Wire Zebra Sculpture

8- to 30-gauge copper*
copper tape
lead-free solder, silver bearing and rosin core (commonly used in copper plumbing fixtures)
water-soluble paste flux
gray primer
white glossy urethane automotive paint, consisting of 2 parts - base and hardener
black satin, low-sheen, oil-based enamel paint
cleaner solvent
paintbrushes
needle-nose pliers
paper
pencil
butane-fueled micro torch
wire cutter
metal probes with plastic handles
ceramic tile
soldering iron
helping-hands tool**
scouring pad
scissors
airbrush - optional

*Copper wires are bare, un-insulated, with no coating whatsoever. The lighter gauges are typically sold in pre-packaged spools, while the heavy 8-gauge is sold by the foot.

** Helping-hands tool consists of two alligator clips, connected to a swivel arm which is attached to a weighted base.