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how can i copy a picture on a Copper?

i need to to copy a picture on a copper. i used the papers that are called i think "Carbon " but it didn't work. i was wondering if there is any other type of papers that i can use to copy the pictures on a copper.Thanks

Answer:

if you are wanting to put a picture on a piece of copper there is a process called sublimation the image is copied on special paper and is heat transferred onto special metal. call around to your local trophy or printing shops most could do what you're asking fairly cheap.
you could use the blue ink paper that you can put on your copper and draw on top as this transfer the drawing on to the surfice The Paper is Called 'CARBON PAPER'
If you are going to use the copper as a Relief like a sculptor having highs and low spots by using a small ball peen hammer. Then I suggest making a copy of the picture and tape it to the copper and then using a dull pencil or pen to got around your picture to copy everything you need then take off the tape. This way you don't ruin your original picture. A pen would probably work best for this. Do it this way ,that is if you are doing a relief. Like a hammered copper relief.

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