Create Handcrafted Jewelry Handmade Earrings Unique Bracelets Using Patinas
Oct 8, 2009 Handmade Jewelry, Uncategorized, handcrafted artisan jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, unique gift ideas, unique gifts, unique jewelry, wholesale fashion jewelry, wholesale jewelry
Handmade earrings, Handcrafted jewelry, Unique Earrings with green patina
Creating incredible layers of color on your handmade jewelry is easily achieved with the use of Liver of sulfur. This wondrous chemical compound oxidizes many different metals creating fantastic colors on your handmade earrings and unique bracelets making your handmade jewelry extraordinary. The varieties of colors that can be achieved are incredible ranging from gold to black and everything in between. No other chemical can produce such wide-ranging color patterns on the surface of a variety of metals including silver and copper jewelry.
Working in a well ventilated area is a definite must, outdoors is preferable. The odor of rotten eggs given off by liver of sulfur can be overwhelming if used in a closed area. It is easy to be put off by the smell but the results that can be achieved are simply amazing.
Liver of sulfur comes in two types. The liquid form can be used straight from the bottle, but the shelf life is unpredictable even when stored in a cool, dark place. Solid liver of sulfur is usually sold in small chunks, which are mixed as needed. For this reason, it is better to buy small amounts of the solid and make your solution mixing only what you need to create the most beautiful handcrafted jewelry.
For your solution, put a 1cm or 1/4 inch clump of solid liver of sulfur in a glass or plastic container with about 1 cup of water. The color of the solution should be a very pale yellow. A strong solution will develop the colors too quickly to stop the process at your desired color while too weak of a solution can take too long and build a thick flaky crust. Experiment to find the best concentration for the metal you are working with to get the results you want.
Set up your workstation so you can easily go from one step to the next. Have a heat source, the liver of sulfur solution, cold water bath and finally a soapy baking soda rinse. The secret is to control the process is the solution strength and the temperature. The hotter solution will react more quickly and the colors will move faster from one color to the next. They roughly go from gold, pink, blue, purple, gray and finally black.
Before you begin, your metal handcrafted jewelry piece should be clean and free from dirt or oils from your hands. Wearing gloves throughout the process is preferable. Liver of sulfur will begin to react the instant you put handmade bracelets or handmade earrings into it. Let the color develop for a couple of seconds on the handmade jewelry piece, then put in the cold water to stop the patina forming. Repeat these steps until you reach the desired color. Finally, rinse the piece in soapy baking soda solution to remove any liver of sulfur residue that could continue to change the color of the patina. Do not rub the handcrafted jewelry piece with the baking soda mixture as any abrasive will damage the patina finish you have worked hard to create.
Liver of sulfur produces a patina finish on metal handmade jewelry but if not treated the effects will wear over time. Use a clear lacquer finish to protect your handmade earrings and handmade bracelets with their new patina finish. Be adventurous and watch how a little color can change your handcrafted jewelry into a masterpiece!
This article is an original article by Jennifer Hisir of Handmade Jewelry by Copper Reflections and may be reprinted as long as the hyper-links are kept intact with working links.
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Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry and Christmas Gift Orders Increasing
Sep 28, 2009 Handmade Jewelry, Uncategorized, handcrafted artisan jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, unique gift ideas, unique gifts, unique jewelry, wholesale jewelry
Handcrafted Jewelry-Handmade Bracelets-Dragonfly Jewelry
The artisans of Copper Reflections have seen large increases in Christmas gift orders over the last month. With cooler weather approaching handmade jewelry retailers are focusing on Christmas gifs sales which has led to a huge jump in wholesale jewelry and wholesale gifts orders. Please make sure to place your handcrafted jewelry and Christmas gift orders early to avoid delays in the postal service.
With large numbers of people shopping online for unique Christmas gifts the demand for handmade jewelry by Copper Reflections has skyrocketed. Copper Reflections will be introducing new retail online venues to keep up with the demand for their handcrafted jewelry and unique gift ideas.
For over 25 years the artisans of Copper Reflections have been providing the highest quality handmade jewelry and unique gifts. Every piece is individually silver plated and diamond cut on copper jewelry and handcrafted gifts. Each piece has a protective coating to ensure years of maintenance free enjoyment.
Offering a wide selection of handmade jewelry and unique gifts in styles and designs to suit every ones taste, Copper Reflections makes your Christmas shopping easy. Searching for the perfect unique Christmas gifts has never been easier with CopperReflections.com website. Browse through their unique jewelry and gifts collections including wildlife jewelry, animal jewelry, nature jewelry and Native American jewelry designs. The animal jewelry collection offers a great variety of horse jewelry, butterfly jewelry, hummingbird jewelry, cat jewelry, dragonfly jewelry, dolphin jewelry and more. Find the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone on your list.
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Success in the Handmade Jewelry and Wholesale Jewelry Business
Aug 20, 2009 Handmade Jewelry, Uncategorized, bracelets, copper jewelry, earrings, fashion jewelry, handcrafted artisan jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, home-based business, necklaces, rings, small business, unique gift ideas, unique gifts, unique jewelry, wholesale fashion jewelry, wholesale jewelry
Handmade bracelets, unique bracelets, handcrafted bracelets, wholesale bracelets
The handmade jewelry business is a very rewarding way of life. There are some secrets to being truly successful. Everyone has a different measure for success. Whether you are looking for a creative outlet, happiness or money, the handmade jewelry and wholesale jewelry business may be your answer to all of the above.
We have been making and selling our handmade jewelry for almost 25 years and would not trade our lifestyle for any other. We have been working hard building our handmade jewelry and wholesale jewelry business with our children on our laps. Because we have always had a home-based business, we haven’t missed a minute of our children’s lives and it makes me feel good as a parent. Seeing us working hard and succeeding in our business will greatly influence the way our children look at life. Hopefully we have been good role models and have shaped their characters to succeed in not only business but life in general.
Above everything else, I love creating handmade jewelry. There is a great source of satisfaction when you create a beautiful design and bring it to life. Customers always comment on our new designs and styles and it has always been a huge encouragement to create even more unique designs of handmade earrings and handmade bracelets.
Honestly, the money has been great. There has never been a moment when we have worried about money. Before I met my husband and began to work with him in the handmade jewelry business, I had quite a few miserable jobs with miserable pay and was well quite miserable. The handmade jewelry business, not to mention my husband, filled my life with purpose and happiness. I could never have imagined living the life we live. We are living all our dreams thanks to the handmade jewelry business.
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