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Metal smiths often use their torch to ball up short lengths of silver wire scraps. But I never thought you could do the same with copper scraps. British wire and metal artist, Lily Tree shows how easy it is to fuse and recycle your copper scraps! ...

How to Fuse and Recycle Your Copper Scraps!  More Recent Articles How to Fuse and Recycle Your Copper Scraps! Metal smiths often use their torch to ball up short lengths of silver wire scraps. But I never thought you could do the same with copper scraps. British wire and metal artist, Lily Tree shows how easy it is to fuse and recycle your copper scraps! She has some clever tips on how to lay wire or jump rings to add to the fusing process so the fusing creates organic and fun designs! Remember you have to clean up the copper after it has been fused.  This involves dipping the pieces in pickle (mild acid) and then rinsing and buffing it up.  If you want the copper design to stay bright and shiny, use some Renaissance wax to protect it.   Before You Go: Is Renaissance Wax Safe for Jewelry? Copper is Not Just for Jewelry What to Do About Copper Turning Skin Green ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Two Beaded Crystal Briolette Earrings Tutorials Colorful Herringbone Thread Wrapped Bracelet Tutorials Beaded Wave Kumihimo Bracelet Tutorial   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Two Beaded Crystal Briolette Earrings Tutorials What to Use When You Don't Have a Draw Plate | Choosing a Draw Plate Bold Brass and Rope Statement Necklaces By Poli Helen Breil's Magnetic Polymer Clay Pendant Class Review and Giveaway Nature Inspired Polymer Clay Flower Cord Necklace Tutorial Paper Gem Making Tutorial Colorful Herringbone Thread Wrapped Bracelet Tutorials     Contact Me •Past Issues •Join This List •Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.