| Copper-Top Hall Table -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-111 |
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The assembly of the walnut framework for the hall table is complete, and the copper panel insert has been assembled and treated to with a cold-patina solution to create the blue-green finish. In this segment, host David Marks reveals the results of the patina finish, installs the panel and applies a wood finish to the black-walnut table. Materials: Garden hose; sprayer attachment
Tung-oil wood finish
Paintbrushes
Clean rags
Protective rubber gloves
Safety goggles or safety glasses
Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with wood, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains, solvents and other potentially hazardous chemicals. - The copper panel, which will serve as the tabletop for this hall table, has been treated with oxidizing chemicals and sealed for a period of about three weeks. Once it is unwrapped (figure A), the rough patina is revealed. The cheesecloth has turned a blue-green color, indicating that the copper surface underneath has oxidized.
- The cheesecloth, sawdust and chemicals are washed away by spraying the panel with a garden hose that has a sprayer attachment (figure B). Care is taken to remove the materials cautiously to avoid damaging the finish -- which is fairly delicate at this stage.
- The bulk of the oxidizing materials are removed with the hose and some gentle strokes with a paintbrush. The panel is then placed in the sun to dry (figure C). Excess materials can be lightly brushed off after the panel has dried.
- The table assembly is treated with several coats of tung oil to bring out the grain of the black walnut (figure D).
- When everything is dry and the panel has been cleaned up, final assembly can take place. The copper panel is carefully set in the rabbet cut in the wood frame (figure E. To attach the inset panel, it can be glued in place or (as David Marks recommends) secured with metal clips.
Once the piece is finished, the black-walnut frame makes an attractive setting for the copper-panel with its unique patina finish. The long, tapered legs with dark wengae feet add to the elegant style of the piece. The deep blue-green tones of the patina create an effect that can serve as a visual focal point in most any room. Care Tip: The patina copper tabletop is easy to care for. An occasional light coat of a good-quality wax (figure F) will keep the top in good condition. Sponsored Resource
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