Shop by Price. Our jewelry is made in silver, copper, brass, yellow gold and rose gold with Lake Superior Agates, Michigan Greenstone, Copper Agates, UP Thompsonite, recycled diamonds and sapphires. We are committed to using local and recycled metals and stones. All of our jewelry is handmade in Marquette, MI.
Artisan style, handmade Heart Pendant. Silver heart over copper heart, copper flower, brass rivet for the center, brass jump ring. Note: All copper components of this pendant are reclaimed from the ashes of the recent Tubbs Fire 10-09-17 Sonoma County, CA.
Shop the Coupe flushmount designed by Michael Amato. This flushmount is a highly customizable light fixture hand-made by craftsmen and artisans in Charleston, South Carolina.
Carol Dekle-Foss I learned this cool technique a couple months ago in my intermediate metalsmith class. I just LOVE it! I have always bee...
Opening of Well at the World's End
Pneumatic engraving handpiece DIY:Almost done with it. I've modified a few things to make it easier if you don't know how to thread with a tap and die. I'm ...
Transkit - detail-up set - for plastic models 1/12 scale
Married Metals Kaleidoscopes - Handcrafted etched brass kaleidoscopes.
Married Metals Kaleidoscopes - Handcrafted etched brass kaleidoscopes.
Married Metals Kaleidoscopes - Handcrafted etched brass kaleidoscopes.
Married Metals Kaleidoscopes - Handcrafted etched brass kaleidoscopes.
Married Metals Kaleidoscopes - Handcrafted etched brass kaleidoscopes.
Married Metals Kaleidoscopes - Handcrafted etched brass kaleidoscopes.
Eclectic - Rustic - Small Batch Jewelry - All combining with vitreous enamel, hand drawn-hand painted etched, mosaic, mixed leathers, mixed metals,...
Touchless technology, mixed metals, etched details and matte white are featured in new faucets at the KBIS trade show
Calgary's Susan White has been a jewellery maker for 15 years, transitioning from lampwork and metals to polymer and metals. Her etched copper links are accented with gilders paste. The squares of pearlized polymer are riveted on. Below you ca [...]
Fine art exploring the brain, neurons, and all things neuroscience through Asian-inspired paintings, scrolls, and microetchings in ink, dye, etched metals, and gold. Works by artist and neuroscientist Greg Dunn, PhD.
There is something about working with metals. Learning to manipulate it to create so many different shapes and textures has become an obsession. And though I've yet to use my jewelry saw or solder, I've managed to cut it, etched on it, rivet it, make it more dimensional, and color it to make some interesting…
If traditional isn't your cup of tea, then you may like something vintage-inspired for your engagement ring. From Deco shapes to etched metals, we've put together a list of rings to help you find you find something unique.
Etching is a method of using chemicals to cut a design or pattern into a metal surface. Etching your own designs into metal is easier than it may sound, and it can be a fun and rewarding way to make your own jewelry! Learn the basics of how to choose your metals, choose your etchants, create or transfer your images with resists, and complete the etching process. Discover how to make a float boat for suspending your designs in etchant — plus find basic etching safety precautions, design considerations, and free projects. You may also want to shop our etching chemicals & supplies, including our exclusive etching tool kit. What Metals can be Etched? Because chemical etching actually cuts into the surface of the metal, you want to make sure your plate or sheet of metal is thick enough to hold an etched design well. We recommend using 22-gauge or thicker metal sheet and pre-cut metal blanks. Options we carry that will work with ferric chloride (see next section) include: 22-Gauge Copper Blanks18-Gauge Copper Blanks22-Gauge Brass Blanks20-Gauge Copper Sheet14-Gauge Copper Blanks20-Gauge Brass Sheet19-Gauge Copper Blanks20-Gauge Nickel Silver Sheet24-gauge sheet metal and 24-gauge pre-cut blankswill also work — just be sure to leave 24-gauge items in the chemical bath for less time than you would a thicker metal. See all gauges of metal blanks for more options. Choosing the Right EtchantEtchant is the chemical (or mixture of chemicals) that you'll use to cut into unprotected parts of your metal and create the finished etched design. It's important to match your metal with an appropriate etchant, because the same metal will react differently to different chemicals (and vice versa).Copper, brass and nickel silver can be etched with ferric chloride. To avoid order delays and extra shipping charges, please read and follow the shipping restrictions listed with chemicals such as ferric chloride. .999 fine silver & .925 sterling silver can be etched using a ferric nitrate solution or nitric acid. Both these etchants are more dangerous to use than ferric chloride.Aluminum etchants include hydrofluoric acid, Kellers etch, and homemade solutions made with copper sulfate and sodium bisulfate.Types of Resists A resist is what you use to protect certain parts of your metal from the etchant. Resists are typically inks (and tapes). You will apply a design or pattern to the metal with your resist. Then, when you dip your metal into the chemical bath, the covered areas will "resist" being eaten away. Those covered areas will be the high points of your design once the etching process is complete. Different artisans use different resists, and different resists work better with different aesthetic styles and methods — for example using rubber stamps, making a photo transfer, drawing by hand, etc. With practice and experimentation you'll figure out which mediums and methods you prefer, too. Resists that work on copper, brass, and nickel silver include:StazOn® & Perfect Medium™ Ink Pads work great to add rubber stamp designs to metal. StazOn Cleaner allows you to removed smudged immpressions and start over till the image comes out to your satisfaction. Press-n-Peel Transfer Film provides an easy way to create detailed photo etched designs. Use a laser printer or copier to print onto the paper, then transfer the image to metal with an iron. Sharpie Permanent Markers are a great resist for hand-drawn designs. Just keep in mind that etchants can undercut designs a little. Don't draw with too fine a line, or details could be lost. Duct Tape works great to cover the back of your metal (unless you want both sides of your metal to be etched), and or to create a frame/border around your design. Etching Tutorials & Projects Use our blog post below to take you through the full process of etching a design into metal — including the innovative use of a "float boat" instead of tape to suspend your designs in the etchant! Find more helpful hints in our safety precautions and design considerations. Get inspired with free projects. DIY Copper Etching Tutorial Blog PostSafety Tips forMetal Etching Blog PostDesign Considerationsfor Etching MetalBlog Post"Pleasant Dream"Etched Barrette Gallery ProjectEtched Metal & Leather BraceletBlog Post"Sonya Snow Skater"Etched Necklace Gallery Project For an illustrated step-by-step guide that's easy to print, see our Metal Etching 101 PDF.
