miniwendy Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Wanting to use flashing in the valleys on my dh roof, but not sure I want to go out and buy real copper strips. Is there an easy household alternative? I don't think aluminum foil will survive my children. Well, who am I kidding - I KNOW it won't!!! What about using masking tape painted with copper colored metallic paint? Or has anyone tried using a thick paper painted with copper color? I have the paint already... Thanks! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Wendy, I have used the metalic paper that is made for scrapbooking. I have also used the copper tape that is used for electrical. There is also copper tooling foil. That is a bit heavy though. As far as that goes, you could just gesso the area and paint the house seams with copper paint. You can use anything that you think works. There are no flashing police out there. Wait. That didn't sound quite right. I guess there would be flashing police in the real world, but that's a different kind of flashing. :groucho: In other words, use what you have. There are no strict laws about what you can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I use the copper paint myself. I used it on my Pierce that is in my blog on the forum here. It turns out nice. I also used it on my Coventry cottage in the team build blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Americans seem to prefer copper, while the British prefer lead. How about getting one of those disposable aluminum pans (heavier than regular foil) and using the dull side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Since most rural Southern houses didn't/ don't use copper I use the dull side of regular aluminum foil strips; so if I were simulating copper flashing (somehow that reminds me of The Village People!) I'd cut strips of copper foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Snail repellent copper tape has been used on here to achieve this effect. I remember reading the post last Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 ;) I never thought of the phrase "copper flashing" like that before! Thanks everyone for the ideas. I think I can use some of them and come up with something that will look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyD Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 WWW.miniatures.com has Sheet copper #9064 it states that it's good for gutters, pips, roof trims, and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I got some rolls of stuff in the shelf paper section at lowes. They had copper, brass, aluminum, & a lot of others. You can see this in my album on my Magic Shoppe. I did the bay window with it. It is self stick & cuts easily. I have used it for several of my projects. Steve in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I foresee a trip to Lowe's when we get home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Well I never would have thought to look in shelf paper aisle for copper flashing! Cool Idea! :jawdrop: :moon: (copper flashing?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 ... Cool Idea! :moon: :lol: (copper flashing?):jawdrop: That was the image that came to my mind when I saw the header for this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 So while you are there......Check the window blind section. They have samples of window blinds that they sell that work great for doll houses ! They were marked 50 cents each, but were on sale when I got them for 37 cents. I stocked up on these & keep a whole box of them. They are hot glued to the backing cards & come off with a heat gun. Then a small dowel & 2 screw eyes & you have some first class window treatments ! Steve in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I guess I need to read about roofs and "flashing"...I thought this was a G rated site Sorry I couldnt help myself...I didnt 'know about flashing and my sandpaper roof shinges don't meet at the gables. Tutorial reading time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Ducking the flashing police ;) but this thread certainly helped me a lot today as Mz Chantilly went all hmmmpf around here when she heard that we are definitley going to take the plunge and purchase the RL house which will mean a move and al ot of other building adventures and told me pretty well that she is NOT moving without her roof done, so there... And when I painted the interior I realised that there were pretty many gable kind of bits and pieces on her... So went with the coppar paint idea and that is drying as I type... Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Well, I ended up going with masking tape painted with metallic copper paint (simply bc I happened to have both here already!). It looks very nice. Only negative is wood glue doesn't stick to it, so I'm having to super glue/gorilla glue the shingles that are touching the flashing. Debra- your emoticons are great for the copper ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMinis Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 If you have a stained glass supply store near you, they have copper tape that is used in foiling glass (stained glass). It's adhesive and comes in various widths. Sorry...it doesn't flash ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Ok I am clueless...why do we NEED flashing? Duh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 The tape from the stained glass dept works well, that's what I put on my farmhouse. Roxxie, flashing was put on the roof wherever there might be a seam to cover, I think, or exposed wood, like where the shingles on the roof don't exactly meet the shingles on the gable, or around a fireplace. It is supposed to prevent leaks but is also great for spots where you might have gaps. Better a little pretty flashing showing than bare wood! I also put it on the very edge of the roof where the first row of shingles is. Not a thing you have to do on a dollhouse, but it does look good! I didn't bother with it on the puzzle houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Oky Doky I understand! The sum total of what I don't know about this is astounding lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia b Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I come here daily to get hints, but also my daily laugh! This was a good one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 ive used these self adhesive outlet coverings from home depot. they come in a variety of finishes. theres more pictures in my gallery if you click this picture below they are the next few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrawn Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 After looking at several craft stores, I found the perfect copper foil for roof flashing at Home Depot. It is clean copper on one side, with adhesive on the other side. It is about the same thickness as good quality aluminum foil, and it came in a 4" diameter roll, 1 1/8" wide and 15' long for under $8. It is sold in the gardening area as a snail and slug repellent! Highly recommended! John. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Minis Dollhouses Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Wow, thank you so much for the tip! You certainly can't beat that price. I want to try out copper roofing soon and I know I'm going to make a bunch of mistakes before I get the hang of it so I wanted something cheap and easily accessible, in case I need more. Going to Home Depot is simple enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Yes, thanks. I decided to do the main roof on my big Tennyson in copper (I used copper scrapbook paper for the second floor balcony roof) and I wanted something I could experiment with that wasn't as costly as copper sheets. I've been looking for alternatives, so great timing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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