Copperzine

Copperzine is an independent periodical that focuses on copper and copper-related topics across science, craft, and design. It presents articles, interviews, tutorials, and project galleries that explore copper’s properties, history, and contemporary applications, from metallurgy and electronics to jewelry and public art. The publication emphasizes practical knowledge as well as cultural context, and it is produced by a small editorial team drawing on researchers, artists, and industry writers.

Origin and scope: Copperzine began as a grassroots zine created by a collective of metalworkers and designers. It has since developed into a niche publication with a global audience, publishing in multiple formats, including digital issues and limited-run print editions. The magazine aims to serve makers, educators, curators, and researchers who work with copper and its alloys.

Content and features: Regular sections include technical features on copper processing and alloying, case studies of copper architecture and sculpture, artist spotlights, tutorials for patina and finishing, and reviews of tools, suppliers, and sustainability practices in copper sourcing and recycling. It also covers market trends and historic copper artifacts.

Reception and impact: Copperzine is known in maker and design communities for accessible coverage of both practical techniques and historical context. It is distributed through independent bookstores, maker spaces, design schools, and digital platforms, and supports a community through event listings, forums, and collaborative projects.