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Slide 1: Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry, Handmade Earrings, Unique Bracelets Wholesale Handmade Jewelry Blog Handcrafted Jewelry Handmade Earrings Unique Bracelets Wholesale Jewelry Home Lockets Latest Entry ● ● About Us ● Handmade Jewelry ● Handmade Earrings ● Handmade Bracelets ● Rings ● Handmade Jewelry Blog by Copper Reflections relating to wholesale jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmade earrings, unique bracelets business. 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 Leave a comment 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. 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 Handmade earrings, easy to be put off by the smell but the results that can be Handcrafted jewelry, Unique achieved are simply amazing. Earrings with green patina 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. http://copperreflections.com/handmade-jewelry-blog/ (1 of 5) [10/14/2009 2:18:34 AM]
Slide 2: Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry, Handmade Earrings, Unique Bracelets Wholesale 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! If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed! E-mail Comment Del.icio.us Digg Reddit Technorati Furl Recent Entries 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 2 Comments 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. Handcrafted Jewelry-Handmade http://copperreflections.com/handmade-jewelry-blog/ (2 of 5) [10/14/2009 2:18:34 AM]
Slide 3: Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry, Handmade Earrings, Unique Bracelets Wholesale Please make sure to place your handcrafted jewelry Bracelets-Dragonfly 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. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed! Hummingbird Jewelry Enjoy Wearing Handmade Jewelry with Meaning Sep 22, 2009 Handmade Jewelry, Uncategorized, bracelets, earrings, handcrafted artisan jewelry, handcrafted jewelry, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings, hummingbird bracelets, necklaces, rings, small business, unique gift ideas, unique gifts, unique jewelry, wholesale fashion jewelry, wholesale jewelry 3 Comments According to Native legends, the hummingbird is the joyful messenger and healer. When the hummingbird appears in a time of great sorrow and pain, healing will soon follow. It is said that when a hummingbird hovers near, you will receive a message of healing. Wearing hummingbird jewelry Hummingbird Bracelets, Handmade Bracelets, Unique Handcrafted Jewelry in Hummingbird themes http://copperreflections.com/handmade-jewelry-blog/ (3 of 5) [10/14/2009 2:18:34 AM] will make you feel happy and peaceful. Many people will compliment you on your handmade jewelry so here is a story about why the hummingbird holds a special place in our hearts.
Slide 4: Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry, Handmade Earrings, Unique Bracelets Wholesale A literal messenger of joy, this beautiful tiny bird, also called Sah Sen, represents friendship, playfulness, and is a symbol of good luck in Northwest Coastal Native art. It is a positive sign to see Sah Sen prior to a major event such as hunting or traveling to another village. Hummingbird’s ability to hover back and forth at great speeds is believed to be a skill for guiding the people; if they fall behind Hummingbird can easily back up to keep pace. One story of Hummingbird tells of a warm, spring day. Summer was coming and the wild flowers were in full blossom. A young girl and her mother waded through the green grass, enjoying the bright colors. They stopped as Hummingbird joined them; buzzing and darting from flower to flower. The little creature fascinated the child. She asked, “Why does such a tiny bird want to fly so fast? Why doesn’t it just stay at one flower instead of visiting every one?” Her mother sat down on a hill overlooking the field and said, “Let me tell you the story of Hummingbird.” Many years ago there was a fragrant flower that rose every spring to display her beautiful petals and bright colors for all the world’s creatures to enjoy. The people and animals waited anxiously each spring for this special flower to appear. On that day they knew the warm, kind rays of summer had arrived. Raven saw how much joy this flower brought to the world, so the next spring when it appeared, he transformed it into a tiny bird. The bird had the colors of the green spring grass and the flashing red of a setting sun. Raven gave the bird a special gift to fly like sunlight flickering through tall trees. He also gave it a message to take to all the flowers. That’s why today we see Hummingbird buzzing from flower to flower, whispering a message. Hummingbird is thanking each flower for making our world a more beautiful place. The mother looked at her child and said, “As you grow up, remember that like each flower, each person has gifts to give the world. In return that person will be thanked by the birds, animals and flowers for helping to make our world a better place for every one.” The above story is as told by Robert James Challenger in the book Eagle’s Reflections and other Northwest Coast Stories available at Hill’s Native Art in Tofino, British Columbia. They have been our valued customers for many years and carry a wide selection of our work including our hummingbird jewelry and Native American jewelry. Our hummingbird jewelry is inspired by the beauty of wildlife, animals and nature. Each piece is carefully designed and handcrafted especially for you. Hummingbird jewelry by the artisans of copperreflections.com provide handmade jewelry, wholesale jewelry and handcrafted jewelry suitable for any gift giving occasion including birthday gifts, anniversary gifts and Christmas gifts. All our hummingbird jewelry designs are first hand drawn and transferred to copper sheets. Hummingbird jewelry designs are individually silver plated and diamond cut by hand to bring out the luster in the copper to give that special sparkle like diamonds. All our hummingbird jewelry designs are available on unique bracelets, handmade http://copperreflections.com/handmade-jewelry-blog/ (4 of 5) [10/14/2009 2:18:34 AM]
Slide 5: Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry, Handmade Earrings, Unique Bracelets Wholesale earrings, handcrafted necklaces, unique rings, chokers, pins, brooches, hairclips and lockets so they can all be made into matching sets. On our website you will find many different trendy jewelry styles of hummingbird bracelets, hummingbird earrings, and hummingbird necklaces where we have used seashells, mother of pearl and abalone shells, to accent and highlight our unique hummingbird jewelry designs. We use a wide variety of techniques to make our hummingbird jewelry including etching, embossing and engraving. Hummingbird earrings like TS series are cut out and also two tone plated in gold and copper. Our handmade hummingbird jewelry and unique hummingbird gifts will make the perfect gift for animal lovers and nature lovers. We hope that our hummingbird jewelry collection will bring you and your loved ones much enjoyment for many years. In our hummingbird jewelry collection you can be sure to find a special gift for your loved ones, unique gift ideas for women and animal lovers jewelry. We hope you will enjoy our handmade jewelry collections as we have been working hard for over 24 years to make it even more beautiful for you. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed! Older Entries http://copperreflections.com/handmade-jewelry-blog/ (5 of 5) [10/14/2009 2:18:34 AM]