Dade City FL 33523   Our Complete craft metal catalog: RECYCLED METALS: Recycled Copper Sheet Recycled Assortments Recycled Brass Sheet Recycled Aluminum Wire NEW CRAFT METALS:  COPPER SHEET METAL BRASS SHEET   ALUMINUM SHEET THIN SHEET METAL Foil CRAFT WIRE:  STAMPED COPPER SHAPES-SALE  TOOLS & SUPPLIES

Recycled & Reclaimed Craft metal Sheet & Wire      These new & older metals are too good to scrap, so we have rescued (reclaimed) them from reprocessing.      This metal has some patina from age; ranging from shiny to dull; with some aged color from to brown, red, or green. This metal may have some water spots, scratches or dents, but is all usable. Supplies of these metals are limited.       This raw metal can be polished or further aged with chemicals as with this crab we made. We use this metal to craft many of our own creations.      Recycled material will patina quicker than new material as the surface has already begun to gain color. About patinas and Finishes The copper,brass & nickel can be soldered. Note: Most of our new metals on our web site have recycled content from 10-70%    Order samples to see what works best. Running feet & Yards ship in one continuous length Please refresh this page to see new items! This is the May 1 2008 version of this page.

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Recycled Copper Sheet:

LIGHT WEIGHT Recycled COPPER SHEET  36 Gauge-5 MILL 12" Wide

RECLAIMED/ unused older metal; Some color variations, ripples and waterspots from age & storage. This is Soft copper for embossing, punching and raising. Cuts with a scissors. Easily punched & folded.

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

$10 for a 1 YARD roll (each yard is a separate piece ) Shipping & handling is $7 for the first Yard & $2 for every other yard of the same SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

$29 for for a 3 YARD roll (each 3 yard roll is a separate piece ) Shipping & handling is $9 for the first three yards & $4 for every other three yards of this. SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

 

LIGHT WEIGHT Recycled COPPER SHEET    16" Wide  Tooling Foil THIN 36 Gauge-5 MILL Color varies from length to length

RECLAIMED/ unused Some tarnish patina (color variations) from age) Soft copper for embossing, punching and raising. Cuts with a scissors. Easily punched & folded.

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

$12 per running YARD Shipping & handling is $8 for the first Yard & $2 for every other YARD of the same SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL

6 Yard Roll for $64 Shipping is $17 per roll Ships PARCEL POST

 

Medium weight Recycled Copper Sheet  30 gauge 12" wide   (twice as thick as the foil above)   *Approximate thickness :

Soft pure copper in a medium weight- for detailed craft.   RECLAIMED- This metal has slight color variations & light scratches from age. There may be ripples on one edge   Cuts with a scissors. Easily punched & folded. Soft Will take stamped or scribed impressions.

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

$6 for a 1 by 1 foot piece each foot is a separate piece. Shipping & Handling is $4.80 for the first foot & $2 for each additional foot of the same Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

HEAVY WEIGHT Recycled Copper Sheet  12" wide 23 gauge .023 inch thick heavy weight- the weight used on copper roofs. Approximate thickness

Soft & workable Cuts with a tin snips   Can be folded. For small to large craft work RECYCLED/ RECLAIMED- unused A lot of shiny areas with some patina color variations from age & some finger prints, ripples, dents and light scratches. Squareness and size are approximate

SAMPLE: 3x3 inches $3 each Includes shipping by First Class Mail

These are equivalent to one square foot or even slightly larger.   All very usable- in fact we make many of our creations of this when available to save on materials cost.

$9 for a 1 BY 1 FOOT PIECE each foot is a separate piece Shipping & Handling is $6.80 for first piece& $1.40 for each additional piece of the same Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Recycled Copper Sheet  36" wide by 10 foot 23 gauge .023 inch thick heavy weight Approximate thickness

VERY STIFF This stiff copper sheet keeps its shape very well once worked.   Cuts with a tin snip scan be folded with some force.   This is the traditional copper used on copper counters, roofs , for range and fireplace hoods.

