Edith Sommers recently shared her use of radiator parts in a lecture at the November meeting of the Metal Arts Association of Silicon Valley.
She kindly brought many examples of radiators, fins from radiators, and pieces she has created with radiator fins. Edith thoroughly cleans her donated radiators before creating her wearable radiator art.
Edith obtained some new fins from a radiator manufacturer once, and the parts have a beautiful wave pattern. Note that unless they are new, radiator parts have lead on the brass and sometimes copper section, and the black on the parts is often an asphalt based paint in addition to copper oxidation. So, wear appropriate safety equipment if you plan to purse radiator art. Here’s a link to a video showing how some radiators are made.
