How to Create Blue Patina on Copper

How do you create patina on copper? I am talking about the natural way, without [...]

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Riveting Tutorial

Use a riveting tool to make easy, clean looking rivets on metal. In this tutorial [...]

Electroforming Tutorial

Electroforming is the electrochemical deposition of metal (in this case, copper) onto an object. A [...]

What is the Best Ear Wire Material?

The question of ear wires commonly comes up in my craft shows or online. There [...]

5 Ways to Clean Copper Naturally

Copper is a great pure metal, you can do so much with it! It will [...]

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How to Flame Paint Copper

Flame painting copper is a real art form, but you can get nice results even [...]

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How to Cut Copper Sheet with Simple Tools

Cutting your own copper shapes can be easier than you think. For higher gauges (meaning [...]

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How to Make the Easiest Hook Clasp

Clasps can be expensive to buy, especially if they are pure metal (not plated). I [...]

27 Facts You Might Not Know about Copper

Copper is an essential mineral found in plant life and in the human body and [...]

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Ginkgo Leaf Pendant Tutorial

Make an easy copper ginkgo leaf pendant that has a bit of rustic handmade quality! [...]