This piece just got too old in a warehouse to be sold as "new"   It is in very good shape - except for some patina color variations from age & finger prints, ripples and light scratches.   It has character and will gain more patina from age. All very usable-

As this is a CLEARANCE ITEM it is non returnable so please order a sample cut from a piece exactly the same.   SAMPLE: 3x3 inches $3 each Includes shipping by First Class Mail

ONLY ONE AVAILABLE $274 for a 3 BY 10 FOOT PIECE Shipping & Handling is $46 Shipped only in the 48 states. Ships OVERSIZE UPS Ground

 

RECYCLED Brass Sheet:

Yellow Brass Sheet  12" wide Medium Weight 29 gauge .0115 inch thickness   approximate thickness*

Golden yellow color and soft brass. (soft brass is a bit stiffer than soft copper)    It cuts with a scissors & folds easily. Great for jewelry    For thinner metal see TOOLING FOIL

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

RECLAIMED- unused A lot of shiny areas with some color variations from age , some finger prints & light scratches. All very usable   These are equivalent to one square foot or even slightly larger

$7 for a 1 BY 1 FOOT PIECE Shipped By PRIORITY MAIL: Shipping is $4.60 for the first foot & $2 for each additional foot of the same

 

Recycled Brass Sheet  Medium heavy weight 12" wide by 12" Long 24 gauge .020 inch thickness   Approximate thickness

Golden Yellow color Cuts with a tin snips. Can be folded. Stiffer than copper. Works for Jewelry to large craft work such as this WALL ART SUN

SAMPLE: 3x3 inches $3 each Includes shipping by First Class Mail

RECLAIMED- unused A lot of shiny areas with some color variations from age , some finger prints & light scratches. All very usable   These are equivalent to one square foot or even slightly larger

$11 for a 1 BY 1 FOOT PIECE (each foot is a separate piece for this item )   Shipping & Handling is $7.80 for first foot & $2 for each additional foot of the same Ships PRIORITY MAIL

 

Recycled Brass Sheet Plate  Metal Extra Heavy weight 12" wide 18 gauge .040 inch thickness   Approximate thickness

This is metal plate. Cuts with a band saw, jewelers saw or abrasive blade. It cuts with tin snips with a lot of force. Can't be folded easily.   Much Stiffer than copper. Twice as thick as 24 gauge. A lot of shiny areas with color variations & scratches from age. All very usable Squareness and size are approximate

SAMPLE: $4 each Includes shipping by First Class Mail Sample size is approximately 2 1/2 x 4 inches

Only THREE pieces available $9.70 for a 6 by 11 3/4 inch Piece (each is a separate piece for this item ) Shipping & Handling is $6.80 for first piece & $3 for each additional piece of the same Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Only One piece available $39 for a 14 by 20 inch Piece (each is a separate piece for this item ) Shipping & Handling is $9 for first piece & $7 for each additional piece of the same Ships PARCEL POST

RECYCLED ALUMINUM WIRE:

 

Recycled Aluminum Alloy Wire Medium Stiff 20 Gauge-.032 inch .80mm About the thickness of a standard paper clip. 20 gauge thickness*

This Medium Stiff Aluminum wire is an alloy that is stiffer than and holds its' shape better when bent. It is a bit weathered -making it dull but a good buffing up will make it bright again (See our amazing polishing cloth below)

Recycled Aluminum Wire SAMPLE: $3 each sample is 40 inch long Includes shipping by First Class Mail Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL

Recycled Aluminum Wire 300 foot spool $14 Shipping & Handling is $4.80 per spool for the first spool & $2 for every other spool of the same Ships PRIORITY MAIL

Recycled Aluminum Wire SOFT 14 gauge .064 inch thickness 14 gauge aluminum wire thickness*

This aluminum wire is a bit weathered -making it dull but a good buffing up will make it bright again (See our amazing polishing cloth below)

Recycled Aluminum Wire 40 foot Coil For $6 each 40 foot coil is separate Shipping & Handling is $2.30 per coil Ships FIRST CLASS MAIL order three coils and they will ship Priority Mail

 

 

Recycled Craft Wire Assortment :   ONLY ONE AVAILABLE -TO THE FIRST CUSTOMER Once a year we gather all the odd lengths of wire and sell it as a lot. This is an assortment of over a thousand feet of older & new craft wire. The wire is in coils and small spools . Priced at less than 1/3 of what the same in new wire would cost.   This wire has a range of patina color variations: from bright shiny new to dark brown, gray, with scratches, and or kinks. The assortment is mostly copper and aluminum wire with some brass and nickel in various thicknesses from thin to thick. Gauges are assorted from many of these : 26, 24, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6 & 4   Lengths are from a few inches to hundreds of feet- photo shows all in this assortment.   There is at least 12 different kinds of wire . This is a one time "grab bag/box" - there is no choice of contents.   All pieces are very interesting & usable. An ideal starting set for craft work-Only one available to the first customer Assorted Recycled Craft Wire $48 SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL shipping & handling is $14 for each assortment . assortment is a little over 6 1/2 pounds   CAUTION: Raw metal may have sharp edges. Handle with care. These metals and the packaging are not for use by children.

