This weeks, 8 Weeks Til Christmas Gift List feature is my Hand Forged Mixed Metal Bracelet. This piece was hand forged from aluminum, and copper then put together using the cold connection technique.
8 Weeks Til Christmas Gift List
I first cut my aluminum blank, then formed and textured the blank with my texturing hammer. Next I cut, formed and textured my heart.
I used some hole punch pliers to add the holes, then made my own rivets to attach the heart to the blank from aluminum wire, after I dipped it in the liver of sulfur.
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The chain and clasp was made from copper wire. I make and cut my own jump rings for my chains.
Before I attach my chain I dip it in liver of sulfur to oxidize the copper so that it will have a beautiful earthy tone once polished.
Next I run the hand forged mixed metal bracelet through the tumbler to work harden and polish the metal to a beautiful shine.
You can find this weeks 8 Weeks Til Christmas Gift List featured Hand Forged Mixed Metal Bracelet, and other handmade jewelry in my Handmade Artists Shop. I am also offering a 20% off coupon code that is good on anything in my Handmade Artists shop, just type in “Shop16” upon checkout. This coupon is good through Christmas.
Twelve Weeks Til Christmas Gift List Featured Items
Week 12 Handmade figure eight chainmaille bracelet
Week 11 Handmade copper wire cross with chain
Week 10 Stacked ring and cross necklace
Week 9 Ceramic and leather leaf charm bracelet
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Michelle says
October 31, 2016 at 5:17 amThat’s absolutely gorgeous Linda. I really love your jewelry designs, rustic and they’re all such classic pieces. Something that you’d to wear on a daily basis. Love it!!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
November 1, 2016 at 5:29 pmThank you Michelle! I’m a blue jean kind of girl so everything I make is for everyday wear.
Erin - suburban simplicity says
October 31, 2016 at 2:53 pmWhat a great idea! Give folks a gift idea every week! It’s perfect for those that have a lot of gifts to buy and never enough time! This bracelet is especially nice. Love the oxidized copper!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
November 1, 2016 at 5:21 pmThanks Erin! Got to say the gift idea was our brilliant tribe leader idea.
Mary-the boondocks blog says
November 1, 2016 at 7:06 pmLinda this is really beautiful. I could definitely see wearing this. It is simple and yet very striking. I don’t like too much bling so this is perfect.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
November 4, 2016 at 3:37 pmThanks Mary! I’m not much into bling myself, and what’s funny is I love making jewelry, but I don’t wear it much. We aren’t allowed to wear it to work, and we don’t really go out anywhere to wear it.