[Jewelry making - Article 00535] - Re: [Orchid] Copper Inlay

[Lee Einer]

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OK, two patinas-

    First, Baldwin's Patina from Reactive Metal Studios will color the
    copper a nut brown while leaving the silver as is. Second, You can
    flux the piece, heat it with the torch to annealing temp, let it
    cool for a minute or so and then quench in cold water. The copper
    will turn burgundy or cherry red. This is a deep patina, and I have
    successfully polished such pieces with Zam without losing it.
    Haven't tried it on mokume gane, but I have tried this with silver
    solder inlay on copper, and with silver overlay on copper, and the
    results were satisfactory. 

Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com


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