Dade City FL 33523   Our Complete Online Catalog of NEW Craft Metals: COPPER SHEET BRONZE & BRASS SHEET   ALUMINUM SHEET Nickel "silver" Sheet  Foil for Tooling ALUMINUM WIRE  COPPER WIRE Jewelers Bronze WIRE NICKEL SILVER WIRE  TOOLS & SUPPLIES SALES & SAMPLE SETS How to SOLDER BOOKLET Antique & Vintage Watercolor & Print Supplies

Recycled, Reclaimed & Vintage Metal for craft     These metals are too good to scrap, so we have rescued (reclaimed) them from reprocessing. More about this metal & Cautions      They are available in limited quantities for a lower price than new metal.       This metal may have some water spots, scratches or dents and ranges from shiny to dull. All is usable.    Some is vintage metal with a bit of patina from age More about this metal: patinas & finishes      Fast Shipping:About shipping & Delivery Time   Rush Orders Prices and shipping shown are only for the 50 states.We only ship to 50 states USA

CRAFT METAL SUPPLIES FOR 26 YEARS   INSTANT Answers on Ordering & Metal Metal Crafting information     Order securely through our cart   E-MAIL US    Reminder: Bookmark the Whimsie Studio Supply in Favorites     Updated January 9 2012

VINTAGE YELLOW BRASS SHEET: Thick

This vintage yellow brass a satin finish with some slight color variations due to age & light scratches .

It will continue to gain character from age and can be patinated with chemicals or can be buffed up to a bright satin finish.

This thick brass can be used for sculptures and architectural pieces. for a range of craft work.  It easily cuts with a tin snips ,aviation snips or saw. Ideal weight for pieces to keep their shape more.

Vintage Yellow Brass Sheet 12" wide  Thick -24 gauge or .020 inch thickness or 20 Mil   approximate thickness*

This vintage yellow brass a satin finish with some slight color variations due to age & light scratches VERY LIMITED STOCK OF THESE ARE AVAILABLE Price good while supply lasts

SAMPLE Vintage Yellow BRASS SHEET Thick 24 gauge: $4 each   Includes shipping by First Class Mail sample is approximately 3x3 inches

Vintage Yellow BRASS SHEET $11 for an approximatley 6 by 12 inch Piece    Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4 for the first piece & $2 for each additional piece of the same Each piece is individual

Vintage Jeweler's Bronze SHEET-Thick

This thick jewelers bronze has been made for over a 100 years to resemble gold. It can be used for a range of craft work.  It has a more golden color than yellow brass. It easily cuts with a tin snips ,aviation snips or saw. It does tarnish over time to a rich bronze color or can be coated to protect. This bronze has a fairly bright satin finish with some light color variations from age &scratches & slight dents

Vintage Jewelers Bronze Sheet 12" wide  Thick -24 gauge or .020 inch thickness or 20 Mil approximate thickness*

SAMPLE Vintage Jewelers Bronze SHEET Thick 24 gauge: $4 each   Includes shipping by First Class Mail sample is approximately 2 1/2 X 3 inches   ALSO SEE: Brass & Bronze Sheet Sample set

5 3/4 x 12 inch Piece approximate size $12 each      shipped in individual pieces Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4 for the first piece and $2 for every other of the same

This bronze has a fairly bright satin finish with some light color variations from age &scratches & slight dents VERY LIMITED STOCK OF THESE ARE AVAILABLE Price good while supply lasts

ASSORTMENTS- "GRAB BAGS":

They Make an ideal gift for metal crafters

Sheet Metal Assortment of New , vintage, reclaimed & recycled metal:   COPPER, BRONZE, ALUMINUM, NICKEL & BRASS   limited supply available This is an assortment of new, vintage and recycled/ reclaimed metal. Some appearing newer & some older vintage sheet metal .   Each assortment varies, so photo shown is not necessarily typical. Currently there is copper Aluminum ,Bronze , brass, with some nickel and colored foils.   This collection includes sheet metal COPPER, BRONZE, ALUMINUM, NICKEL & BRASS in pieces one foot long or less in a variety of thickness & widths. Most pieces are 12 inch long by 6 inch wide or less.   This sheet metal has a range of patina color variations: from bright shiny to some with patina from age; with some scratches, folds , dents, tape residue, and/or water spots .. A small amount of the Aluminum foil is colored- red green blue and or gold, the rest of the metals are in their natural state- raw and un- varnished.   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.    Some of this raw metal can be polished or further aged. These metals are not pre- patinated material, but recycled/ reclaimed metal patinas faster than new.About patinas and Finishes   Pieces are mostly rectangular with some odd shapes.Photo show the wide range of metals that may be included and not any assortment specifically.      Each assortment is different. These collections of new & vintage metals are made ahead of time to provide the most delightful assortment. "grab bag/box" There is no choice of contents.     A lucky day at the scrap yard in a box A great starting set for craft work! & A Great Gift for the tinkerer, artist or sculptor. (They are not for children) Sheet Metal Assortment: COPPER, BRONZE, ALUMINUM, NICKEL & BRASS       Assortment of Vintage, New & Reclaimed Sheet Metal now 4 pounds : $72   SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL shipping & handling is $12 for each assortment ALLOW EXTRA SHIPPING TIME -10 day delivery WHILE LIMITED SUPPLY LASTS CAUTION: Raw metal may have sharp edges. Handle with care. These metals and the packaging are not for use by children.

