How To Apply Copper Patina To Silver Solder

 

Hey friends! Continuing on with our copper and solder week of jewelry making on YouTube, my newest video tutorial is all about how to use COPPER PATINA! 

Watch as I show you how to get a great finish on silver solder with copper patina. 

I'll share my little tips and tricks with you so that you can learn how to get the best copper patina finish possible. 

Whether you are using copper patina for soft-soldered jewelry making, or for stained glass, these tips will help you get a great copper finish!

Check it out today!

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Jewelry Making With Hardware Store Wire: How To Use Wire Strippers

 

Hi friends! In a recent video I mentioned that you can buy wire inexpensively at a hardware store - electrical insulated copper wire that electricians use - and with a tool called a wire stripper, you can strip the plastic coating off of that wire and use the wire for jewelry making!

You might wonder, why would you do this?

Well the reason is that you can often purchase this type of wire at a cheaper price than what you would pay at a jewelry supply store - sometimes for much less! 

Let's face it, metals and wire and jewelry supplies can be very expensive! If there is a way to cut costs than you should check it out! 

This is especially great for beginners who have a lot of practicing to do. Why practice on expensive wire when you could practice on less-expensive wire? Right? :) 

One of my subscribers asked me how exactly to do this so I figured I would do a quick video to show you exactly how it's done. 

In the video I explain how the tool is used, talk about the different types of coated wire that you can use with this tool, and show you how to do it!  

Head on over to my YouTube channel and check it out! 

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Make A Luna Moth Jewelry Component With Copper And Soft Solder

 

Hi friends! Yesterday I shared my embossing and cutting copper video with you, which was

part one of a three part video series. In the video I show you how I clean, cut, and emboss copper shapes easily with a die cut machine.

I was running ahead of schedule so this morning I went ahead and released part 2 of this video series, where I create a Luna moth jewelry component using one of the copper pieces and soft solder.

If you haven't seen part 1 yet, take a peek below, and then head on over for part 2!

I list all of the tools and materials I use in the project in the description below the video so you can join in and create right along with me, but at your own pace - that's why videos are so great! 

TGIF and I hope you have a great weekend! Head on over to my YouTube channel and check it out! 

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Embossing Copper For Soldering Using A Die Cutting Machine: Fast, Easy, Fun!

 

Hi friends! I have a really fun new video up today and if you are a craft fanatic (especially if you are a paper crafter) you are going to appreciate this one! 

If you are a jewelry maker or like to solder, you are going to love this! 

This is a actually part one of a THREE PART VIDEO SERIES so don't miss how it all starts...it gets better and better when you see how I transform some simple copper into something amazing...and I'll have part two up very soon so don't miss part one! 

I list all of the tools and materials I use in the project in the description below the video so you can join in and create right along with me, but at your own pace - that's why videos are so great! 

TGIF and I hope you have a great weekend! Head on over to my YouTube channel and check it out! 

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How To Instantly Remove Copper Tarnish! Quick & Easy!

 

You don't need to buy expensive products or use harsh chemicals to clean things up - I'm going to show you a great trick for how to remove all of the tarnish from copper - quickly and easily, right at home, and I bet you already have everything you need to do this in your kitchen cabinet! 

Watch and see just how easy it can be - you can  use this recipe for jewelry, copper pots, fixtures, and anything that is copper! 

The best thing about it all is that it is safe, eco-friendly, and when you are finished you can wash it right down your kitchen drain! 

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