[Jewelry making - Article 00237] - [Orchid] Skin contact with copper and brass jewelry

[Elkka Nland]

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    Sometimes I use copper and brass in finished pieces. When I do I seal
    the whole piece in a jewelry appropriate lacquer but I don't think
    this is sufficient protection against "green skin". Any ideas on how
    to treat the metal that will come in direct contact with the skin?
    I've seen another designer solder silver or even gold to the back of
    a copper piece, but I think it may be too expensive for me to go that
    route. 

 
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