Why Copper?
Image by Łukasz Klepaczewski from Pixabay
Silver or gold would produce more sophisticated pendants.
Colour coated wires would produce more vibrant earrings.
So, why did I choose to work with copper?
The main reason…. It’s different!
How often do you see copper in a jewelry store or in a jewelry booth at an artisan show?
Not very often! And copper is so beautiful!
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay
The reddish colour of copper gives it a warm vintage feel, like a sip of full-bodied Merlot bursting with dark fruit flavours.
Image by Jürgen Brandes from Pixabay
The intricate wire weaving I add gives the copper a decadence, like a bite of smooth dark chocolate melting on your tongue.
What’s not to love about copper?!?
Despite its appeal, copper does have a bad rap. I’ll talk more about that in a future post.
