This Blue patina shell is handcrafted carefully in my artisan studio from pure copper, patina is created naturally by exposing copper to fumes of ammonia and salt. Every copper patina jewelry piece is unique since patina develops differently every time. It has a creativity of its own! After patina is dried and cured some of the copper is carefully exposed to create dimension and interest in the piece.
The copper shell shape is 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches.
Handcrafted in USA
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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 ingredients, usually vinegar/ammonia and salt. This process can take anywhere from a couple of days to a week. Copper is rinsed and let dry and finally coated with a clear coat to seal in the patina. It is a method to create beautiful natural artistic jewelry.