Beautiful textures on both pair of earrings. So organic looking. TFS!

You’ve done it in a very efficient and beautiful way thanks for sharing your method 💚

Great video! Always wondered how that effect was accomplished.

Thank you! Ive never seen this technique before. You are a great teacher!

I'm just beginning. This is such an awesome tip. Thank you, this is what I needed. so many cool ways to take this and vary it to the Nth degree.

THANKS so much for demonstrating that technique!

Great video - love your work. Thank you so much!!

GREAT DEMO! THANKS FOR THAT! BEAUTIFUL PIECES!! ;D

That’s awesome. Earrings are gorgeous! Thank you for showing us that.

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

This was great!!! Thank you for sharing. I’ve been teaching myself jewelry making techniques for a few years but started getting into copper about a year ago. I love it! The more I try the more I want to learn. I’ve been focused on fire painting or fire patina (it’s just so cool!) but also trying to accomplish cool textures. I’ve been wondering how this sort of texture was achieved. I’m happy to see It doesn’t take a super expensive machine or press. I have most of the tools already which is awesome. I love the pieces you’ve done and really appreciate the tutorial :)

@izabitjewelry1294

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m a self taught jeweler too (for the most part). Copper is a great material to start with because it’s so much less expensive than silver and I love the way it looks too! I just finished posting a new video of a pair of sterling silver earrings I made using the same air chasing technique - segments of my process from start to finish. I hope you’ll watch!

@tatomumal-14

2 жыл бұрын

@@izabitjewelry1294 Hello, I am interested but I do not understand anything ... some doubts, when burning it with the torch, then it instantly cools in water? Is that for the patina (more beautiful color) or is it to work the piece easier? And another question, the hooking of the earring to the ear, can they be bought or are they also handmade? Thank you if you can answer me and I hope you understand me ... it is with google translator

@yolirose4067

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you for sharing your technique.

That was amazing to watch thank you.

you can also use an oyster shucking knife (you can dull the edges a bit for safety) to open the copper after you've chased it.

@markheppleston1117

5 жыл бұрын

I have a wood chisel that I made dull for that purpose! But, I like your idea better!!

Very nice video!

Really nice. Thanks!

Gracias por compartir tan bello proceso e igual resultado. ME ENCANTÓ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@elizabethvonisseractress

5 жыл бұрын

gracias por tu comentario, me alegra que te gusta mi trabajo

Such beautiful work. I visited your Etsy shop as well. Gorgeous things there too. You might want to consider changing the background for your product shots.

thank you so much...very informative

You can use a flat or mill file to dress the end of your punch where it has been peened by blows from the steel hammer. An 8 to 10 inch file not including the handle would do nicely. Longer is better usually as you can get a longer stroke. Simply clamp the file horizontally in your vise with the damaged end protruding out about an inch. If the punch has flat sides match the angle of the file stroke paralell to the length and the angle of the surface and push forward with a moderate amount of down pressure. Continue strokes until the surface is flush. Rotate the file for the next flat and repeat the process. If the punch is round the process is similar other than using a round over motion during the stroke. It will make sense when you try it. Other wise a belt sander would do nicely as well if you have one in your shop. If you are really into metal working a mini grinder, bench grinder etc. will also do the job. Goes really quick even with a file and your punch will set back in its index.

Beautiful earrings! Copper is my favorite metal. I would like to try this technique. I have a torch on its way from Amazon. My question is do you need to wear ear protection with all the loud pounding? Or does it just sound loud on the video? Also where did you get your rawhide hammer?

Very pretty.

@KateHugoDiamondDetective

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Very nice!

Ever thought about using a small automotive air hammer? Many use them - including me - for some types of forging. You might be surprised how well it would work. Different patterns, no hammering, etc. Tooling would be easy to make.

Nice work, thanks!

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

thank you!

Excellent

Thank you for sharing!

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

you're welcome!

Thank you for showing me this

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

Your welcome Ruth

What is the torch you are using and how are you connecting to the canister.

Cool technique!

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Just came across your video canny ,love your skill an enjoyable ,,1 question if I may ,why quench after you annealed ?,,, Love and Peace ,FISHBURN

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You show this method so beautifully and simply. Can you please tell me/us what chemical you used to get that beautiful blue/green patina. I'm familiar with using LOS but .... wow. The other is to die for!

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

It's Tiffany Green by Sculp Nouveau Patinas and Metal Finishes. I got it at a local metal supply house.

What chemical do you use for the green patina👍

Great and easy technic to make beautiful texture - i have to try that 😉 What did you use to get the cool color on the round earrings? Thanks for sharing 👍🏻😊

@JanniGrahn

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏼 Orderd me a bottle online right away 😄 Happy Easter 🐣

I've currently got a electrician/plumber's work site right next door as they're replacing the kitchens and bathrooms and the old wiring in the flats where I live. It's like Christmas with all the pieces of copper I keep picking up. I usually buy copper from a jewellery suppliers and its treated to stop it turning your skin green or black...do you have any tips as to any ways to stop it from doing this because its so lovely looking until I wear it lol! I know I can do various patinas and things like that but is there any sort of home made (read 'Cheap' lol!) Ways to stop it reacting with skin?

With that type of camping stove butane and those torches, if you tip it up and get any liquid in to the injector orifice, it will instantly block due to the low quality gas.

Awesome

I usually put a fire extinguisher on a side or behind me, not behind the fire. But having it in view is worth a lot too - in a panic situation, you can see a fire extinguisher, but not think about where it is.

