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.

nature jewelry

Also, I had some the stones and glass, which turned into original jewelry.

necklaces & pendants

I continue my experiments with the coating, patina and color

red coral beaded long stick copper hammered earrings - HandMadeLana

red coral beaded long stick copper hammered earrings - HandMadeLana

Copper dangle stick earrings, black glass beads earrings - HandMadeLana

Copper dangle stick earrings, black glass beads earrings - HandMadeLana

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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White blue Beaded crochet necklace

White blue Beaded crochet necklace made of Japanese seed beads.

 In the necklace is patterns Greek meanders.

Minimalist bracelets

Bracelets - accessories with a long history. They appeared in the Middle Ages. Over the years they changed the shape and configuration, without losing its popularity.

Bracelets can not only effectively complement an evening dress, but also to brighten your everyday look.

Thin graceful lines, nice subtle colors, moderation decor - this bracelet made ​​of beads.

Coral bracelet

black bracelet

pearl white bracelet

khaki iridescent matte bracelet

Summer season - while opposites. Par with fantasies on punk culture in vogue lacing - a clear reference to the hippie movement. At the peak of concise bracelets thick or thin leather cords, multiple variations on the theme of baubles and floss strands of yarn.

urquoise blue bracelet

white bracelet

orange summer bracelet

All this will allow you to create an unusual and memorable look

Bright bracelet

Bright multicolor summer bead crochet bracelet.

 Used Czech and Japanese beads blue, white, black, purple, green, yellow, orange colors.

Bracelet - jewelery for hands and feet.

Bracelets from ancient times used to decorate the hands and feet .
In ancient times bracelets are widely used in men and women in ancient Egypt, Rome, India , Greece, Africa.
Romans depicted on bracelets snakes , lions , emblems, branching patterns. The Greeks - leaves, gods, etc. The ancient Egyptians did engraving on jewelry with images of supernatural beings.


For centuries, people have experimented with forms of bracelets, and materials for their manufacture.
Bracelet And now is one of the popular of jewelry. For creating bracelet uses different materials, so the variety of these products is limitless.

There are several types of bracelets:
in design - hard and soft
by the method of locking - zippered shut latch, hinged on the buttons, velcro
on the material used - metal, textile, plastic, leather, rubber, silicone, wood, stone, beads, glass

Bracelet in the form of an open ring - resilient bracelet, does not have clasp.

Statement silver cuff

Beaded Embroidery

Round bracelet (rim) - in the form of a closed ring.

Silver Filigree Bangle

Resin Bangle

Chain bracelets - units fastened together in a different way.

multi-chain bracelet

Slave Bracelet

Tennis bracelet - thin bracelet, inlaid with precious stones

crystal turquoise tennis bracelet

Swarovski crystal tennis bracelet

Anklet (jewelry for the feet) Sterling silver anklet Gold Nomad Barefoot Sandals And still there are: Bracelet Watch, Bracelet mitt, Bracelets style Pandora Bracelets with pendants, snake bracelet, Braided Bracelets, Glidernye bracelets, and many others....

Smoky Quartz earrings

Simple earrings with smoky quartz (Rauchtopaz) gemstone beads.

As a talisman, smoky quartz helps its owner to master the accumulated wisdom of mankind, to develop a natural ability to attract luck, success, sympathy surrounding people :)

summer handmade jewelry

Hurray, cold winter is coming to an end!
So, soon the summer and vacation and the sea!
I suggest you try summer handmade jewelry.
For example, simple and light but at the same time, noticeable earrings.

leaf design copper earrings

Pink Grey lilac earrings

Chain Earrings

And jewelry in a nautical style that never goes out of fashion.
For example, like this bracelet

Beaded crochet bracelet in marine style

On the origin of marine style, there are several opinions.
I like the theory, where the birthplace this style is considered  Britain 19th century. The popularity of this style began with the royal family. At the insistence of Queen Victoria, her son Prince of Wales Albert Edward wore the uniform of a naval officer. His manner of dress borrowed rich and noble courtiers. Style gradually spread throughout the UK and gradually conquered all of Europe.
According to another version inventor of this style was the legendary Coco Chanel.

Why marine style of dress and jewelery draws us to himself?
Yes because it gives us a feeling of lightness, freshness and youth. From it emanates tenderness, romance and travel.