Bullet Bling
by Dorothy Brunner.
(Milk River, Alberta, Canada)
These items start out at gun ranges where I pick up discarded ammo cartridges.

Bracelet – on a Wing and a Prayer
They are then cleaned thoroughly and the firing pin removed.

Key ring with Purse clasp – Glass Pearl
I then create a design on the cartridge using a sharpie or stamp, and etch the design with ferric chloride.

Necklace and earring set – red glass bead dangles
After the etching is completed they are cleaned again by tumbling and polished using fine steel wool and buffing pads.

Necklace with blue glass beads and “strength” disc
I then either use renaissance wax or acrylic spray to preserve the patina. From there imagination takes over and they become necklaces, earrings, key rings, bracelets or whatever.
Dorothy Brunner
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