Etched Copper Paw Print Earrings

Description

These lightly domed copper discs have a raised paw print design etched into them. I antiqued the earrings, buffed them to reveal the highlights, then tumbled them to a shine. I treated the copper with two coats of microcrystalline wax to prevent any discoloration.

The copper is lightweight but sturdy. The sterling silver ear wires are my own creations. The ear wires' ends are filed, sanded and tumbled for a super-smooth edge.

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The earrings are 1 and 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) long from the top of the ear wires. The copper discs are 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide.

I mail them in a tarnish-resistant ziplock bag and gift box inside a bubble-padded envelope.

Added on Nov 05, 2009