Copper and Brass Textured Earrings

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Copper and Brass Textured Earrings

by Pam
(Mount Airy, MD)

Copper and Brass Textured Earrings

Mixed metal earrings - brass and copper

This was my stab at starting with sheet metal. The back piece is actually copper that I got in a 5-pack sample set from a copper supplier, with samples of 5 textured products.

The front, smaller piece is plain red brass that I textured using the back end of a riveting hammer.

Got the edges mostly smooth with filing, but then tumbled them, and this really gave them a nice smooth finish.

I made a second pair and oxidized those - but I think I really like the bright finish ones best! I wonder which one folks will like best.

With the exploding price of silver, my plan is to introduce more copper and brass items this year. Also, I just like the effect of the contrasting colors!

Pam
PearTree Jewelry

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Copper and Brass Textured Earrings

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Copper and brass mixed metal earrings
by: Rena

I love these mixed warm-colored metals, the textures and the oxidizing! These would be wonderful, wear with everything earrings. Thanks so much for sharing these with us!

Lovely!
by: Raina Erwin

I really like the different textures that go along with the two toned look. I think that really makes them pop, along with that gorgeous shine you added! They are finished beautifully. Excellent work!

Raina Erwin
http://www.kiliari.com
http://kiliari.etsy.com

Thanks!
by: Pam

Thanks Ladies! Input is always helpful, especially the old "to oxidize or not to oxidize" question. With these it's really hard because both offer such different looks, and I kinda like both! I have a few similar pairs, so I guess I'll do some and leave some shiny.