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ALUMINUM TOOLING Foil : for Craft, Tooling, Embossing, Scrap Booking & Hobby       This is the traditional metal foil for Tooling, Embossing, Hobby, Scrap Booking & fine craft work    This highly pure soft metal takes detailed impressions from tools easily , cuts with a scissors & can be drawn on, embossed or stamped to create raised designs. (See photo below)     This solid raw metal sheeting has a satin surface that can be finished as desired. Aluminum resists tarnishing more than copper and silver.While aluminum cannot be easily soldered it does glue & fasten well by other means.   Order samples below to see what works best.     Running feet & Yards ship in one continuous length CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals may have sharp edges and are not for children. More on handling & use below Refresh browser before ordering to see what's available & new! This is the June 24 2008 version   FAST SHIPPING:MOST ORDERS SHIP IN 1 BUSINESS DAY

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ALUMINUM EMBOSSING & TOOLING Foil :

ALUMINUM  FOIL- Sheet metal 12" Wide 36 Gauge,5 MILL OR .005 THICK corrosion resistant

SAMPLE: $3 Each including first class mail shipping sample is about 5 x 5 inches

$16 for a 3 Yard Roll Shipping & handling is $7.00 for the first 3 yards and $2 for every other 3 yards of this. Ships in one length. SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

$39 for an 8 Yard Roll Shipping & handlingis $12 per roll SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

Heavier Aluminum Sheet Metal

    The heavier Aluminum sheet below can be tooled and embossed.

 

While more force is needed to create designs in this thicker metal it will produce deeper designs with larger detail. This thicker metal will hold up to working belter especially in hammered work.

  

 The 30 gauge is twice as thick as the foil yet it still cuts easily with scissors or paper cutter and folds easily making it great for small craft.

 

  The 24 gauge is four times as thick as the tooling foil and holds its' shape better for craft. Folding it is less easy but strengthens a piece. Cuts with a tin snips or heavy shears.

 

 This raw metal sheeting has a silvery satin surface that can be finished as desired. It can easily be painted any color including the new copper or bronze colors available at paint stores.

 

 

ALUMINUM  Sheet Metal 12" Wide Medium thickness 30 gauge .010 inch or 10 Mil thick approximate thickness

This hard to find gauge is a great hobby & crafts.    It cuts with a scissors & folds easily.    It works best for sheathing & for detailed craft metal projects. For thinner metal see TOOLING FOIL BELOW

SAMPLE: $3 each Includes shipping by First Class Mail sample is 3x4 inches

$7 per running FOOT Shipped By PRIORITY MAIL: Shipping is $4 for the first foot & $2 for each additional foot of the same

$19 per running YARD Shipped By PRIORITY MAIL: Shipping is $7 for first YARD & $2 for each additional yard of the same

SPECIAL $54 for a 3 YARD Length Shipped By PRIORITY MAIL: Shipping is $9 for the first 3 yards and $4 for every other 3 yards- All are sent in one length.

  

ALUMINUM  Sheet Metal 12" Wide   24 gauge A Medium Heavy Weight- .020 inch thick approximate thickness

TWICE AS THICK AS 30 GAUGE ABOVE Cuts with a tin or aviation snips. SAMPLE: 3x4 inches $3 each Includes shipping by First Class Mail

$12 per running FOOT Shipped By PRIORITY MAIL: Shipping is $4.80 for the first foot & $2 each additional foot of the same

$34 per running YARD Shipped By PRIORITY MAIL: Shipping is $9 for the first yard & $3 each additional yard of the same

Tooling metal Sample set of 10 different sheet metals One each of all of our tooling metals: 5x5" sample each of 36 gauge COPPER, BRASS, & ALUMINUM and a 3x4 inch piece of each colorful aluminum tooling metal in RED, BLUE, GREEN & COPPER TONE. Plus A 3x4" piece of 30 gauge copper & aluminum and 29 gauge brass- heavier metal for tooling.   SAMPLE SET OF 10 different Tooling Sheet Metals: $24 set Includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL      Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable.

