Copper + Fire Bird
Copper + Fire + Glass, sterling ear wires.
I start the process with a glass compound consisting of quartz sand, iron oxide, potassium oxide, and borax, which together are colorless. Depending on the various metal oxides and chlorides a wide range of colors are created. I fire each piece to a precise temperature until the enamel melts and fills the space it's in, becoming shiny. The piece is taken out to cool, and then polished with a carborundum file. I work with both copper and silver. Copper gives the piece a rustic handcrafted appearance that works well with any style formal or casual.
The results are an organic fusing of metal and glass. Each piece is unique.
Free US shipping on orders over $125
Next day delivery - $65
Standard delivery - $12.50
Copper + Fire Bird
Copper + Fire + Glass, sterling ear wires.
I start the process with a glass compound consisting of quartz sand, iron oxide, potassium oxide, and borax, which together are colorless. Depending on the various metal oxides and chlorides a wide range of colors are created. I fire each piece to a precise temperature until the enamel melts and fills the space it's in, becoming shiny. The piece is taken out to cool, and then polished with a carborundum file. I work with both copper and silver. Copper gives the piece a rustic handcrafted appearance that works well with any style formal or casual.
The results are an organic fusing of metal and glass. Each piece is unique.
Free US shipping on orders over $125
Next day delivery - $65
Standard delivery - $12.50