It seems that this year is all about green, because it is the selected Pantone color of the year, and also blues in various tones, and, continuing presence of pink (oh I love that!). Artistic patterns are in, as well as geometric, so anything using lots of color variation and random pattern, go for it! […]
Torch Fired Enamel Bracelet Handcrafted in the USA in my studio with lots of fun, fire and fuming patina! Check out more in the shop! Go to Shop Copper Patina Barrette Blue Enamel Earrings
Kyanite sliced beads dangle together with Swarovski crystal and gold tone wire. This Kyanite has a wonderful rustic cut and variable blue color tones.
Gold plated lobster clasp. 7 3/4 inches, perfect for 6″ – 6 1/4″ wrist (medium).
Free matching earrings for a limited time!
Handmade in the USA.
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 […]
BlueFinnStudio (basketofblue.com) jewelry products are handmade in a small Artisan Studio in the United States. The source materials are carefully chosen for quality and purity. We use pure metals, such as copper, brass and silver. Authentic methods for jewelry making are used such as naturally created patina, traditional torch firing and copper flaming. We believe […]
Cutting your own copper shapes can be easier than you think. For higher gauges (meaning thinner copper) you can easily do it with standard hardware store metal snips. They look like big scissors and work the same way. For thicker copper sheet you would want to use a jewelry saw, it’s a bit slower, but […]
Quotes to Inspire
Copper is an essential mineral found in plant life and in the human body and it is also a metal alloy with a reddish-orange color. The use of copper dates back over 10,000 years. Pure copper is very soft and malleable and is combined with other metals, such as brass and bronze, for use in […]