COPPER TONED  TOOLING ALUMINUM  12" Wide 38 Gauge-4 MILL - very slightly thinner than above

COPPER TONED ALUMINUM FOIL One side is copper colored -the other is aluminum. Looks like anodized aluminum. Enjoy the copper look at a much lower cost.

SAMPLE: $3 Each including first class mail shipping sample is about 5 x 5 inches

$16 for a 3 Yard Roll Shipping is $7 for the first 3 yards and $2 for every other 3 yards of this. Ships in one length. SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

$39 for an 8 Yard Roll Shipping is $12 per roll SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

COLORFUL ALUMINUM FOILS: RED, BLUE & GREEN. Solid aluminum foils with a coating of rich satin RED, BLUE & GREEN. The brilliant color is on one side and aluminum is on the other.   These decorator foils have a great retro anodized aluminum look. These are must for scrap booking.   Create a host of treasured Ornaments, Origami, Centerpieces, greeting cards, picture frames and hand made gifts.   (shown: A 3-D 10 inch tree star )   Combine with silvery aluminum, the gold colored brass & copper foil above for a complete range of metal tones. Can be painted for stunning effects. This high quality foil with color is 37 gauge. They are about the thickness of the sides of a aluminum soda can- over 6 times thicker than household foil. If in doubt, order a sample and see how much fun they are to work with.

 

TOOLING Aluminum 12" Wide     BLUE on one side

SAMPLES: $3 for one of each RED GREEN & BLUE & Copper Tone 3x4 inch pieces approximately including first class mail shipping

$16 for a 3 Yard Roll Shipping & handling is $7 for the first 3 yards and $2 for every other 3 yards of this. SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

$39 for an 8 Yard Roll Shipping & handling is $12 per roll SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

TOOLING Aluminum 12" Wide     RED on one side

SAMPLES: $3 for one of each RED GREEN & BLUE & Copper Tone 3x4 inch pieces approximately including first class mail shipping

$16 for a 3 Yard Roll Shipping & handling is $7 for the first 3 yards and $2 for every other 3 yards of this. SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

$39 for an 8 Yard Roll Shipping & handling is $12 per roll SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

TOOLING Aluminum 12" Wide     GREEN on one side

SAMPLES: $3 for one of each RED GREEN & BLUE & Copper Tone 3x4 inch pieces approximately including first class mail shipping

$16 for a 3 Yard Roll Shipping is $4.60 for the first 3 yards and $2 for every other 3 yards of this. SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL TEMPORAIRILY OUT OF STOCK

 

Tooling metal Sample set of 10 different sheet metals One each of all of our tooling metals: 5x5" sample each of 36 gauge COPPER, BRASS, & ALUMINUM and a 3x4 inch piece of each colored aluminum tooling metal in RED, BLUE, GREEN & COPPER TONE. Plus A 3x4" piece of 30 gauge copper & aluminum and 29 gauge brass- heavier metal for tooling.   SAMPLE SET OF 10 different Tooling Sheet Metals: $24 set Includes shipping by PRIORITY MAIL

*Gauge Lines above show approximate gauge thickness for wire for comparison and may not appear correctly on all screens. 

Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable.

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Tooling supplies:

 

Sheet Metal Shears for Thin Metal & Foils:   These shears are great for detailed work in cutting thin sheet metal - tooling metal & foil.   Ideal for 30, 36 , 37, 38 or thinner gauges of copper, brass and aluminum. (will not cut thicker metal)   The hardened stainless steel blades have a 3 inch depth of cut. Overall 8 1/2 inches long. Quality made for fine craft work.       Sheet Meal Shears:$9 includes shipping by First Class mail Caution: blades are sharp. These are not for use by children. made in China

 

