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Free jewelry tutorial - Wire copper Heart

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You need: amethyst smooth briolette 9x9 mm chalcedony briolette 8x12 mm lapis lazuli bead 8 and 8 mm ceramic bead 10 mm  copper wire 14, 16,18, 20 and 28 gauge Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters Hammer Miniature Horn Anvil File Butane torch Board for soldering Copper-phosphorus solder Felder 94 Maas Polishing Creme and Polishing pads Liver of Sulfur Borax powder Citric acid Take the 14-gauge wire and make the base by the sketch (you can load it in this blog).  Cut 2 inches by 14-g wire for bail. Flatten the wire from the back side and smooth the ends. First I heat the metal to become soft and I was able to locate parts tightly together. Place the piece of solder at the copper. Carefully warm all heart and then warm the solder. It will melt and connect copper. It is important that all parts tightly adjoin together. I use this particular solder because it leaves no trace of silver to copper. Clear the heart in the hot solution of citric ac...

Patina on copper jewelry by liver of sulfur

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  I really love this moment - to cover my jewelry by patina and polishing. Shadows become more distinct and pendant looks impressive. I use the liver of sulfur solution. It creates a secure and stable patina. Polishing pads and Maas Polish Cream keep the shine of my jewelry for tlong time. To buy unique jewelry and tutorials -  UrsulaJewelry.etsy.com    And about my magic cream for polishing! Keep your hands - be like me.    Last week I received many questions about the polishing. And again I am sharing my techniques. I use polishing pads and Maas Metal Polish cream for all metals. I bought 2 ounces of it 3 years ago on eBay. My tube is almost over, so I bought a new one. I like to use it because it is very easy, and I can polish by hands without engraver. And most importantly, it keeps the shine of metal for years. I just rub a cream metal residues and wash off with water and soap. If you have more questions - ask in the comments. What do you want to know ...