Tag Archives: copper jewelry making

How to Create Blue Patina on Copper

tutorial how to create 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 […]

Copper and Fused Silver Wire Ring Tutorial

copper and silver ring tutorial

Make a rustic copper wire ring with fused Sterling Silver enhancement. This ring will always end up different depending on how the silver melts onto the copper. And no soldering required! Easy to make and copper wire is cheap to practice with even if you are not a master jewelry maker. WHAT YOU NEED Copper […]

5 Ways to Clean Copper Naturally

cleaning copper with simple household ingredients

Copper is a great pure metal, you can do so much with it! It will tarnish though if left in its natural state. It might even grow patina, if you leave it in a moist environment with high humidity. Hey, it turned green like the Statue of Liberty! These are also some of the most […]

How to Flame Paint Copper

flame painting copper tutorial

Flame painting copper is a real art form, but you can get nice results even as a beginner. It is a great way to create something beautiful in a very short time and get a feeling of accomplishment.  Clean Your Copper Start your experiment with clean copper. You will get better color results on “new” […]

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