Work Done in Late 2014

by Timmi Dillard.
(Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia USA)

The necklace started out as 22 gauge sheet copper, which was cut and sanded, after which etching design was drawn on the metal with a sharpie.

Vintage amber and etched copper necklace.

The pieces were then etched in ferric chloride for 2 hours, and cleaned. It was then heated in very hot water and dipped in a warm liver of sulfur solution for patina, and cleaned again.

I then applied a high polished and a protective coating of Clear Guard was applied to both sides. Added the amber and chain… and there she is!

For the bracelet, I started with 16 gauge copper which was formed for a base, then beads and findings added with a much smaller gauge wire. This is what I do with the left over “bead soup”.

Fairy Findings Bracelet

Thank you so much for all the wonderful information in The Jewelry Makers Journal…. I love seeing what you have to offer next, its always interesting and so informative!

Timmi Dillard
Raw Energy Design