Hi everyone, i just oxidized 50 bright copper jumprings by putting them in a frying pan on top of the stove for 15 min. On medium heat. They came out an awesome antiqued copper. So easy!
I just want to say thank you. You have been and continue to be an incredibly valuable teacher! I love your work and the fact that you share your knowledge to all of us is absolutely incredible :D
I purchased this from Amazon and it came with instructions. It says that when it neutralizes feed it to your tomato plants. They will love a good dose of sulpher. Hope this helps people who read it. Oh and it says after a few days you can put in down the drain. (but I wouldn't). Thanks for ALL your help!
I haven't even begun jewelry making but your gorgeous pendant really caught my eye. How fascinating how you adapted the Tree of Life off to the side of your cabochon. The oxidation is wonderful. The future potential in unique jewelry making has me feeling ecstatic. I've only toyed with this for 45 years but life along with other art got in my way. It's now time as I have the things I need rolling in and I will really enjoy following you. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us.
You are such a good teacher. Thank you. I look forward to your tutorials. It was nice to see you outside too. I woke up to snow this morning. I can't wait for May.
Very informative video, as usual. You are so good at your videos, talking slowly and you carefully go over each step so even a true beginner like myself can understand and do it. I thank you for that. I am finding that some of the dead-soft copper wire jewelry I make are starting to tarnish so I am going to try to oxidize them. I use tumbled stones that I find and tumble myself and then wrap them. I'm wondering if there are any type of stones/rocks that I shouldn't oxidize, like Petoskey stones. Thank you again for your great videos and quick responses to questions.
Thank you so much! Yes, avoid any soft or porous stones. Pearls, opals, selenite, calcite all should be avoided. I also have had trouble with some Malachites. But Labradorite, Moonstone, Agates, Sunstone, Quartz have all been fine for me.
Hi - great info! Thank you Oxana 😀 I have two questions... 1. Does your bare copper wire that you’ve oxidized turn green over time since it’s not tarnish resistant wire? 2. Are there any stones you’re aware of that should not be dunked in liver of sulfur solution? Thanks much!
Love your videos! I wanted to mention that although it’s much easier to clean with steel wool under running water this should not be done with running water in your sink. You may want to add a text disclaimer to the beginning of the video as a precaution. The steel wool bits will clog your drain. I know this from experience from having had to replace my pipes. Now I put a deep container in the sink and periodically rinse my piece from the faucet so any steel wool bits are caught. Then I dump this outside in my lawn.
Oh really? Sorry to hear about that, I've been doing it for many many years and have never had a problem with my sink or pipes. I throw away the steel wool in the trash after I'm done polishing with it, only the tiniest little hairs off it break off and potentially go down the drain.
Excellent information. I just tried to save my LOS and yes, lol, it neutrilized. Also, you were helpful in answering my question when you mentioned the copper going to an orange after waiting. I sealed my piece with spray enamel and I wasnt happy with the color of the copper so next time I will wait one day for some deeper color and then enamel. Great infor. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your tutorials, they are so helpful, & you explain everything so well. I haven't oxidised any pendants yet, but this video has given me the confidence to have a go! As a Newby to wire wrapping I'm still learning about which wires I like best to work with. I didn't realise 'silver filled' could be oxidised, so thank you so much for that gem of information..Love your work!!..xx
You are very welcome 💕 Silver filled has thicker coating of silver, but if you oxidize very thin, like 28 gauge, silver filled wires I find polishing can sometimes rub off the silver coating
Hi friends. I'm new here, but I just watched a youtube video on how to polish copper wire rather than oxidize it, and in order for the copper to be protected and not cause skin discoloration you can use renaissance wax, or a crystalline wax. That way your stone won't be affected. Just a tip. Also, Oxana, I love love love your work. Thank you for your tutorials!
Oxidizing is often done for the way it gives the copper that darker antique look and dimension. Although I have had a few customers ask me to leave it the light color before as well, so it is just personal preference.
Thank you for your process, I read so much and youtubed that Liver of Sulfur has an extremely strong rotten egg smell that is why perhaps you did it outside and after taking your beauty out of the liver of sulfur, put it in warm water with baking soda to stop the oxidation process, so it keeps the dark shade, and then rinse and you can the use a sealer to seal the finish so it takes a few years to fade. Copper needs to be sealed because it will tarnish, as you know through time. Then the warm water with baking soda can be put in the liver of sulfur solution to stop the oxidizing process, or as you mentioned also, you can leave it till the water turns white, at this point, it is now useful for tomato plants soil or to be discarded normally.
