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Copper Etched Cuff Bracelet - Art Nouveau Design- Sz M

Copper Etched Cuff Bracelet - Art Nouveau Design- Sz M

Description

This approximately 3/4 inch wide bracelet was first etched in a lily motif, and then a permanent patina added to bring out the design. A clear finish has been used on both the inside and outside to help maintain the patina.

The bracelet is a size medium and can be tightened or loosened to fit most women.

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 a ferric chloride 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 design. For antiquing, the piece is dipped in the antiquing bath. By rubbing sandpaper 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 Nov 07, 2009