[Jewelry making - Article 01020] - Re: [Orchid] Predjudice against copper materials?

[Terri May]

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    Hi Mike -- there is absolutely a predjudice against copper, brass,
    bronze, aluminum, and steel; though bronze and steel carry a higher
    perceived value than the other metals.  Bronze is perceived more
    valueable by the public because of its association with art
    statueary; and my guess is that steel is considered more valueable
    (perception-wise) because steel tools are/were valued above iron
    tools. 

    I don't think that copper was ever grouped as a precious metal.  The
    traditional precious metals are gold and silver, joined by platinum.
     Aluminum is historically very young as a pure metal, so it would
    not have even been considered. 

    The only real way to overcome this predjudice is by making art
    pieces.  You have to make something that supercedes the intrinsic
    value of the materials. 

    If all you do is make items that are commonplace, then you won't be
    able to overcome the predjudice.  Traditional jewelry items require
    traditional metals, and should be made with them. 

    (Also remember that any piece made with an alternative metal would
    have been able to sell for a lot more if it were made from a
    precious metal.) 

Just my opinion.

--Terri


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