Recycled Copper Lawn & Garden Sculpture

Recycle copper into a lawn & garden sculptures. This is a simple to do sculpture. This one sculpture will give you ideas for expanding on this design. There is nothing difficult about this piece, although it does require brazing.
This video builds upon my CZcams videos for making circles. Using this concept you can build larger sculptures than the one shown in this video.

[@BobNchannel]

i like the use of the recycled tubing. what you created is wonderful out of scrap copper. well done . and thanks for showing us your works.

[@blackbird7005]

My husbands a plumber, I might just pinch some of his copper pipes and have a go, thanks for a lovely tutorial :)

[@897473]

The Plumber's Wife: You should be able to grab lots of fun pieces that you can create with. Also, do a search for copper tubing lamps. I've been wanting to try some of these. Your husband should have lots of copper pipe and fittings. Have fun!

[@CharlesStruble]

Cool George! Sort of like a giant bubble wand... also, great idea, using the inserted rods when forming the big circle. Thanks.

[@johntoth9523]

Nice piece, thanks for the tutorial. And kudos on snagging Sam Elliot for the VO.

[@897473]

Thanks for commenting. Was looking at one like that in my yard today. "Sam Elliot", what can I say. He owed me a favor.

[@bugmeister1]

Geo-another great video and sculpture. Really practical bucket of concrete to use as a tapered form maker. I have struggled with how to do this. thanks!

[@annanewson1660]

I really enjoy watching you make all of your amazing items. I'm new to this and you give me inspiration by making things look so simple. I can't wait to start making some larger scale copper sculptures. I have just started on an small Arum Lily style water feature, fingers crossed it will go ok! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@CharlesStruble]

Looking forward to it. You taught me to love that RG 45.

[@897473]

Thanks for the comment. I like to remind myself that a large sculpture is made up of a series of smaller sculptures. It helps me from becoming overwhelmed.
Your Arum Lily fountain sounds intriguing.

[@inspiredcaroline24]

So inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us!👌🍃

[@897473]

Thanks so much for commenting. I have one not far from my back door and see it every time I come in or go out of the house. Still looking great after all these years.

[@897473]

Thanks. I really like working with copper.

[@897473]

Thanks for commenting. I should have another video up in a week that is is also for lawn and garden sculpture. Although, the new one will be using steel.

[@LambentLark]

You are my new favorite youtuber/craftsman/artist. thanks for the great info!

[@897473]

Thanks. Will try to keep coming up with new videos.

[@aDina7093]

What a creative idea! Well done!

[@897473]

Thanks and yes, I do like the practical and the inexpensive. I have a couple other thoughts on those Recycled Lawn & Garden Sculptures. Should get a video up on those in a couple of weeks.

[@davidburns1753]

Good stuff George. Ain't copper fun??? ... Keep at it, we don't get old by doing copper, we get old if we stop doing copper!!

[@897473]

David, you're right about copper. Because of its malleability, it offers so many avenues for self expression. And of course, the multitude of pieces that are functional.

[@wlinha08]

Very good. I like your explanations. I made an inscription to accompany their work. Congratulations.

[@897473]

Thanks, New one coming up next week.

[@5809AUJG]

Beautiful!

[@897473]

Thanks Strube. I've got a new one in the works using RG 45. Should be up next week.

[@lloyd.plywood2328]

That is very nice!

[@not2fast4u2c]

NICE !!!

[@897473]

Thanks. For this outdoor piece I would just let it weather.
It could be wire brushed it and then apply a clear protective coating. I'd suggest an automotive clear coating. Most of the consumer brands would last maybe a year. A professional quality clear coating will last about three years.
There are all kinds of clear coats out there. I'm sure some of these products are mostly hype. You'll probably have to do some research and check reviews. Let me know how it works out.