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lynx in reply to @Fox

https://basiccopper.com/thicknessguide.html, seem to disagree.

This is from the link as I was thinking about copper splashback would be easier/cheaper than brass to work.

22 Mil/16 Ounce Copper (.0216") 24 gauge: 16 ounce copper sheeting is a heavy weight copper often referred to as "roofing copper" or "roofing flashing." It weighs approximately 1 pound per square foot. It's often used for roofing and flashing, various art and craft projects, DIY projects such as copper backsplashes, copper countertops and copper range hoods, electrical applications, research and development and much more. 16 ounce copper can be bent and formed by hand but is very durable. Metals snips are needed to cut this thickness. (Also check our patina copper sheetsfor a variety of uses including bartops and countertops. It is also used for for various wall hangings and artwork.) See a video thickness guide of 22 mil below.

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dbr in reply to @lynx

It’ll dent if you drop something on it, even when glued to ply or MDF. As Fox says, getting a roll to sit flat, unroll without creasing or bending and not look shit when DIYed is not something I would try. I have many years experience of sheet metalworking.

AFAIK brass is chemically very similar to copper, just a bit more of whatever makes it pink. Call Redwood Innovations and ask them what to use, they’re great and give adhesive advice for free. They’ll sell you a white label version of most expensive fancy glues.

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lynx in reply to @dbr

What ever thickness of copper will dent as it is soft. Have installed rolled roofing copper on a roof before and it does unroll nicely, like a paper poster. Just took our time and were steady. The old copper had been stolen and hence needed replacement.

Can get copper or brass coloured stainless.

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