Can I safely use a burnt Revere Ware copper-bottomed saucepan? [more inside]
posted by Meg_Murry on Jul 20, 2009 - 16 answers

Anyone recognize these old copper printing plates? They were used to print some sort of encyclopedia or other information book, but which one? [more inside]
posted by gemmy on May 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Seeking info on the effectiveness of Cupron textiles, which are supposed to have wrinkle- and microbe- fighting properties due to being plated or impregnated with copper. Anybody have personal experiences with the pillowcases, bed sheets, towels, socks, etc, or can offer informed critiques of the company's studies? [more inside]
posted by cybercoitus interruptus on Mar 3, 2009 - 1 answer

I need to stain copper with a variety of different colors. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by whatisish on Nov 13, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I know if a tin-lined copper pot really needs re-tinning? Are there reliable re-tinning services in or around Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Jul 28, 2008 - 2 answers

What's a really good looking copper coin? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Can copper peptide use cause copper accumulation in the body? I'm using a product called Folligen on my hair daily. Its ingredients include cupric sulfate and soy protein, which apparently combine to become copper peptides. The manufacturer claims that the way the product is formulated, any free copper molecules are unlikely. I'm not so sure. Am I essentially bathing my head in copper every night, or is the resulting "copper peptide" something completely different and safe?
posted by specialfriend on Feb 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I use my three-ply (out-middle-inner) copper-aluminum-stainless steel pots and pans on an electric range? Will it mess them up?
posted by aussicht on Jan 30, 2008 - 3 answers

Plugged Pipes - Is there a way to clean out the water pipes in my home without spending oodles of $s to replace them? [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Oct 5, 2007 - 13 answers

I need to find a giant metal sheet, yet I am not rich, help? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Sep 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Why did my garlic turn blue? [more inside]
posted by [expletive deleted] on Jul 14, 2007 - 7 answers

TeleComTechFilter: I have recently come into the possession of a number of lengths of think coax-looking wire/cable. Are they worth much anything? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on May 15, 2007 - 4 answers

Where I grew up in a suburb of LA, a coppery/iron-like smell, reminiscent of pennies or blood, would always waft unpleasantly through the air after it rained. I could never locate its source. Has anyone else had this experience, and what causes this?
posted by shivohum on Apr 6, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a supplier of copper slugs or disks, 7/8" in diameter, 3/16" thick. [more inside]
posted by glip on Mar 7, 2007 - 6 answers

How (where) does one go about procuring 100mt of copper for shipment to China from North America?
posted by strangelove on Feb 8, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find a Moscow Mule in San Francisco, complete with obscure copper mug? IF you can answer and you're in the SF area, I'll buy you a Moscow Mule too (more inside). [more inside]
posted by soda pop on Jan 27, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I ground copper water pipes to old iron water pipes? [more inside]
posted by kuujjuarapik on Sep 28, 2006 - 5 answers

How much copper is there inside an average PC? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant on May 18, 2006 - 11 answers

What's this blue residue in my sink and tub? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Sep 19, 2005 - 14 answers

Does anyone have tried and tested tips for keeping slugs and snails out of the garden? I live in the northwest so there are a lot of them. I have heard using copper wire is a good barrier. Any ideas on this?
posted by retro88 on May 3, 2005 - 21 answers