Comments on: Men Love Copper

By: Robin shubb

Robin shubb — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 22:26:03 +0000

Hi,I took your class on silver bracelet
At Pasadena show many years back.
Did we get a printout ofsupplies. I can’t find mine. Would you teach it in copper at
The next Pasadena show coming up?
Thank you,
Robin Shubb

By: Karen Watson

Karen Watson — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:06:10 +0000

Very nice! I can only hope that someday my wire work looks as good..

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 23:53:53 +0000

Second the tute inquiry! LOVE the top one!

By: BJ Watkins

BJ Watkins — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:52:10 +0000

Beautiful! Would you consider doing a tutorial on these?

By: zoraida

zoraida — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:24:45 +0000

Thank you Carol, Nata and Christa !
Copper wire is wonderful to work with. It’s so malleable and looks great with or without a patina. Perhaps I will do a tutorial on this bracelet in the future. I don’t have the time right now. I just finished a tutorial for Wirework Magazine (necklace) and I’m getting ready to move. I’m tired already!

By: Christa

Christa — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:15:14 +0000

Your bracelets are beautiful. I have been selling copper cuffs and copper chain bracelets for arthritis to my customers. You have given me an inspiration to do some of my copper bracelets with copper wire instead of sterling silver or 14K gold-filled wire. Thank you fr the inspiration.

By: Nata

Nata — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:55:55 +0000

Zoraida, I admire your work! Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:49:21 +0000

These bracelets, along with your website bracelets are gorgeous. Any chance of a tutorial?

By: zoraida

zoraida — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:15:10 +0000

Thank you Colleen and Felicia
Although some of my designs are rather girly, my biggest sellers are the simple ones. I like wearing these as well. And your are right, Felicia. In general men prefer simple, unfussy, subdued and even rustic pieces. I don’t work with wire heavier than 14ga right now but your pieces must look great!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:05:01 +0000

Love these bracelets! I would wear these in a second! Love the simplicity of your design too.

By: Felicia

Felicia — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:30:19 +0000

I have found many of my designs can be unisex, and now I have even began to focus on that concept. Making sure my 18 inch chains have extensions so they may fit a mans neck. Men like simple unique pieces in subdued color schemes. This limited pallet is actually very inspiring. I make a very simple copper bangle, thick 6-8 gauge wire with a bead drawn on either end with my torch, I leave all the patina and don’t polish it, men and women alike adore them. And don’t worry about replicating a design over and over again, if it sells, make it. Because it’s made by hand each piece will always be one of a kind! Love all your wire jewelry 🙂

By: zoraida

zoraida — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:35:08 +0000

Thanks so much Keith, Rena and Shalini !
I’ve actually had a few women like them as well. In fact, I made one in sterling for my daughter. She wears it all the time.
Now I try to keep one in my shop at all times so everyone can see the basic information about sizing and price.

By: Shalini Austin

Shalini Austin — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:05:36 +0000

These are lovely!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 05:28:15 +0000

Zoraida, I love how these bracelets are artistic and masculine at the same time. They feel like they represent strength and health. Also neat that these pieces are finding their way around the world! 🙂

By: Keith@Vintage Crab Jewelry

Keith@Vintage Crab Jewelry — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:49:44 +0000

They are beautiful!