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SOLDERING After taking a spinner ring class, I decided it was time to try another one.  When I was at the stage to flare the ring for the spinners, I realized the ring was too wide for my fingers, so I decided to fold the copper all the way over. The solder joint wasn't soldered very well and it split a little which is OK as it goes with the funky design. One of the Fist rule in soldering - "Solder doesn't fill gaps" I have a way to go in my journey learning how to solder. The ring is made with copper sheet metal. It's been textured using a variety of hammers, then folded over.  Sterling Silver and brass embellishments have been added.

The Spinner Ring and Treasure Bangle were made with 22 gauge copper sheet. The colors were obtained with a torch.  More to come in the future.  Treasure Bangle Bracelet Spinning Ring

Pure Copper Pendant  Twisted, coiled & re-coiled This bead is made from pure copper wire which was twisted, coiled then coiled again. A light patina was added to give it a beautiful aged look.

PUFFED HEART PENDANT EXPERIMENT I made this copper heart pendant which involves several techniques.  I originally put a stamp along the edges but it seemed to disappear during puffing the heart. The beautiful colors were achieved using a Smith Torch. I put a vintage chain on it but I feel it really takes away from the piece so I will look for something else and post more pics once I change it. I'll revisit this at a later date.