Today we're going to talk about how to patina copper jewelry like a pro. This is the exact finishing and polishing process that I use on my own wire woven jewelry. And it works just as well on silver, brass, and bronze wire jewelry as it does on copper.
Best of all, it only requires one smelly chemical, Liver of Sulfur (LOS), and an affordable jewelry tumbler. So, whether you're a hobbyist or a budding wire weaving pro working to grow your small handmade business, this simple 7-step patina and polishing process will work for you!
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✅ A checklist to help you build your patina kit
✅ A checklist to help you build your polishing kit
✅ A step-by-step proven finishing process workflow
✅ My own recipes for Jewelry Cleaner and Neutralizer Bath
✅ Links to additional jewelry finishing resources
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⏱TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - How to Patina Copper Jewelry Like a Pro
00:49 - Cleaner & Neutralizer Solutions
03:31 - Step 1: Clean Your Jewelry
04:41 - Step 2: Neutralize the Cleaner
05:56 - Step 3: Patina Your Jewelry
09:08 - Step 4: Neutralize the Patina
11:12 - Step 5: Burnish Jewelry to Restore Highlights
16:58 - Step 6: Clean Thoroughly Before Tumbling
18:38 - Bonus Tip: Keep Chains from Tangling in Tumbler
22:26 - Step 7: Load Tumbler Barrels
23:31 - Bonus Tip: Tumble at Least This Long for Best Results
26:07 - Bonus Tip: My Favorite Hand Polishing Products
26:32 - Troubleshooting Tumbler Finishing Problems
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