How to Blacken Metal Jewelry

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Tip 1 - Tips for Adding Patina to Metal Jewelry

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Thomas Callahan | permalink

By darkening areas of metal in your jewelry, you can add a little "pop" to the finished jewelry piece.

For further reading: http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/metalfabricationhowtos/a/Tips-For-Adding-Patina-To-Metal-Jewelry.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Oxidize Metal Hand Stamped Jewelry

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alan Pakiela | permalink

4 Techniques to Darken Your Stamped Letters.

For further reading: http://lingabson.hubpages.com/hub/Oxidize-Metal-Hand-Stamped-Jewelry ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Blacken Jewelry | eHow

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jane BRASHAW | permalink

Jewelry with an antique patina is adorable and easy to wear. While many people don't like wearing silver and gold together, jewelry with a black patina is a bit more neutral and can go with anything. Patina is just a fancy way of saying tarnish, which is what happens when the metals are oxidized. Learn how to blacken jewelry at home.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4425820_blacken-jewelry-.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Jewelry-Making How-To: Top Tips for Oxidizing Silver Wire and Metal

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jeff Jean - Francois CANCEL | permalink

jewelry making projects, patterns, tips, and techniques, advice on selling handmade jewelry online, and more
Tags: jewelry design, silver jewelry making, metalsmithing, jewelry making, jewelry artist, Wire Jewelry Making

For further reading: http://www.jewelrymakingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2011/08/19/jewelry-making-how-to-top-tips-for-oxidizing-wire-and-metal.aspx ^[4]