Etched copper jewelry

Copper etching gives your jewelry pieces a whole new look with a different finish. Now, it’s so much easier to do thanks to this great post from the blog Copperheart Designs. With just a …

I decided to try some other resists other than PnP I used the Sharpie's to help with the other bracelets and decided to use a rubber stamp...

Lots of pictures and lots of info in this one! I'm on another Facebook group called Aspiring Metalsmiths. I don't know about anyone else bu...

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Did you know you can paint copper metal with flame? Make these Fire Painted Copper Bangles and add some gorgeous color to your jewelry box!

Since my last etched bracelet is reserved for a "potential" customer, I felt the need to make another one. This one is just one sold piece - I just wanted to etch a design to see how it would turn out. I usually start by sketching ideas in my cheap, ruled notebook and see what…

Q: Hello again Lexi! You’ve given me such wonderful advice in the past and so I thought “who better would know the answer to this?” Does ferric chloride etch raw brass? I have a …

The other day I ran across this formula for creating patina on copper sheets with Miracle-Gro and vinegar and thought it would be worth a try. Hint - it has to be the Miracle-Gro water soluble azalea, camellia and rhododendrons plant food. You can read the directions here from Home Depot. I would use copper sheets from a jewelry supply shop, Ace Hardware or Hobby Lobby - they don't have a coat and you'd like to use thicker .016 copper sheets for most jewelry projects. (Photo credit: Home…

Get your copper jewelry making on! Start from scratch with this basic tutorial, continue on to some beginner projects, and then read on for more!

How to Make Copper Bracelets: This is something that I have been wanting to try for quite some time. I used a piece of scrap copper pipe to make some bracelets. I also tried various methods of accentuating the aesthetic of a simple bracelet.