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Patina Disc Necklace

The copper is sealed with a high quality jewelry clear coat. Handcrafted in USA. ********************************************************************** WHAT IS NATURAL PATINA Copper takes on patina beautifully in the nature when it is exposed to the elements of rain and moisture. This natural process can be accelerated by using all natural “exposing” methods, with the help of household…

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Electroforming Tutorial

Electroforming is the electrochemical deposition of metal (in this case, copper) onto an object. A layer of copper is formed using an electrolytic bath, it is essentially transported from solid copper to an object using electricity. The layer of copper forms slowly over many hours of time. An anode (copper) and a cathode (object) are immersed in an electrolytic bath that is  made with a solution…

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Copper Shell Flame Painted Earrings

Copper Shell Flame Painted Earrings

Copper shell earrings, (or you might consider it a leaf!) flame painted with a torch and clear coated to seal. One of a kind torch flamed copper earrings! The copper discs are handcrafted from scratch (pure copper sheet). Coated with a high quality jewelry clear coat to seal. Stainless steel earwires (20 g wire). Made in USA.    

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Green Copper Patina Earrings Long Rustic Rectangle

Green Copper Patina Earrings Long Rustic Rectangle

I hand cut these copper shapes and form then using hand tools. After that I expose them to fumes of ammonia and salt in a sealed container for a couple of days to grow this very unique patina. The patina grows naturally and the result is always one of a kind. The copper shapes are coated with high grade jewelry clear coat to seal in the patina. The copper shapes are 1 1/2 inches. Handcrafted…

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Long Blue Copper Patina Verdigris Earrings

Long Blue Copper Patina Verdigris Earrings

Rustic long copper blue patina dangles created with natural methods. These copper patina verdigris earrings were handcrafted  in artisan studio from pure copper sheet, the blue patina is created with all natural method by exposing the copper to fumes of ammonia and salt in a sealed container for several days. This process takes days and you have totally genuine organic results! These are perfect…

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You think torch enameling is fast? Not so much...😀 Minutes go by and it’s just one piece of an earring. Fun with fire is a whole another thing. This one is inspired by the seed pod of Tree of heaven. Keep on torching! #torchenameling #enameledcopper #handmadejewelry #copperenameling #seedpods #seedpodearrings #rusticjewelry #diyjewelry #jewelrymaking #copperjewelrymaking #enameling (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_j5VpBw2I/?igshid=y4g78oj5sew0

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Sycamore buds are so cool - they’re like tiny delicious fruit and berries. 🍓🍑😀 Enjoy those little nature’s wonders. #sycamore #treebud #buds #trees #nature #naturephotography #enjoynature #natureswonders #naturephoto #budphotos (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vTREHHian/?igshid=pa58ndmmpb0j

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Was browsing the pink trees yesterday-they’re very uplifting 🌸 Spring time is so beautiful in nature, the colors so bright 🌿 #spring #pink #pinktree #magnolia #uplifting #colortherapy #springtime #colorinspiration #naturephotography #naturelover #naturephotos (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ezLtmHcP2/?igshid=1e8nzovvjstt1

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Putting one of my signature pieces back in stock. Bronze fused with Sterling silver, get the rustic metal look going! A note, when I was torching this - keep your house forced air system off- the small effect it has on the atmosphere in the studio the metals would not fuse. It only takes a slight change and your metal working may not work out! Just for those of you who work on this stuff 😮😄 It’s a constant fun learning experience 👍 Go bronze. #bronze #bronzejewelry #bronzenecklace #handmadejewelry #rusticjewelry #fusedmetal #mixedmetaljewelry #diybronze #diyjewelry #metalwork #metaljewellery #metaljewelrymaking #torchingmetal #fusingmetal (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IbloVBh_1/?igshid=qx1oyg36f9w3

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Disco Drop Earrings

These disco sparkly dangle earrings have a formed bead made using mother of pearl. It has several square pieces to form a rectangle that is slightly puffed, Makes a great look when dangling in the ear. Enhanced with freshwater pearls.

Silver plated Stainless steel hook earwires.

Made In USA.

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Extra points for solving this - what colors are created in this session ...😄? I don’t much use other colors!So warm today you can’t help but think you are soon near the ocean and enjoying warm breeze ☀️Sunshine is so fabulous. #colors #oceancolors #colorsofocean #bluejewelry #blue #enameljewelry #enameling #copperenameling #loveblue💙 #bluelovers (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hxha2HqUe/?igshid=1elxx1rh4tz9g

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Tutorial is up! How to create blue patina on copper. One of my favorite things to make, always different and often frustrating 😁Happy experimenting You can find it on my website basketofblue.com/blog 💙#copperpatina #bluepatina #patinaoncopper #diypatina #diyjewelry #diyjewelrymaking #naturalpatina #verdigris #bluecopper #coloringmetal #coloringcopper #tutorial #jewelrymakingtutorial #patinatutorial (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fclQVHHNR/?igshid=1ln75n9rcmkgx

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How to Create Blue Patina on Copper

How to Create Blue Patina on Copper

How do you create patina on copper? I am talking about the natural way, without harsh chemicals or fake paints. You may have seen natural patina on statues and other copper elements that are exposed to the elements outdoors.

 You can accelerate this natural reaction by exposing copper to fumes of ammonia and salt or vinegar and salt. All you need to use are ingredients already in your kitchen…

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Finally! New tutorial coming this weekend- How to Create Blue Patina on Copper. I’ve been asked to make this for a long time. This is short and to the point version. You information seekers who are impatient will love this format! Happy patina for all! Will post when it posts 😄👋 #bluepatina #copperpatina #naturalpatina #verdigrispatina #copper #patina #patinas #copperlover #workingwithcopper #jewelrymaking #jewelrymakingtutorial #patinatutorial #diypatina #copperjewelry #copperpatination (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9aHuWMhDD7/?igshid=ig609l8r2m71

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New Flame painting tutorial on my blog (basketofblue.com/blog)🔥This is specifically about how to get durable color (those blues and such that don’t disappear with clear coat 👏), it’s so much about patience😀 Happy colorings! #flamepainting #flamepaintingmetal #flamepaintedcopper #copperflamepainting #colorwithflame #tutorial #diyjewelry #diycopperjewelry #copperjewellery #colorfulcopper #handmadejewelry #jewelrytutorial #jewelrymakingtutorials (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8CouD-hSPr/?igshid=z6hhgb315k50

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How to Flame Paint Durable Colors on Copper

How to Flame Paint Durable Colors on Copper

Basics of Flame Painting Revisited

Feel free to skip this section if you remember all the basics.

Copper flame painting can be done with just a small butane torch (kitchen torch) or with a fancier jeweler’s torch. 

use clean copper with scratches buffed/sanded out

don’t touch with fingers (skin has oils)

patience is a virtue (overheating happens fast)

preheat, cool, then paint

if you overheat the…