Comments on: A Few Words About Copper

By: CJ Robinson

CJ Robinson — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:24:08 +0000

I have long used copper. Refrigeration tubing is fairly inexpensive and makes great hammered bangles. I use a cheap electric toothbrush with a very soft brush and really crappy white paste toothpaste (like you get from the dollar store) to get tarnish off of both my silver and my copper. If the brush isn’t soft enough for my liking I use a medium grade sandpaper to shred it up a little and spread out the bristles.

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Jewelry Safety: Soldering and Respirators | Jewelry Making Instructions — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:19:06 +0000

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By: dalecgr

dalecgr — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:22:25 +0000

Thanks Susan, I had fun writing it! Keeping in mind that any coating is temporary, a Krylon spray or Renaissance wax seems to work well – for a while. To clean copper jewelry (depending on if it contains stones, pearls, glass, etc.) folks have used a tumbler with success, as well as old-fashioned lemon juice & salt.

By: susan ivy

susan ivy — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:13:28 +0000

What a great article! Can you tell me what type of lacquer I can use that will produce the longest lasting shield for my copper jewelry? Is there a good way to clean copper once it tarnishes?

By: Gail B.

Gail B. — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:00:02 +0000

Thanks Dale. I just love the informative articles that you and others have included on the wire-sculpture website. This one is fascinating, and since I love working with copper wire (for knitting and crocheting jewelry), this makes me love it even more.

By: Recycled Copper Wire

Recycled Copper Wire — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:15:34 +0000

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