to reveal the copper below if you want to. Hugs, Rach

[neddie58]

you are awesome

[ThePaperCastle]

You've done it again....more gorgeous projects! Thanks for teaching me some new tricks to try w/ copper. And I LOVE those molds you shared in your last haul vid. Especially the crown you used here. TFS

Hugs,

Heather

[shanjamorjor]

absolutely fantastic. looooooove it

tfs

shar

[PennyK54]

Thanks for sharing your tips and projects.

[apileofscrap]

Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! ♥Michelle

[lwood8]

Good Grief Rach! I would love to have 1/4 of your creativity! TFS!

[missivue]

Thanks for sharng you tips/techniques! Love your vids and creative projects.

[suzieq8892]

wow, brilliant effect. Thanks for sharing, I love your videos!

[robinbcarp]

Oh Rach - Brilliant yet again. Thank you for sharing the instructions for achieving

the verdigris look. I've been working on a mailbox but haven't gotten the right color for the patina. Now I can try with your suggestions. Hope you have a lovely week. be well, Robin

[Lejack97]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT RACH!! Your projects that you made and the embossed aged copper technique. Thanks soooo much for sharing!!

Lily :)

[beckwhitty]

Hi- I just have a question, do you put the perfect pearls on the polymer clay before you bake it or after?

Thanks, I love your work!

Becky

[RachO113]

@beckwhitty I add the perfect pearls before baking because the heat binds them to the clay.

[Wentworthsgal]

Gorgeous pieces - love the colours of the clay pieces with the patina colour!! Great info :o) TFS x

[txlavenderlady]

Awesome experiments that I will have to try. Give the source again for the little metal roses? Well done!!!

[RachO113]

@txlavenderlady The roses were from ebay, sorry can't remember the seller, though I'm sure it will be on a haul vid somewhere.

[Debcrafty1]

Hi Rach,

Where do You find the brown dymo tape ?

ty Deb

[RachO113]

@Debcrafty1 I coloured it with Rub N Buff

[Aloesaloes]

You are good!!!!

Loes

[MeriScrapper13]

Rach, I admire your work so very much! The techniques that you use and the resulting items are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[annamassie]

I so look forward to your videos! They are such a creative breath of fresh air. My favorite look is the one in the middle, but I love them all. -Anna

[DcScrappinDiva1]

Girl the tag is off the chain

[cindysms]

Atunning tag, love the technique, tfs!!