[Jewelry making - Article 00028] - Re: [Orchid] Predjudice against copper materials?

[Kay]

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>         I don't know about copper having medical properties, as I
>     similarly don't kow about Crystals and there medical properties,
>     but I do know a sales angle when I see one. 

    Does there really have to be a "sales angle".  I love copper and use
    it in conjuntion with silver quite frequently (used in making
    bracelets and earrings with "marriage of metals" technique).  I also
    do a lot of etched copper earrings which everyone loves.  I have
    never indicated that it was better or less valuable than other
    metals, I have simply said "I like copper and if you do then take a
    look at this design".  Personally I do not work in gold nor do I own
    any gold jewelry (gave it all to my daughter). I simply do not like
    gold jewelry, but then I don't like diamonds either. I would prefer a
    dynamic design in concrete to having a gold design with a diamond.  I
    can appreciate gold work but would not buy it.  So there is always a
    market for most everything.  And I think you need to just do what you
    enjoy. If you remember, a few years ago, people did not want silver
    jewelry either, they found it inferior to gold.  But all of a sudden
    "Silver is in" and in the same manner, Copper will at some point in
    time be an "in" thing. So I say, use copper if you like, don't be
    ashamed of it, and if people don't like it, that's okay too. 
    Everyone is entitled to their opinion.  Just don't let it influence
    you or discourage you. 

Kay


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