Archie Zietman Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hey Folks, I'm just wondering whether there are solders out there that are copper colored. If I want to solder together a few ornamental copper pieces, is there any way do do it such that the solder doesn't stick out like a big silver thumb, or is that the way of things? thanks in advance, Archi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I used fauscopper (sp) from welding supply it takes a patena just like copper comes in flat sticks need oxy torch to melt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Look at stained glass suppliers they sell a solder for doing the copper foil work rather than the lead cames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Phos-copper/copper-phos = phosphorous copper solder is used for refrigeration lines, and has a copper color which would work good for your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Look at stained glass suppliers they sell a solder for doing the copper foil work rather than the lead cames. Thomas, My wife has a stained glass studio and teaches classes. The solder used on both copper foil and lead came is 60/40. The copper foil joints are silver colored or patineaed black. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkunkler Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 You can use copper patina on tin/lead solder. Like this. http://www.amazon.com/Super-Brite-Copper-Patina-Solder/dp/B000N64PDE I've used it on stained glass work. It leaves a thin copper plating on the solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 You can use copper patina on tin/lead solder. Like this. http://www.amazon.com/Super-Brite-Copper-Patina-Solder/dp/B000N64PDE I've used it on stained glass work. It leaves a thin copper plating on the solder. I have seen this on stained glass work that my mother-in-law did and the results were impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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