Instructions - Copper Metal Art Waterfall Weavings
Decide on sizes
Valence needs to be cut +2” wide and +1.25” high
Fold over the edges ¼” all the way around – hammer down flat on 3 sides
Keep an open lip on the side to which the strips will be attached
Then fold up the sides ¾” on three sides
Remember to trim off the sides and tabs to allow proper folding
Strips need to be cut ½” long, since the tops get folded over ¼ and the valence hides ¼”
Interwoven wires
Mark the back side of the strips every 2”
Cut the wires longer than necessary
Hammer them as flat and straight as possible
Weave them in – solder in place
Pole backing
Braze or solder corners
Copper pole at top
Copper pole on top of strips
Wash and dry
Lacquer the back too
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