I would suggest soaking one side of your rawhide mallet in saltwater for a while. Not too long, but just till it's softened a tad.

@haidafella8651

6 жыл бұрын

Why salt water?

What gauge copper sheet did you use for this process?

Brava.

Move camera to a still area!

Elizabeth, I love your video--and appreciate you sharing your expertise! I visited your Etsy shop. You have such unique and fabulous designs. I've been making and selling my jewelry for a while; but, each year challenge myself with learning a new technique. This year it is fold forming. Your video is straight-forward. And, your voice & approach is very encouraging--Yes, you can do this! I do have one question. I've been researching quality torches--that aren't going to cost a huge amount but will get the job done. You mention that you love your torch; but, I can't make out the brand. Would you mind sharing that info? Thanks again for making such a wonderful video! I'm going to browse through your Etsy shop soon. Maggie

@janicesharpe7159

Жыл бұрын

Look down the page, there is a response from Lindsey about torches. Hopefully that helps. I don't know if Iz a Bit every replied to you.

@maggiemiles9450

Жыл бұрын

@@janicesharpe7159 Thanks so much. I really appreciate your pointing me in the right direction.

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

Sorry I didn't reply Maggie - for some reason I wasn't getting notifications for awhile... Thanks for the compliments and I hope you found out the info you wanted about the torch.

Gracias

Do you use anything after the patina/liver of surfer to keep it that bright copper color? Anything to protect it?

@louisethompson7706

4 жыл бұрын

Scotch Brite pads work really well too

What anvil are you using?

Are those edges sharp on the earrings? If not, is there a step to making them soft or are they just naturally soft? And thanks for the video!

@elizabethvonisseractress

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dee. Thanks for watching :) The edges could be sharp if you didn't sand/file them. I will use a small file to take off any sharp burrs (if there are any) and then I use progressively finer grit sandpaper to sand the edges. I start with 320 then go to 500 and finally 800 grit.

I would love to get a torch like the one you have. Can you tell me what to buy on Amazon?

@kabs488

6 жыл бұрын

What metal wire do you use for the earring wires using copper for the design?

@wonbadood8243

4 жыл бұрын

If your'e serious about it don't buy a butane/or propane torch to start. It looks like she's using propane. I use a Mapp torch for years now . Much higher temp if needed and reasonably accurate point of heat for delicate work. That's in the €100 bracket if you buy a good quality brand.

Jolly good, but next time, put your phone/camera on a separate support for a stable image. Otherwise, excellent!

Have you ever thought about moving your camera away from your bench so it won't wiggle?

@daynagarcia4307

5 жыл бұрын

@@izabitjewelry1294I like your work, very pretty. On one of your videos do you list where you get supplies.

Finest kind

Just wanted to share with you something else you can do with the copper that you made. Check out videos about flame painting, and silver articulation on copper. Nancy Hamilton has one on articulation of sterling silver on copper, and soldering without flux or solder. Thank you for sharing the video with me I’m definitely gonna try this technique. I just wanted to share a technique with you that can give your already wonderful Creations may have a the different look❤ also look up Larry Dallas on flame painting copper❤. God Bless

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the info - I love watching Nancy Hamilton's videos! I'll have to look up Larry Dallas:)

Interesting. Please consider placing your video equipment on a more stable surface.

👍

wouldn't it be softer after annealing if you didn't quench it?

@brandysigmon9066

6 жыл бұрын

Copper is the opposite of carbon steel, you get the copper red hot and then quench it to anneal it. If you did the same process to high carbon steel it would harden it, they are backwards. You anneal silver and gold the same way you do copper. It's weird but that's the way it's done.

What gauge copper is best?

@elizabethvonisseractress

3 жыл бұрын

I was using 24 gauge in the video. You can use heavier gauge and you can use lighter gauge - it just depends on how you want to use it and the sturdiness you require. I'd suggest experimenting with some different gauges :) - Good luck, and thanks for watching the video

What gauge metal sheet?

@izabitjewelry1294

6 ай бұрын

24 Ga Judy - thanks for watching :)

Who’s selling copper by the ga. It’s sold by ounce 16 once sheet being the most common

@mikeeagle2653

5 жыл бұрын

E vI I from New York but live in florida. Copper being sold by a jewelry maybe why they are selling copper by the Ga. i own a metal fabrication shop and do many art projects and have been buying copper for the last 20 yrs. when you buy copper sheet Is comes 3ft x 10ft and sold by the ounce. Most typically 16 ounce. But since your purchasing from a jewelry supplier and not a metal supplier Is why its sold different. 16 ounce = 24 ga. Nice work

Nice job(hands and fingernails(????)😮😂😂😂😂

get a tripod

You should never quench when annealing. You’re defeating the purpose of annealing. By quenching your actually Harding the metal. Better to let cool or blow air on it.

@lowbflat1

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, quenching hot copper and sterling softens it, unlike steel.

@mikeeagle2653

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Miner Quenching copper does not soften it at all. It doesnt make the copper softer it just doesn’t temper it like it does with steel. I do all of my steel work without heat or rather 95%of my work. There are the 5% of the times you cant get around it. Copper and steel are to totally different animals when it comes to using heat.

Next time when you decided to pound on the table to make a video don't put the camera on the same table.

Fire extinguisher needs to be away from your work and not where you might need to move across a burning area. Talk with your fire department safety people and have them explain about the placement. They most likely will be quite happy to help you with this. What you are doing is dangerous.

The most irritating video on KZread - fix your camera to a steady mount.