Instructables: exploring - outside - copper http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:26:02 PDT BLOX v1.01 Cleaning copper with saltwater and vinegar http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleaning-copper-with-saltwater-and-vinegar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/R61G/GP2DMLCG/FMNR61GGP2DMLCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/R61G/GP2DMLCG/FMNR61GGP2DMLCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/R61G/GP2DMLCG/FMNR61GGP2DMLCG.SMALL.jpg Rob K Easy DIY * Warm Water * Table Salt * Vinegar (Any kind should do) After copper is cleaned wash off with water to remove vinegar. Also to give copper a patina. Brush new/ clean copper with steel wool then use a cheap hand pump sprayer to cover the copper.
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Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:09:18 PDT
Toy Steam Boat made from Recyclable Material http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Steam-Boat-made-from-Recyclable-Material/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/LIHS/GOPINFGD/FVCLIHSGOPINFGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/LIHS/GOPINFGD/FVCLIHSGOPINFGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/LIHS/GOPINFGD/FVCLIHSGOPINFGD.SMALL.jpg pridesfolly What you need: 6 - 8oz cans 8ft of copper tubing 1- saw that can cut copper 1- large can (like an energy drink can) 1-two liter plastic bottle 1- role of duck tape 1- exacto knife 1- round stick about two inches in diameter. 1) Cut a whole in your large energy drink can. 2) Cut the bottom off your...
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Thu, 9 Jun 2011 20:14:59 PDT
Garden Ornament and Bird Feeder http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Ornament-and-Bird-Feeder/
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Mon, 16 May 2011 06:52:44 PDT
One Cent Arrowhead http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Cent-Arrowhead/
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Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:54:06 PDT
Recycle: for supplemental income. http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-for-supplemental-income/
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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:45:53 PDT
Multi-Function Walking Stick II - Storage Compartment http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Function-Walking-Stick-II-Storage-Compart/
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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:52:41 PST
Copper Plumbing Alcohol Backpacking Stove http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Plumbing-Alcohol-Backpacking-Stove/
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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:26:14 PDT
Copper Bike Fender http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Bike-Fender/
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