heat patination...

While working on this special order necklace I decided to play around with heat patinating the copper. I would have liked to have used some ammonia or potash along with the heat but I didn't want to run to the store for ammonia and the potash I have around is mixed into pre-emergent fertilizer and who knows how that would effect things...never mind possibly blowing something up or making someone sick too!


I had a hell of a time getting a good picture of this necklace. Will have to try again tomorrow before I deliver it. Anyway, I'm pleased with the outcome although there's no telling how long it will last as it's always oxidizing. Hopefully the oxidization process is kind to the piece.