Copper Claddagh Cuff Ring - Sz M

Description

With the luck of the Irish and speaking of friendship, caring and love, this claddagh ring is approximately 3/8” (10mm) wide The copper was first etched in my original claddagh design, then a permanent patina added to bring out the design. A clear finish has been used on the outside to help maintain the patina. With its unfinished inside, it will provide all the health benefits of copper. If you would prefer the lacquer finish on the inside of the ring to prevent discoloration of the skin, please let me know in the notes section of your order.

The size medium cuff ring can be tightened or loosened by the wearer to fit approximately a 6 to 7 size finger.

I want you to enjoy my useful art. If for any reason you are not pleased with my item, please contact me within 7 days. I will accommodate you in any way I can. If you would prefer, return your purchase within the 7 days in its original condition and I will refund your purchase price minus shipping charges.

As an Eclectic Metalsmith, I enjoy working with metals in unique ways. With the right equipment and chemicals, the multistep process of etching copper is a great way of making attractive jewelry and household items.

I start with transferring a black and white design to a special material used for etching metals. With the design placed on a cleaned sheet of copper, heat is applied to transfer the black part of the design. The copper is placed in an etching bath which eats away the open areas of copper but will not eat away the black areas that were transferred. After a period of time, the copper is etched deeply enough to clearly see the pattern. At this point the copper is cleaned, dried and the piece completed if no antiquing is to be done. For antiquing, the piece is dipped in the antiquing bath. By cleaning over the top of the copper sheet, the antiquing layer is cleaned off the top of the metal and remains in the etched area. The antiquing step is performed a couple of times to darken the etched background and to give clear definition to the design.

Added on Oct 24, 2009

Shipping

ship to:	cost:	with another item:
United States	$2.75 USD	$1.75 USD
Canada	$3.00 USD	$2.00 USD
United Kingdom	$4.00 USD	$3.00 USD
Everywhere Else	$5.50 USD	$4.00 USD

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