Announcement    Welcome to my Etsy shop. All items on my page is handmade and designed by me. I specialize in Charcoal art and custom Copper Jewelry. I also create hand painted glasses and beer mugs. I have been an artist for over 30 years and continue to broaden my range of design.

Charcoal Art-You will find prints for sale of my original Charcoal art. I am also take requests for custom drawings of pet portraits, classic cars and trucks. homes, rustic landscape and more. Feel free to message me for custom quotes.

Copper Jewelry-I hand design and create Copper Electroformed jewelry. Copper electroforming is an extensive process where the copper grows in order to create the final piece. I also perform my own rock polishing from rocks I have hounded. You will find some pieces where I have purchased the stone. All rocks hounded by me will be noted in the listing.

Copper is uncoated and will naturally tarnish. Many copper items have an option to come with a protective coating (shipping will have a 4 day delay). Some items are pre-tarnished for an antique look. All uncoated copper can be polished some will have a higher shine than some.

So why can or does your skin turn green while wearing copper? It's known as the oxidation reaction. The copper reacts with oxygen in the air, your sweat and skin oils creating a green layer of copper carbonate on your skin. Relax; it shouldn't be anything to be concerned about, it just looks terrible. Most likely you're not allergic to the copper, very few people are. Simply keep your copper clean and dry and remove any oil or sweat which may be on your jewelry.

Hand painted Glass-All glass is baked for durability with an Acrylic Enamel paint. Paint is safe because it is on the outside of the glass. Please do not place in dishwasher to extend the life of the glass.


I hope you enjoy my creations. I will continue to add more item as time goes on.


Jennifer M. Gerke



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