Six short lengths of copper pipe and two elbow fittings heaped together, their surfaces warm orange-gold and polished to a soft shine.
  • The pipe lengths and elbow fittings seen closer and from above, their polished surfaces and cut ends clearly separated.

Copper is a metal known for its softness and high electrical and thermal conductivity. It has a distinctive red to pinkish-orange color.

Composition

Copper

Handling Notes

  • Softest metal for smithing
  • Ideal for chasing, repoussé, and fine forming
  • It emits fumes when heated with a torch so ensure proper ventilation

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Professional Crafts at Haywood Community College, Torched, Asheville, North Carolina; Clyde, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

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