I actually don't seal because you never know someone can have very sensitive skin and get irritation from sealants, and some people like unsealed copper because they wear copper for the health benefits. So what I do is include a polishing pad so they can just polish it back up every few weeks to keep the look.
Hi I really love your videos and thank you for all that you share with us. I noticed that you said you don't need to seal it after oxidizing it. Do you have any suggestions for sealing it for people who are sensitive to Copper against their skin?
I will try to make a video on the future, it is basically a combination of the tree pendant and a framed cabochon pendant. Pretty time consuming, but nice result.
the reason I would want one is because I cant figure out how to make a tree with a frame of more than one wire. you should definitely consider :) thanks so much for replying!
Thank for your easy to follow ideas. Your work is extraordinary. I was wondering if you oxidize stainless steel pendants? If so is it the same process or different?
Hi Oxana! I LOVE love love your videos! Today I am too sick to create, so am mainlining videos. I have a question on oxidizing, please? Have you ever oxidized a piece with a synthetic stone? I do resin casting and use some of my stones in my wire wrapping and want to oxidize some of them but not sure whether the resin "stone" will be ok in the liver of sulfur? And if so, how do you buff off some of the oxidization without scratching up the "stone"? Any help appreciated! Thanks!!
I have used resin stones and have not had any issues. You can use something like a pro polishing pad, it wouldn't scratch the stone, although I haven't had issues with the extra fine steel wool scratching any stones either. Maybe do one that is least precious to you as an experiment to see how it goes, as there are many types of resin out there so I can't speak to all resin stones.
Hi just found your how to oxide video so please ignore previous request, thanks for your wonderful videos I'm off to buy some wire and cabochons to have a go :)
The directions I got with my gel has a baking soda step right after the wire turns black that is supposed to neutralize the oxidation. I guess that isn't necessary! Do you use a fine or super fine grade steel wool? I didn't know to use it wet before seeing this so I will try it. Rubbing the piece while dry creates metal dust...yuk. Also, I decided to just oxidize a whole bunch of wire instead of doing the piece later. Makes it easier in my opinion. It's a cool contrast to have the wire already oxidized and then use the bright copper half round in a couple of places.
dd you try any day with electro oxidize? its very easy with a celular charger. but congratulations your video its very interesting i like it very much.
yes you have to be careful with certain stones, specifically softer stones, when in doubt I oxidize before locking in the stones, so this way only the copper is exposed to the liver of sulfur
I find that if the copper is a little warm it really darkens well. Like when refinishing antique coins. like I heat a cookie sheet lay the coins on there to heat them. 150 to 200 f is hot enough and heat last several minutes with los
You can also neutralize the liver of sulfur solution with baking soda before dumping so you don't need to leave it out for days. Might be a bit safer for people with animals or small children. :)
Oxana, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!! Are there any stones or man made beads that cannot be put in the Liver of Sulfer? And does the steel wool ever scratch the stone? Last, do you buy plain Steel wool, without any cleansers in them?
I buy plain steel wool, extra fine, it has not scratched my stones. Some stones can not be put into liver of sulfur, the two I know of are opals and pearls.
@@OxanaCrafts Damnnn that's exactly what I came here to figure out if I could oxadize my opal piece. Thanks for the info, that saved me a lot of time and possibly ruining my fire opals.
Total beginner question - can wire be Oxidized ahead of time if concerned about a stone? Maybe a certain length of wire and then use it to wrap after it's been oxidized? Thanks :)
@@OxanaCrafts Thank you! good to know I can oxidize the wire before I even start to use it for any type of wrapping. Appreciate all the videos and trying to learn :)
OxanaCrafts. Your link doesn't work. I suspect it's because you copied/pasted what was in your address bar while logged in to your account. To remedy this, choose "share" and of the different options given, choose "copy url" then paste. It provides a link everyone can access. The link in your address bar is only for you when you are logged in. I hope this helps. ☺
Thanks for the tutorial. I've always been a little scared to use the product, but your tutorial made me no longer scared. Question: What if I decide I liked my piece better before I oxidized it? What's the simplest way to remove all of the oxidizing? Love your tree of life pendant. I found you made a bunch of tutorials for the style. Thanks.
I love your videos they're so helpful!! I just started wire wrapping today:) Can i ask where you get your stones that you wrap?? I have my own crystal collection, but they are larger and don't seem ideal for jewelry/etc
Is that orangish color avoidable? I've been trying to figure out why this happens. Some people said it might be my water as it doesn't happen to them. I love your channel and your pieces are so beautiful!