 

Recycled Sheet Metal Assortment :     This is an assortment of older & new sheet metal of the metals listed above plus others in pieces less than one foot long in a variety of thickness & widths.   This sheet metal has a range of patina color variations: from bright shiny to dark brown, with scratches, folds , dents, tape residue, and/or water spots from age..   Includes copper, brass and aluminum sheet in various thicknesses. Pieces are mostly rectangular with some odd shapes   All pieces are very interesting & usable. They are great for small craft work and model making. We use these metals for most of our sculptures   Each assortment is different. This is a "grab bag/box" - there is no choice of contents.   A great starting set for craft work Limited quantities available. Assorted Recycled Sheet Craft Metal 5 pounds : $39 shipping & handling is $14 for each assortment SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL A lucky day at the scrap yard in a box!   Once and a while we make a couple of Larger assortments: ONLY TWO AVAILABLE to the first customer(s) includes larger or longer pices of sheet metal than in the smaller assortment. Large Assorted Recycled Sheet Craft Metal 50 pounds : $360 shipping & handling is $48 for this assortment SHIPS PARCEL POST CAUTION: Raw metal may have sharp edges. Handle with care. These metals and the packaging are not for use by children.

For those who prefer recycled please note that

most our new metals have recycled content.

 

SEE OUR METAL WORKING TOOLS & SUPPLIES: Snips, Sheers, Polishing Cloths. Embossing tools etc.

 

 

 

 

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This metal is available in limited quantities, prices & stock are subject to change without notice.

Prices subject to change without notice: good for only up to 10 days after page date above & while supplies last.

Prices , shipping & handling quotes are for shipment in the US only.

Caution these metals may have sharp edges. These metals and the packaging are not for use by children.

 

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RAW METAL DEFINITIONS & TERMS CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals may have sharp edges and are not for children. This is bare craft wire and NOT for electrical use. This wire is not for internal use. More on handling & use below   Bulk Metal :   Our cut to length bulk metals for the crafts person provides what is needed at a good value. Our cuts 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.   Most sheet 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, smooth wood or heavy glass table. It also can be rolled slightly the other way to flatten.   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: Gauge Is thickness. The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.   The 23 gauge copper sheet is heavy - traditionally used for roofs and range hoods- where it will last hundreds of years. It weighs one pound per square foot approximately.     Anything thicker in sheet is in the area of metal plate. It is difficult to bend and can not be cut with tin snips. A cutting torch or saw is used for this. We do not offer plate metal for this reason, we carry only the sheet metals shown. 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.     These charts shows approximate standard gauge thickness and weight for wire and sheet and may not appear correctly on all screens.   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  Dimension (inches)  Pounds per Sq. Foot in copper sheet approximately*  8  .128  5.12 ( heavy copper plating over 1/4 inch thick)  12  .080  3.20  14  .064  2.56  16   .051  2.04  18  .040  1.60 ( thick copper sheet called "plate" as in "plate steel")  20  .032  1.28  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 medium-heavy weight  26   .016   .64  30 .010  .40 medium weight sheet twice as thick as 36 gauge  36  .005   .234 (heavy foil/ tooling foil)  38 .002   .09   .0014 .0007 thin foil household foil- called heavy household foil very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"

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Recycled  ALUMINUM SHEET FOIL 12" Wide g  36 Gauge-5 MILL   7 times thicker than household foil

Soft metal for embossing, punching and raising. Cuts with a scissors. Easily punched & folded.

RECLAIMED- unused Mostly shiny with some color variations from age & some ripples, dents and light scratches varies from from length to length

SOLD OUT $12 for a 3 YARDS (each yard may be a separate piece ) Shipping & handling is $4.60 for the 3 yards and $1.50 for every other 3 yards of the same PRIORITY MAIL