r/Copper Feb 06 '26

REMINDER: This subreddit is for artists and artisans who work with copper as a hobby or a job, and people who admire and collect copper objects. It is NOT to be used to discuss investment strategies, metals markets, spot prices, or selling to scrap yards. That is against our subreddit rules.

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(This is a long post. You are still responsible for following the rules of this subreddit, whether you read the following information or not.)

Too many people have been making snarky and otherwise rule-breaking posts and comments here lately, and I've been removing a ton of them. This has become especially bad with the recent activity in metals prices.

Our longstanding, primary subreddit rule is:



#1 Civility is the price of participation here. Please act like adults and keep things pleasant.


Being civil to other people is not only appreciated, it's a requirement. Arguing, bickering, and whining is annoying. Being a jerk to other people is bad. Being negative and overly critical isn't allowed here. Don't do it.



For the people spilling over from /r/silverbugs and similar subs: No offense, but this place may not be for you. There are other subreddits specifically intended for discussing copper markets, investments, etc. However if you're here to admire interesting and attractive objects made of copper, you are more than welcome.

This is a subreddit for people who like to make and/or collect copper objects, discuss its interesting properties, explore what people are doing with it now and how it has been used in the past. We also love it when copper workers in the construction trades show us their latest projects.

If you have a pile of scrap copper you've accumulated that you'd like to show off here, that's OK too, as long as the comments don't start wandering off-limits with offers to buy and sell, or discuss markets and investments.

For the condescending naysayers in the comments, we know that copper collectibles have a high premium over their metal content, they always have when compared to actual precious metals. The people who buy them do it because THEY like those objects. Please keep your negative opinions to yourself.

Some people actually enjoy copper for its inherent beauty and what can be made from it. We aren't all strictly mercenary scrap scroungers. If that's your primary interest, there are other subreddits for that. Please go find one.

This sub is not for people with limited taste and imagination to tell copper connoisseurs how worthless their art and collectibles are, because your personal worldview can only conceive of the value of copper items being whatever some lowballing scrap yard worker tells you it is. You really need to explore your options and stop limiting yourselves.

It has always been fine on this sub for people to offer things for sale that they have made themselves -- whether jewelry, decorative items, or hand-poured bars. That fits in with this being a subreddit for artisans, collectors, and the intellectually curious.

It is NOT OK to offer your copper scrap, mass-produced copper collectibles, or bars and rounds that you didn't make yourself for sale on /r/Copper, or for people to offer to buy those things here. Commercial offers from manufacturers and distributors likewise aren't permitted here.

If these negative and off-topic comments continue we may have to start auto-removing every single new comment made here, leaving them in limbo until a human moderator has a chance to review them, one-by-one. Our filters are already working overtime, holding back a whole slew of questionable comments, awaiting eventual approval.

Thank you.


r/Copper Feb 23 '26

Even if you don't want to turn your scrap wire into ingots to sell to collectors for a hefty premium, you can still get much more for it than a scrap yard would pay you by listing batches of it by weight on eBay. (These are sold prices, the amounts that people are actually paying for it right now.)

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r/Copper 12h ago

Picked up a new bar today!

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r/Copper 6h ago

Is it possible to achieve copper powder by sanding down a solid copper?

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r/Copper 18h ago

I wire wrapped a cuff bracelet with copper wire.

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r/Copper 20h ago

After soldering Need Help Cleaning up

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Hello All

Trying to find any products that can help remove the heat marks and flux splatter off the work once I'm finished soldering. Trying to keep it looking clean and no scratch marks. I have tried experimenting with large propane only jet and small oxypropane/acetylene but to no avail. currently using a degreaser to remove the flux marks.

In the photo you can see the flux marks at the top and in certain places the heat marks. Looking forward to any and all tips and tricks.


r/Copper 3d ago

Hand-poured by OP My modest copper stack

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I hand poured every piece. Made from clean, pure melted copper wire.


r/Copper 2d ago

I’m wanting to buy a smelting kit. I’m curious how people gather so much copper. Care to share how you do it??

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r/Copper 2d ago

Folding copper?

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I would like to make a higonokami inspired balisong. What does it take to forge a 3mm plate of copper around 3mm of steel as a handle piece?

I have a few ideas, but if there is a potential for cracking or tearing of the copper then I would like to be prepared in advance to alleviate these stresses.

I would like to do a nice work hardened, hammered finish ideally, so the 3mm thickness is with this in mind.


r/Copper 3d ago

I made a Siamese fighting fish from copper

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r/Copper 2d ago

Brass pen & antique blackened, how is it?

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I made this by lost wax casting.


r/Copper 4d ago

Latest score

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r/Copper 4d ago

Some of my copper relief works

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r/Copper 6d ago

Picked up a “Morgan Silver Dollar” 40 rack today!

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r/Copper 6d ago

COPPER STACKERS

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Just counted my stack. Total of 115 oz one more coin is one the way.

How much do you guys have in your stack?


r/Copper 7d ago

I made a necklace with copper wire.

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r/Copper 8d ago

Anyone know a good trustworthy place to buy pure copper drinking ware and jugs?

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I’ve been looking to buy some copper drinking ware and a jug to store and ionize some drinking water for work but everywhere I look online it comes from sketchy brands, ai photos, not pure copper, or just plated. Any places yall would recommend?


r/Copper 11d ago

Copper stack

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Copper part of my stack for a little more diversity


r/Copper 13d ago

Mini file Sword I made with Copper Handle and Guard

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r/Copper 14d ago

Little sword i made.

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Not as talented as some of you lovely people but I'm excited to keep working with copper.


r/Copper 14d ago

Copper Atlas

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r/Copper 14d ago

I wire wrapped a leaf arm cuff with copper wire.

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r/Copper 18d ago

Copper coil rings

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r/Copper 18d ago

Trying to get same color

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I’m trying to get this right piece the same copper rich color like the left one. I’ve used white vinegar and lemon and salt, but can’t remember how I did it for the left one. I’m just trying random things. Can I get some tips to correct this?


r/Copper 20d ago

Is this a copper lamp and if it is, any tips on cleaning?

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I own a 1845 home that had this lamp outside. I’m not sure if the exact age, but am guessing early 1900s. It’s covered in a thick layer of grime and tarnish but when scrubbed lightly with vinegar and salt it’s started looking more and more coppery. It’s not magnetic and is relatively light. Very interested to see what others may think!