Metal Tooling Tool Kit & starter set This basic set is just right for most projects. (tooling metals sold separately above)   The tree two ended tools are in ivory colored high impact plastic.   The pointed and blunt stylus are for drawing, the flat spatulas are for flattening and the curved tool ends are for raising metal.Shown above: a work in progress.   These traditional tooling tools will provide fine detail. They work with 36 gauge , 29 & 30 gauge metal best. (these tools do not work as well with the thick 24 ,23, 21 gauge sheet metals or thicker) ABOUT TOOLING IN METAL   The 10x 14 inch Tooling Pad Of 3/8" Foam is just right for most projects.       This Basic Metal tooling set comes with: Tooling Pad Three two ended tools And brief, easy to follow basic instructions.      SET IS $16 PLUS $2.70 SHIPPING & HANDLING BY FIRST CLASS MAIL  (does not include metal sold separately above or in the Deluxe set below)     A GREAT GIFT!   DELUXE Metal Tooling SET comes with: Tooling Pad, Three two ended tools Basic instructions. Plus One square foot of tooling copper All gift packaged in a tube SET IS $21 PLUS $7 SHIPPING & HANDLING BY PRIORITY MAIL        A GREAT GIFT!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RAW METAL DEFINITIONS & TERMS   Bulk Metal :   Our cut to length bulk hobby & craft metals provides what is needed at a good value. Our cuts of art metal are generously long & approximately square. Metal by the running foot or yard is shipped in one length whenever possible. We use this metal to craft our own creations.   Tooling metal is shipped in a roll. If necessary ripples or curves can be flattened by rolling it with a smooth rolling pin or plastic pipe section on a completely smooth surface such as a countertop or glass table. Our tooling metals are shipped in a protective tube which works as a roller for smoothing too.   Grades:  These solid metals are of an especially pure high grade for fine craft work. All of It is solderable except aluminum..                New Craft Metal has a bright rolled satin finish. It may have some very slight manufacturing ripples, scratches & color variations.                                 Reclaimed -Recycled metal: This unused older metal has scratches, finger prints, ripples and/or dents. Some is shiny and and some has patina from age. It is all very usable at a good price. We use this metal in our own creations.   Gauges or Thickness: The lower the gauge number the thicker the metal. For example 23 gauge sheet metal is more than twice as thick as 30 gauge. See below for gauge charts.   Hardness: Basically how easy it is to bend or work:              Medium Soft is pliable yet holds up for folding and hammering. Thicker metal bends less easily than thin.              Medium Hard is stiff, bends less easily and holds is shape better in larger pieces     FINISH: Our raw/bare metals can be buffed up after a piece is completed.  More information on METAL CRAFT HOW-TO : Cleaning, cutting, forming, soldering & finishing   PATINA: All the metals we offer are raw with no wax or varnish and will gain an aged patina over time. Patina solutions (available at most hardware stores) can be used to speed the aging process. More about Patina     CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals have sharp edges. Rolls and coils are tightly wound and may spring open. They are not intended for young children . Gauge thickness shown is approximate.Our metals are sold only for craft work; and they are not tested nor certified safe for electrical nor electronic uses, nor home construction nor internal consumption. PLEASE REFRESH YOUR SCREEN TO SEE ALL OUR NEWEST OFFERINGS & CURRENT PRICES Old prices from old versions of our web site will not be honored.

GAUGE Charts for copper sheet & wire: To see what we offer in these gauges click to see our pages:   SHEET METAL       TOOLING FOIL     CRAFT WIRE    RECYCLED METAL   Gauge Is thickness. The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.     The 36 gauge is also called 5mil because it is .005 inch thick. Standard household foil is more than 7 times thinner at .0007 inches thick .  Gauge  Dimension (inches)  Pounds per Sq. Foot in copper sheet approximately*   22  . 025  1.18 23  .023  1.00 pound per square foot approximately Standard heavy weight sheet copper for larger craft work, roofing and range hoods etc.  24  .020    14.2 ounces per square foot .89 Pounds per square foot medium-heavy weight Sheet (twice as thick as 30 gauge)  26 .016 .64  30  .010 (or 10 mil)   .40 medium weight sheet twice as thick as 36 gauge  36   .005 (or 5 mil) .234 HEAVY TOOLING FOIL 7 times thicker than standard household aluminum foil  37 .00445  About the thickness of the sides of a aluminum soda can- over 6 times thicker than household foil.  38  .002 (or 2 mil)   .09 Medium FOIL  47  .0014 thin foil  51  .0007   very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"                This chart shows approximate gauge thickness visually and may not appear correctly on all screens.         The gauge thickness of craft metals is approximate to this chart but as close as possible for sculpture and craft work where price is more of a consideration than scientific precision from length to length.

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