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Copper bracelet

BillG - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 4:33am

Hi Everyone,

New to the site, and new to jewelry! I'm a 40 yo male recently back from a MC ride to the Black Hills of South Dakota, where I found two interesting pieces of jewelry for myself. One is a copper bracelet handmade by a husband and wife team, its really nice, and seems to change over time. I suspect its the copper responding to humidity, etc..? One change, however that I have found annoying is the green band left on my wrist. ha ha. Does anyone know of a finish for the bracelet that would prevent this- but not take away from the beauty of it?
Thanks for all of your posts, its interesting reading for a non-artist like me. Best regards, Bill


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copper bracelet

bigbob - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 9:39am

Hi Bill I make a lot of bracelets and I use clear finger nail polish on the inside of the bracelet I don't put any on the outside because if it gets scratched the oxidation sets in the scratches and makes your bracelet look bad I hope this helps you.. Bigbob.. www.rgisculptures.com


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just chat

crazy dave - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 7:00pm

new to this computer stuff but put me in front of a peice of metal and watch me go dont know how to use any of the sites just found out how to write on this one guess cuz i am old school timer


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old timer

bigbob - Friday, August 29, 2008 - 2:19pm

How old are ya dave??Remember you are never too old to learn and there is a lot of great info here just ask and I'm sure someone will answer...........................bob


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Copper bracelet

BillG - Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 8:57am

Hi Bob, Great idea! You do it all the time, but its news to me, ha ha. Thanks for the help- love wearing it, hope that works. Best regards, Bill


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braclet

bigbob - Friday, August 29, 2008 - 2:22pm

 your welcome Bill.. I really love the way copper turns color with your body heat and some oxidation you get some really pretty reds from it.....................bob


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Hello, if you are looking

visitor - Sunday, August 31, 2008 - 7:39am

Hello, if you are looking for a colored finish i would suggest heating untill color desired, then finish with a clear coat finish, simply found at and hardware store. -Jake


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