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Copper Gardens is the company name of the artist and copper creations specialist, David Burns. The concept of creating with copper, took root in 1995 and was a result of years of experiments in a variety of mediums. Homes, racing cars, landscape structures, jewelry and much more were included along the life path of David. A lifetime of frustration knowing almost everything could be more beautiful with little or no added expense pushed him to find this outlet, copper creations.

Born in 1941, David made a long an torturous path through life, chasing multiple occupations seeking fulfillment. Now, working with copper and finding his passion, he is "home".

Copper Gardens is located in Rough and Ready, California, USA. A tiny town in the foothills of the Sierra's, formed during the California Gold Rush, it remains a tiny, out-of-the way village about one and a half hours north-east of Sacramento, California off of Highway 20 and 49.

The works of Copper Gardens are continually changing. Some can be seen on the web address; as well as on YouTube.

Why copper? Longevity, durability, malleability, color and the feeling one can enjoy in knowing that much of what is produced, if not all, will last beyond one's own tenure on earth. Copper is known to be a soft metal. It is therefore, often overlooked as a source material for gates and other structural components. The truth is, with design excellence and proper joinery, copper can do things that are overlooked too often.

Gates are a primary use of copper for David. The amazing things that can be done for an entry which will make a long lasting statement are limitless. As he says, "every entry says something about the owner, you can choose what you wish to say". Far too many simply say, "I don't care", while others indicate taste, style, even offering a hint of the flavor of what is behind the portal.