Handmade Copper Bracelet "Desert Path" CB102
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Hand-Crafted Artisan Jewelry by Lois Anderson
Beautiful handmade copper bracelet with a sand-like background and it has a hand finished surface. I love working with metal and using heat, pressure, and chemicals to change the metal into a unique piece, like this one. We are formed by our experiences and our reaction to those experiences. Just when we think we know where we are going, something happens and we find ourselves asking God -- "Why". The process to form this piece include air-chasing past the point of just forming the indentations in an organic manner. The metal is annealed (softened) with a torch repeatedly to make the metal easy to chase the metal past the point of just indentations or caverns. i created this style as my own signature style to reveal the beauty of the resulting organic curves and the metal over metal patterns. When the metal is forced over the other parts of the same metal piece, the results are incredible forms and curves. The results can be sharp and definitive or soft and curving and sometimes I push the metal to both ends of that spectrum in the same piece. I used a texturing hammer to make that marks that are reminiscent of blown sand. Hand burnishing brought a brightness to the edges of the bracelet. The patina was achieved with Gilders Paste and the heat of the torch passed lightly over the surface. Finally, the elevations were hand polished to achieve the distinct contrast in the light and dark elements of the patina. What does not kill us, makes us stronger. God provides many experiences in life to make us stronger and to form us with the heat and pressure of living. Mother Teresa is known for saying, "God never gives us more than we can handle and He trusts us to handle what we are given. I just wish He did not trust me so much." Have we not all had that wish. Be Blessed.
FEATURES AND DETAILS:
* Cut and hand formed from solid copper sheet and copper tubing
* Fold-formed and air-chased to create interesting lines and textures
* Organic textures and darkened for aged patina with a variety of products
* Pliable so you can adjust your bracelet fit any size wrist
* Do make adjustments when you first receive your bracelet by forming (pressing) it around your wrist as you wish
Shipping
United States
First Item: $6.90
Additional Items: $0.00
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SHIPPING TIME:
In stock items usually ship within two business days after payment. Custom orders delivery times will be provided with the quote for the custom piece.
ORDERS $100.00 and OVER -- SHIP FREE
Most orders will fit in a standard 'small flat rate' USPS box. The shipping cost for the small flat rate is $5.85. All items that fit in the box will ship for one price ($5.85). If larger boxes are needed the pricing will be as follows.
$5.85 ..... Small Flat Rate Box [8 5/8" x 5 3/8" x 1 5/8"]
$12.50 ... Medium Flat Rate Box
[13 5/8" x 11 7/8" x 3 1/8" or 11" x 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"]
$18.50 ... Large Flat Rate Box [12" x 12" x 5 1/2"]
If you purchase multiple items email or call me so that I can combine your shipping. Please email or call me if you think your items may exceed the size of the small box.
ONE OF A KIND:
Many of my items are one of a kind (OOAK). All OOAK items are labeled as such. Other items may be a limited edition or an open stock.
CUSTOM ORDERS:
I design 'custom kreations' (jewelry and rosaries) for special events. It is very meaningful to know the person who is going to received the item and to keep that person in mind during the design and creation of the item.
In addition to the standard rosaries for First Communion and Confirmation, I create custom First Communion and Confirmation designs for individual children and adults.
Rosaries make an excellent present for weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. Given the interests and preferred colors & stones of an individual, a custom rosary can be created that speaks to the receiver of the gift.
Brides often wish to have custom jewelry for themselves. Additionally, the bride may wish to have matching jewelry for the bride's maids. I will discount multiple purchases of the same design.
If you don't see what you want in my studio -- just contact me. I am happy to design special pieces with you and for you. I love to create UNIQUE CUSTOM KREATIONS!
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
REPAIRS:
If you damage your item and still have all the unbroken pieces, I will repair your item for no charge. If beads, pendants, components are broken, you must pay for the replacement of broken items. But, I will repair the item with no charge for my labor. You must pay the shipping both directions.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
If you have questions about my items, please ask. I am happy to speak to customers about my work.
Reviews
Just beautiful. Came just when I needed the symbol of Christ and hope the most. Ordering one for my mother now, too. Thank you so much.