 

Craft Wire assortment:

 

Craft Wire Assortment With New, Vintage & Recycled / Reclaimed wire  - in a limited supply     This is an assortment of hundreds of feet of vintage , new, & recycled/reclaimed craft wire.   It is priced at a fraction what the same in new wire would cost.   All are raw uncoated wire and have not been used , even though some is older vintage metal with an aged patina.   This wire can be polished up or left to age and gain more character.   Photo shows an assortment but each one is different.   This wire is in coils and spools in a range of patina color variations: from bright shiny new to dark brown, gray, with some occasional scratches and kinks.   We use these in many of our creations.   The assortment is mostly copper & aluminum wire with some brass and nickel in various thicknesses from thin to thick. Gauges are assorted from many of these : 26, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6 , & 4. PLUS OTHER ODD WIRE. some square or half round wire.   Lengths are from a few inches to hundreds of feet -Photo shows the wide range sizes, types and quantity of wires included but not any assortment specifically.   There is at least 8 different kinds of wire . All pieces are very interesting & usable. An ideal starting set for craft & collage work at a fraction of the price of new wire of the same. (They are not for children)   Assortment of New & Vintage Craft Wire $48 This assortment ships PRIORITY MAIL shipping & handling is $12 for each assortment. This size assortment is a little over 3 pounds   CAUTION: Raw metal may have sharp edges. Handle with care. These metals and the packaging are not for use by children.

 

We are temporairily sold out of all other

Recycled, Reclaimed & Vintage Metal

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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 of our new metals have recycled content.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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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More about Reclaimed , Recycled & Vintage metal:  These new & older vintage metals are too good to scrap, so we have rescued (reclaimed) them from reprocessing.   These meals are un used, just aged a bit. They are ideal for recycled , collage art & craft.   We use this metal for most of our creations. It is not only less expensive but also has character from age.   These meals are available at lower prices than new. (an exception to recycled costing more.)   RECLAIMED: Most of the metal we sell on this page is reclaimed. Reclaimed is better for the environment because it is being used in its original state rather than being reprocessed.   Recycled : Reprocessed metal is also known as recycled. It is metal that is re-melted and re-formed in to a usable form in an energy intensive process. It does save energy over mining and processing virgin metal. Currently these are only produced in small batches. Because the recycled content varies from metal to metal and lot to lot so much it is impossible to know the percentage of recycled content of any specific piece. Many of our "new" metals on our web site have some recycled content. Most of the copper in America is 60% recycled.   Vintage Metal:Some of the reclaimed & recycled metal we offer is shiny newer metal and and some has patina from age- vintage metal.   This unused new and older metal has scratches, finger prints, ripples and/or dents It is all very usable at a good price. We use this metal in our own creations.         Some of this raw metal can be polished. All can be further aged with chemicals. They are not pre- patinated, but this older metal will patina faster than new.More about Patina         Order samples to see what works best.  These metals are available in limited quantities. CAUTION: Raw craft metal may have sharp edges. Not for use by children.   Some people have sensitivity or allergies with skin contact with metals. It is not advised to use base metals, especially Nickel Alloys, for items for children that contact skin like jewelry, especially pierced earrings.    BACK TO OUR RECYCLED/ RECLAIMED METAL CATALOG   HELP on Ordering & Metal Craft Information & articles on our site.   GENERAL CRAFT METAL DEFINITIONS & TERMS 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 over 1x1 square foot. 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..   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   New Craft Metal has a bright rolled satin finish. It may have some very slight manufacturing ripples, scratches & color variations.  See our other pages for these metals    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.

