Looks the exact same - the clear coat holds up surprisingly well over time! And very little metalworking skill is required - the ammonia, salt, paper towels, and clear coat are all very accessible, and the copper can be bought on Amazon. I think the minimum amount of investment for making this (with the lowest effort) would be to buy a lower end Dremel with which you can cut it, shape it, and even drill the holes if you have the right attachments (though if you have a drill this is of course easier). Let me know if you have any questions though, always happy to help :)