Now Available! Shop Now at MyAmericanCrafts for this striking copper Horizon Plate handcrafted by Studio G7.
Flaming color in undulating waves cross the surface of this wall mounted copper plate - a colorful addition to home or office. Evocative of perhaps a mountain landscape, the rich iridescent shades range from oranges to greens with a hint of blue.
"Flame painting" is a method of causing a piece of copper to change color through applying heat with a torch. Copper goes through a series of color changes when it is heated. Usually these follow the same order but environmental factors can affect the color results. The biggest changes come from changes in humidity; different colors on a rainy day as opposed to a dry sunny day. The metal worker uses a torch to "paint" patterns, lines or images on the surface of the metal using heat to create beautiful iridescent shades. The piece may be cooled or "quenched" then re-heated many times for the desired effect. A clear sealer insures the color will not change over time.
Each plate is unique-no two will ever be the same; but all are beautiful!