MORE ABOUT THICKNESS

Gauge Thickness chart & Information     Gauge Is thickness. The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.   The chart below shows approximate gauge thickness for metal to give a relative idea of different gauges. It is in American Standard Gauge of Average wire gauge thickness.    Gauge -Thickness  Dimension inches thick  Dimension millimeters thick   NOTES  2   .258 inch or slightly over 1/4 inch thick   6.54 mm   VERY HEAVY THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.  4   .204 inch  5.189 mm  THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.  6    .162 inch  4.1mm  THICK WIRE .For large sculptures & armatures- cuts best with a bolt cutter or saw.  8   .128 a little over 1/8 inch 3.26 mm    9    .114 inch    2.91 mm     10   .102 inch   2.6 mm     12   .081 inch 50  2 mm thick  About as thick as a standard wire coat hanger  14    .064 inch a bit thicker than 1/16 inch 1.6 mm  This and thicker is Considered PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"   16  .051 inch  1.30 mm     18  .04 inch  1 mm  A bit thicker than a standard paper clip in wire. Heavy PLATE METAL in sheet metal. as in "copper plate"   20 .032 inch .80mm About the thickness of a standard paper clip.   22  . 025  .65mm     23 Photo shows Approximate thickness: 23 gauge   .023 or 23 Mil   .576 mm   Standard heavy weight Sheet metal for larger craft work, roofing and range hoods etc. In copper sheet it is 1 pound per square foot approximately. For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw   24   .020 or 20 Mil  .5 mm -half a millimeter Heavy weight Sheet metal. For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw A medium fine wire for craft.   26   .016  .40 mm     30  .010 also known as 10 mil as it is 10/1000 inch thick   .25 mm 1/4 mm  Medium weight sheet - cuts with a scissors. twice as thick as 36 gauge below, But a very thin wire- not very strong   36  .005 also known as 5 mil as it is 5/1000 inch thick   .125 mm 1/8 mm  Heavy FOIL: Standard Embossing & tooling & foil. Cuts with a scissors. 7 times thicker than household aluminum foil.   38  .002   .101 mm   Medium weight foil slightly lighter than above Extremely thin wire    45-50  .0014 .0007     thin foil- Household"tin" Aluminum foil- called very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"   The Gauge thickness lines may not appear correctly on some computer screens due to different screen resolutions and page size settings.   Adjust your screen or estimate If this does not appear as one inch.     Or see the inch dimensions in the chart above on this page and compare with a ruler.           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.

 

 

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ALUMINUM FOIL FOR EMBOSSING	BRASS FOIL for EMBOSSING	COLORED ALUMINUM FOILS	COPPER Foil for EMBOSSING	FOIL EMBOSSING TOOLS
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Heavy Weight  Vintage copper sheet

 

This vintage copper is the thickest sheet copper we carry. Most often used for sculptures, enameling & engraving. We use this in many of our pieces. It just has a bit of to age & some wear from years of storage.

This Soft copper Cuts best with a tin snips.

 

This sheet metal has begun to age with some darkening. There are mostly shiny areas with some very light finger prints, ripples, dents & scratches   This is ideal metal for projects that are going to be hammered , textured and aged with patina color.

Pieces are approximately square and shipped relatively flat in individual pieces. size & squareness approximate

Order a sample, Because as a closeout it is non returnable. Limited supply available .

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: Raw metal may have sharp edges. Handle with care. These metals and the packaging are not for use by children.

 

ASSORTMENTS- "GRAB BAGS":

They Make an ideal gift for metal crafters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE ITEMS BELOW ARE TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

PLEASE DO NOT ORDER UNTIL THEY ARE BACK ON TOP OF PAGE:

 

All Aluminum Craft Wire Assortment With New, Vintage & Recycled / Reclaimed wire  - SOLD OUT     This is an assortment of OVER A THOUSAND feet of vintage , new, & recycled/reclaimed craft wire. It is priced at a fraction what the same in new wire would cost.     All are raw uncoated wire and have not been used , even though some is older vintage metal with an aged patina- some is wire with recycled content.This wire can be left to age and gain more character.   Photo shows an assortment but each one is different . Content is a grab bag assortment -of our choice of the widest array from what is available .   This wire is in coils and spools from bright shiny new to dark brown, gray, with some of the wire has nicks,scratches and/or kinks.   The assortment all aluminum wire in various thicknesses from thin to thick. Gauges are assorted from at least five of these gauge thicknesses: 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6 , & 4 . and occasionally OTHER ODD WIRES. some square or half round wire.   Lengths are from a few inches to hundreds of feet -Photo shows the wide range sizes, types and quantity of wires included but not any assortment specifically.     All pieces are very interesting & usable. An ideal starting set for craft & collage work at a fraction of the price of new wire of the same. (They are not for children) VERY LIMITED SUPPLY - Assortment of New & Vintage ALUMINUM Craft Wire $48 This assortment ships PRIORITY MAIL ALLOW EXTRA SHIPPING TIME -10 day delivery shipping & handling is $14 for each assortment. This assortment is a little over 3 pounds-It is a grab bag and there is no choice of content.   CAUTION: Raw metal may have sharp edges. Handle with care. These metals and the packaging are not for use by children.

 

Heavy Weight  Vintage copper sheet

 

This vintage copper is the thickest sheet copper we carry. Most often used for sculptures, enameling & engraving. We use this in many of our pieces. It just has a bit of to age & some wear from years of storage.

This Soft copper Cuts best with a tin snips.

 

This sheet metal has begun to age with some darkening. There are mostly shiny areas with some very light finger prints, ripples, dents & scratches   This is ideal metal for projects that are going to be hammered , textured and aged with patina color.

Pieces are approximately square and shipped relatively flat in individual pieces. size & squareness approximate

Order a sample, Because as a closeout it is non returnable. Limited supply available .

 

12" Wide Thick 23 gauge 23 Mil Copper Sheet

23 gauge Thick VINTAGE copper sheet SAMPLE: $4 Price includes shipping & handling by 1st class mail upgrade shipping Sample Size 3x3 inches approximately

SOLD OUT DO NOT ORDER $9 for a 5 7/8 x 12 inch piece      Ships PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4.75 for the first piece & $3 for each additional piece of the same each is a separate piece