[Jewelry making - Article 00068] - Re: [Orchid] Copper oxidation

[Len and Judy Bjorkman]

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>     So... If I make something that I really like while practicing with
>     bare copper wire, what could I do to make it usable? 

    Fran, I agree with you that coated wire is not suitable (at least
    not for what I want to make in copper, etc.). Lacquering and waxing
    are good for things meant to hang on the wall. Copper can be oxidized
    (chemically) and it also can be fire-oxidized for a reasonably
    permanent finish. There's been a lot of discussion on this in
    previous e-mails; try the Orchid Archives. 

All the best,
Judy Bjorkman
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