JimCrawford Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Anyone have any suggestions for which gauges of copper sheet work well for someone that's teaching himself repousse? I'm having a ball with copper flashing, but would like to try for something thicker. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Depends on the overall size of workpiece, and height for pattern/design you want to raise, Old copper water cylinder tanks can be used or up to 0.125" for something like a weathervane body, Just keep it well annealed and keep re annealing as necessary as you are working the material it will work harden You could even use copper foil and a ball pointed tool to inscribe patterns for jewellery etc, Give each a try, there are no hard and fast rules but don't forget enjoy yourself while you are doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 From everything I've read and with the "little bit" of experience I have on the subject, 32 ounce or 18 gauge (.043) copper is good size for doing repousse (and raising also). Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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