Friday, November 26, 2010

Copper Goods

These ended up so pretty, I couldn't patina them!
Just torched, hammered and antiqued pieces of copper turned into findings.




And a poop load of hammered copper ear wires in a classic shape. I love these and they suit my need to always have projects on hand when I am watching t.v. or a movie. 1 and 1/2 hours later, I've got 20 pairs of sweet little earrings perfect for loss leaders!


While I think I will always enjoy antiqued sterling silver, copper is perfect for my need to work with turquoise and orange all the time, and I think it is as beautiful as gold.

19 comments:

  1. Those jewelry "staples" are perfect!

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  2. Awesome - love, love, love the droplets

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  3. Very Nice! I love making ear wires in front of the tv too. These look great. Shannon C

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  4. I think I already have some of those earwires? If they're the same ones, they're wonderful! I also love working with turquoise all the time, I think the wide variety of colors and shapes is part of the magnetism! It certainly looks fantastic with Miss Fickle everything!! Thanks for jump-starting my day!

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  5. I love copper too! They are wonderful, great job. Hugs, Riki

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  6. Loveeeee the Copper droplets! Really wonderful Shannon!

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  7. I am like you and always need to have my hands moving. Copper is a comfort metal...it goes so well with the turquoises and so many other things, it is a staple in my work room.

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  8. Mmmm...copper...it's so warm and delicious, isn't it! I love your droplets, they look just like...droplets! LOL Gorgeous, gorgeous!

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  9. Your copper pieces are lovely especially the washers. You have been a busy little elf in your studio. Happy creating...

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  10. I love these Miss Fickle!!!

    Copper has become my favorite metal to work with. It's always such fun,anticipating the colors it will become!! I just ordered some copper clay quick fire powder, I can't wait to play with!!

    Pattie ;)
    Mazatlan Mx.

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  11. Love your copper washers! Have a good weekend!Here it is first aid class, which is great fun. I think everybody should do a first aid class regularly.

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  12. Gorgeous! I absolutely love all of these. You crate such a beautiful shade when you antique your copper. How I wish I had limitless funds and could buy up all of your shop!! :-)

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  13. Awesome "goods." Love Copper. A gob of the copper droplets would look great simply strung on beading wire. Maybe with some small red, faceted Czech glass or Swarovski crystals for a little sparkle.

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  14. Oh no kidding you couldn't patina those! They're wonderful as-is!

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  15. Love all of these basics! It's fun to see your work and your thoughts behind them. I agree, copper is always more fascinating than gold. It's so versatile and lets us go crazy with creativity. :-)

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  16. I too love copper...your work is beautiful! please stop by my blog ...I am having a GIVEAWAY.

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  17. Im sorry its been so long since i visited. so long i didnt have a chance to tell you how much i LOVE the strand of copper dangles! I did however, have a chance to favorite the one w/the verdigris patina. DROOOOOL!
    It just needs to be a necklace of its own, that strand. wow, wow, wow.

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  18. They do look awesome in their new torched look.The color has matured to another burnt finish which looks gorgeous.

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