Making Copper & Brass Maple Leaf Sculptures is another in the series of designs that are versatile in terms of size and complexity.  

You can do single leaves, small sprays or large sprays.   Material and tools are rather basic.

Once you have the fundamentals down, you can transfer these techniques to any of the other broad leaves, such as sassafras, oak etc. 

By mixing copper and brass you have the properties of fall colors. Bringing out the colors inherent in copper (reds, greens and blues) is accomplished by flame coloring. 

To cut out the copper maple leaves I'll show you a rather un-orthodox method for cutting copper into the preferred shape. 

Video Contents

 

The Maple Leaf Pattern

Cutting Copper Leaves with a Torch

Cutting Brass Leaves

Brazing Rod

Stems for leaves

Wire Brushing for Flame Coloring

The Single Maple Leaf

Forming Branches

Assembling Frame

Attaching Leaves

Hooks for Hanging

Making a Small Maple Leaf Spray

Making a simple Bender for Forming Branches.

Running Time:  60 Minutes

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