Description
Handmade overlapping copper bracelet with fold-formed pattern and aged copper colour patina. Sold in a black presentation box. The cuff is about 6.5 to 7cm diameter and 5cm high – I class this as a medium by my sizing system. The bracelet overlaps so there is a bit of flexibility in terms of sizing and for getting it on or off.
I make this overlapping copper bracelet starting by cutting a rectangle out of sheet copper. I fold the copper along the long centre line and hammer the fold. To make the copper soft enough to work (and less brittle), I heat it up to anneal it. After annealing, I open up the fold. I then create the other folds the same way. Once I have the fold lines, I cut the ends so they’re not square. After this, I shape it into a round bracelet using a mandrel. Annealing gives a nice aged copper colour, but it rubs off. So I clean the surface with pickle and polish it. To get back the aged colour, I treat the bracelet with liver of sulphur solution. This gives a more stable colour. I finish it with a little wax and sign the inside.
Liver of sulphur is a little unpredictable for me, but usually gives a brown shade between milk and dark chocolate. Occasionally I get a purple tint – some of my recent ones have that purple tint.
Every item I make is unique. If you want a variation to this item, especially in terms of sizing, please get in touch because I can do custom orders. Also, please get in touch if you would like more information.
