Science Experiment

So my latest endeavor, copper etching. I drew on the copper rounds with a sharpie marker, then used a mixture of muriatic acid and hydrogen peroxide to etch the copper. The details don't stand out as much as I'd hoped, especially on the mermaid, I think I need thicker lines. Love the horse head though!

New Rustic Collection

Another new collection in my shop, Rustic Collection.  Jewelry pieces made from stones, beach glass, leather and metal. I have had some of these stones and beach glass in my stash for years!  Don't know why it took me so long to do anything with them!  

All of the stones in these particular pieces below are from the Great Lakes.  You can find them in my shop here.

Papyrus Font

I have always loved the font Papyrus, something about it really appeals to me, I use it a lot when typing journaling blocks for my scrapbooks, etc.  I discovered a vendor on Etsy that sells this font in a metal stamp! I was so excited, I couldn't wait to get it!  Here are a few new pendants where I used this font:

More metal stamping

Some stamped bangles.....

Metal Stamping Mania

On a metal stamping kick this weekend. I suppose pounding out little sayings is cathartic? LOL. Bought a bracelet bender, going to try stamping a bangle next! Need some inspiration for some good sayings too, any thoughts?

Copper Patina

The past month or so I've been experimenting with different types of patina. I first tried using liver of sulfur, but the results were not as bright as I wanted. Then I splurged and bought a micro torch, to try making my own ball pins, and see the patina effects of heating copper. I've been having lots of fun with it! I love the rainbow colors. I don't know if they will last though, I may try sealing?