March 11th, 2013

  As the prices of metals  continue to rise, our techniques need to be more frugal and thrifty, as well as creative.
  For example, I bought this plated copper chain over a year ago at a close-out. This morning it occurred to me that I could open the rings and create links. I joined the links with copper and gold-plated findings and the result was the bracelet on the left.
  I love the  initial shine of copper but am dismayed at  how it dulls over time. Maybe some enamel...

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