Expert: Eileen Cronk - 7/7/2009

Question
Eileen,
Found a previous answer you had given to a question on this subject when I googled copper.  I too want to cover a kitchen table with copper.  This will be my first attempt ever to work with metal or furniture.  I'm wondering what gauge copper to use, if I can engrave a saying on it, and if there is some sort of thick clear laminate or something that can be put over it.  I've got 3 small children and this table has and will continue to undergo a lot of abuse :-).

Answer
Hi Monica
Nice to hear from you.
I need some more info here.
Are you planning to "wrap" the copper around the table edges and secure underneath or just apply the copper to the top (not edges).
The thicker the copper, the more it costs and its very expensive in my neck of the woods.
You can punch or engrave a design into as you want.
The only covering is a plexi-glass which is actually plastic and its totally unsuitable for a table top as it scratches even when you look at it LOL or real glass.
Thick sheet glass is very costly and will need the edges rounded to make it safe. I would get a price for a piece of glass before I did anything. Make sure you tell the glass store what the glass will be used for. I believe this glass could be called tempered glass which will take heat and cold but check that out.
Get back to me.
Regards
Eileen