Caring for copper jewelry

Just got back from a craft fair today.  As always, people ask me how to care for copper and brass jewelry. I always suggest using a 3M fine scrubbie for a nice matte finish and to remove tarnish.  In addition, here is a link for a quick way to clean jewelry using household items.  http://www.ehow.com/how_4473390_clean-copper-jewelry.html.  I also advise keeping jewelry in plastic baggies to minimize exposure to air.

Some people are reluctant to purchase copper jewelry and worry that it will turn their skin green.
Although some people may be sensitive to certain metals, I have found that this rarely happens.  It is very gratifying when I hear from people who have bought my jewelry in the past who tell me how much they enjoy wearing it.    Copper and brass patina beautifully with age.  With silver becoming so expensive these days, copper and brass are a wonderful alternatiive.

Womens Festival of Crafts

I'm frantically making jewelry for craft fairs this fall.  Being immersed in production is challenging when all I want to do is design new pieces.  Oh well, it's all good.

Come see my booth at the Women's Festival of Crafts in Burlington, Vermont at City Hall on Friday 11/26, 11/27 and 11/28.  It's a wonderful opportunity to see handcrafted items by women artists only.  Check out the website for vendors.

www.womensfestivalofcrafts.com