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Blue Patina Earrings

  Blue Patina Earrings – Natural Patina on Pure Copper Hancrafted copper earrings with all natural patina. Unique and one of a kind rustic jewelry. Read More

Copper Patina Jewelry

Natural Patina Jewelry  WHAT IS NATURAL PATINA? Copper takes on patina beautifully in the nature when it is exposed to the elements of rain and moisture. (just think of Statue of Liberty) This natural process can be accelerated by using all natural “exposing” methods, with the help of household ingredients, usually vinegar/ammonia and salt. This […]

Mixed Metal Copper Gemstone Ring

Mixed metal Kyanite ring

Mixed metal ring with round gemstone. The round gemstone is set with a 4mm setting in the middle of the two metals.  Handcrafted in artisan studio. Pure metals in modernist inspired design.

Choose Aquamarine with copper and brass or Kyanite with bronze and brass. Aquamarine ring is about size 7, Kynite size 8. They are open in the back so adjustable to be sized up slightly larger.

The ring is not coated with a clear coat, the ring can also create some natural patina over time. Any standard polishing method can be used to brighten it up if desired. (One natural method is lemon juice mixed with baking soda.)

Handmade in USA.

Copper Verdigris Half Moon Necklace

copper patina half moon necklace

Verdigris Moon Pendant, with unique natural patina. Handcrafted from pure copper, several patina creation methods used on this piece. It has a rustic surface texture that adds to the uniqueness. Great for Verdigris jewelry lovers. Handcrafted from pure copper sheet, formed and shaped using hand tools. Coated with the highest grade jewelry clear coat on both sides to preserve the patina.

Antique copper plated brass chain. Pictures have a couple of different pieces to show variation.

Handcrafted in USA

Electroforming Tutorial

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 […]

Handmade Artisan Jewelry

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 […]

What is the Best Ear Wire Material?

what is the best ear wire material

The question of ear wires commonly comes up in my craft shows or online. There is a lot of information out there and some of it not accurate – you have many options when it comes to choosing ear wire material. And, surprisingly many of them will work for most people, contradictory to many articles […]

How to Cut Copper Sheet with Simple Tools

how to cut copper sheet

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 […]

27 Facts You Might Not Know about Copper

What is copper - history, uses, properties

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 […]