[Jewelry making - Article 01760] - Re: [Orchid] Lacquering copper

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Helen,

    Soldering copper to silver serves two purposes. 

    One (as you suggested) is to reduce the contact with the wearer's
    skin. Less likely to result in that dark color where copper touches
    one's skin. 

    The second is to provide a sturdier back to the more flexible copper
    so that it is less likely to bend and pop off any finish that was
    applied. However, any finish is a temporary barrier and in time, will
    wear off to expose the copper and allow it to patina. 

Judy in Kansas, who FINALLY picked some ripe tomatoes! Yum!
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