16/11/2016
07/09/2016
Rainbow patina
I continue my experiments with natural materials in electroplating.
I mastered the process of electrochemical patination.
This is similar to the process of electroplating -
electric power supply + electrolyte
(composition of the solution is different from the copper plating electrolyte).
Depending on the solution temperature and immersion time the leaves are painted in a rainbow of colors -
from golden to dark purple.
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| rainbow jewelry |
I have not yet learned how to control this process,
so each new detail has a unique coloring.
And it's very interesting :)
29/08/2016
Electroplating
A long time electroplating seemed to me a magic. However, when I decided to study this process, it appears that there is nothing magical, but only chemistry and physics. Briefly, this process can be described as follows: Electric current flows through the electrical circuit in the electrolyte, and metal ions which it contains are plated on the cathode. Depending on the composition of the electrolyte, any metal can be deposited on any surface.
For me, the most accessible were the components for copper plating. Copper sulfate I bought at the store for gardeners; sulfuric acid, distilled water and power supply - in the automotive store; copper tubes - in the hardware store.
I gathered all the necessary and now I have a home installation for electroplating.
I decided to cover the copper the natural materials. And I was very lucky - the beginning of my experiments coincided with the summertime when a lot of flowers, leaves, cones and branches.
Also, I had some the stones and glass, which turned into original jewelry.
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| necklaces & pendants |
I continue my experiments with the coating, patina and color
27/08/2016
copper jewelry
a continuation of the story - start here
In my house suddenly appeared -
copper sheet, hammer, anvil, gas torch, soldering board, soldering iron, flux, solder and other previously unknown things for me.
And I enthusiastically started hammering and soldering
I really like to create jewelry from copper in various techniques.
And recently I discovered a new exciting process - electroplating.
But I will tell about it a little later :)
to be continued...
Wire wrapped pendants
Once I realized that I have to choose a new hobby :)
At the time I was definitely bored with seed beads. It was then that I became interested in working with copper wire.
At first, I enthusiastically twisted a wire,
and, in my opinion, quite successfully :)
I made a few pendants in this technique
and my interest in it began to weaken ...
Now I do only simple stud earrings of copper wire
with small beads
stud earrings
:-) to be continued...
Now I do only simple stud earrings of copper wire
with small beads
stud earrings
:-) to be continued...
13/07/2016
18/02/2016
warm winter hats
Spring is coming .... and I have new items - many warm winter hats ... :)
| gradient wool slouchy hat | orange beanie | Denim Blue Beanie |
warm winter hats
to be continued :)
stud earrings with turquoise beads
Simple stud earrings with turquoise beads wrapped in copper wire.
Measure approx. 1/3" (7-9mm) in diameter (including wire)
02/11/2015
25/09/2015
autumn colors hats
Come it is time bright autumn colors
brown, yellow, orange, terracotta etc.
and I have a few bright hats :)
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grey orange womens beanie hat |
24/09/2015
Copper Bangle Bracelets with beads
Minimalist bangles from copper wire with different beads
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dark blue bead |
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flower bead |
can be worn on its own or with other bangles for a stacked look.
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knit headbands
Headbands are a great accessory for cold days.
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| knit-ear-warmer |
You can worn in the hair or around the forehead,
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head wrap knit off-white |
usually to hold hair away from the face or eyes.
27/07/2015
earrings - sticks with beads
Currently Accessories from a wire firmly established in the wardrobe of many fashionistas. Even many celebrities often prefer these original jewelry.
I made some earrings - sticks with beads
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10/07/2015
Bronze dangle chain long Earrings
Long chain earrings
are elegant,
interesting,
dynamic,
and this attracted the attention.
These earrings are suitable for women of any age.
30/05/2015
20/05/2015
Slouchy Beanies Knitting
17/03/2015
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