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David E. Ross · 18-05-2008, 01:23 AM posted to rec.gardens

On 5/17/2008 12:27 PM, wrote:
Has anyone considered buying a roll of copper foil that is used in stained
glass hobby/business? It comes in 108-ft rolls and has a peel-off paper
backing that can be left for added strength (the glued back is so it sticks
to glass). The foil comes in various thicknesses, usually 1 or 1.5 mil, I
believe, and width of 1/4" or more. The price per roll is about is about $6
perhaps. You'd need to check around to see if there are any stained glass
suppliers. It's a bit expensive for keeping slugs away, but should work. For
myself, there's nothing like stripping some 16 or 18 guage copper strand
wire that can be found almost anytime in a scrap pile somewhere.

While I prefer using multiple strands of fine copper wire, I know
someone who has used copper foil quite successfully. She says that,
after one use, the glue is no longer usable. Then she uses a glue stick
or other means to fasten the foil for reuse.

The reason I prefer wire is aesthetic: it is not as noticeable as foil.

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David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean
Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean
influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19)
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