Description
Fine Detailed Patinated Copper Wire Pin – Shaw Pin – Brooch – Measures approximately 7cm x 3.5cm
Feeling a little adventurous I found this advanced tutorial from one of my favourite wire tutors. Design credit goes to Nicole Hanna Jewelry (she is online if you want to check her out). I have very recently started using bare, un-plated copper as opposed to the silver plated and anti-tarnished variety I have been working with this past year. Not only do I love the design of this wonderfully unusual shawl pin but I wanted to patina my copper pieces to bring out and accentuate the detail of the more intricate weaves, so I spent four and a half hours following this tutorial until I was happy with the form it had taken, another hour (ish) adding a patina and Voila! What you see is the end result. I love it and I hope you do too. It would make a wonderful handmade gift for someone you love.
Due to the size of the pin I would say it is perfect for fastening loosely woven cloth (where the pin will not leave a permanent hole. Not suitable for fine knit garments. Over time this will further patina and darken further but there are ways to bring out the brighter copper tones. I find a brass wire brush a good way and I include a small polish cloth with all of my bare wire items, and ship in an airtight bag to prolong oxidisation for longer.
• Each order is packaged gift ready in letter box friendly sized boxes for you to send directly as a gift. If you would like a free personalised note included please add this at checkout. I never include a receipt with my deliveries.
• In interests of hygiene, and for your protection I do not accept returns of (or refunds on) pierced earrings or jewellery sets containing earrings or real body jewellery unless the items are of unsatisfactory quality or unfit for purpose.
Why Copper?
Sustainable fashion
Besides its natural beauty and ability to oxidise and transform, 100% of copper can be recycled without any loss of its original mined quality. Over 80% of the copper mined since it was discovered thousands of years ago is still in use today.
Those who happen to be deficient in copper may benefit from wearing it in jewellery form, such as necklaces, rings and bracelets. It is a good way of taking in the small amount of the mineral needed, without overwhelming the body. The healing properties of copper has been reported by some to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and circulation problems.
In the UK, copper is traditionally associated with the ninth year of marriage (7th in the USA), its beauty and malleability symbolising the way a married couple can bend to accommodate each other after nine long years.
Kirstie Hooper –
I have purchased several items from this lovely lady now and they have all been gorgeous, so much care is taken with creating the items as well as with wrapping the final products to send, extras are included for jewellery care and treats such a lovely lady and always a pleasure to buy from x