Hello,I really like your tutorials and I always enjoy watching them. I started wire wrapping a few years ago and it does make a lot or fun. Over the last few months I like to explore the hammered and oxidized look. Can you tell me again which brand you buying your wire from, please? :)
Hello Oxana. I oxidized my pendants yesterday. Although the antique look is nice, I prefer the copper color rather than the silvery-black color. Is there a different product that oxidizes copper but keeps more of its natural color? If I use less of the liver of sulfur, would that work better? Thank you.
After you polish up the oxidized piece it will have the bright copper highlights. If they don't quite look orang-ey and warm toned, just give it a day, sometimes immediately after oxidizing the color is temporarily more cool toned.
Great video and gorgeous pieces. Most of my copper is tarnish resistant. Is there a way of oxidizing it or removing the coating so liver of sulphur will work?
🤗 Hey Love If I Wired Wrapped a piece of Lab And I Do this technique Will The Piece of Lab stone Get Damage 🤔? Or do you think I should Petina The wire first and then wire wrap the stone I .. The Stone That InHabe And want to make into a pendants Are Amethyst , Lab , Rose Quartz and Moss agate Is It Safe For these stones
What pink stone is it. Also loved the video again. One more question the steel wool doesnt it scratch the stone in it?? When ww buff copper w the stone in it?
Hi, I've only just started wire wrapping and want to oxidize, and I had the same question, doesn't the 0000 steel wool scratch the stone? So, my best never having tried it answer is, do the oxidizing before you set the stone in the wrap. If a stone has been polished with cerium oxide, tin oxide, or aluminum oxide I would think anything not finer than the polish would scratch the stone. Thank you @OxanaCrafts for the great tutorials.
Hey, O-I Just now found this vid of yours & had a ? I’m Hoping you’ll see & be able to answer, as I have this exact LOS gel to oxidize; are there Any stones or gems that might be effected by this process, for which it may be better to oxidize the wire Prior to setting? I’m curious about fine faceted solitaires, over cabs & beads....
Yes I heard that soft stones like opals and pearls can be damaged by the oxidizing solutions, so for those I oxidize before adding the stone. If i google, it says online not to use it with " turquoise, lapis, shells, pearls or other soft stones"
@@OxanaCrafts I was checking Rio grande and I couldn't find the square wire option only round for the silver.🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for getting back with me 💕
Hi Oxana, You are amazing ! Thanks you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I have a question: Does the natural stone discolor in the sulfur? Wish you a wonderful day, happy to hear from you ! lots of kind regards, from the Netherlands , Europe.
Hi, Thank you for your tutorials. Has this processed ever dulled a crystal after dipping it as well? Have all the crystals come out as shiny as they have gone in? Also does the oxidised copper stain the skin with wear? Thanks. :)
It depends on crystal, certain stones can be effected, like opals, you should not oxidize them. I have not had copper stain the skin, but for some people it can, doesn't matter if it is oxidized or not.
Hi. Good demo. I have been given some raw copperwire and wonder if there is a way to prevent it from naturally oxidizing and keeping its bright shiny appearance? Thanks.
Hey Oxana, thank you for this amazing tutorial! ^^ I have read that liver of sulfur is toxic for the environment and shouldn't be thrown away into the canal. Do you have any advice on how to dispose it? Thank you in advance ♡
I tried to use LoS on sterling and it didn't get that dark...hot water and a very long time sitting in the solution. Do you have any tips? I love the way yours looks!
Hmm... That's strange, mine does take a little bit longer than copper but still turns black after a few minutes. Do you think maybe your silver was coated with anti tarnish?
This video is from 7 years ago, so maybe you know this now, but if you put your piece straight from liver of sulfur solution to baking soda and water solution, it will stop oxidizing and changing its color. And to neutralized liver of sulfur you just need to add this baking soda solution to it. It will neutralized immediately and you can water your plants with it too ;)
@@OxanaCrafts I'm sorry. I realized my comment was a bit silly. Especially when I saw your other video on oxidation from two years ago. And watching your other videos :) I recently discovered you, so I didn't know how experienced a person I was dealing with 😁
Awesome video! Can you reuse the steel wool? If you buff a flat surface (say a hammered piece of metal) would the whole thing turn brighter? If I wanted to make black bobby pins would you recommend buffing?
You can reuse only same day because it will get rust by next day. It still works for hammered textures and leaves the more raised bits brighter as long as you don't rub too hard
Hi oxana!! Thank you so much for your tutorials. I'm hoping you can answer some things for me about oxidizing. Do you have to oxidize copper jewelery if you are selling? Do you leave some pieces as bare copper? Also what do you recommend as customer care for copper pieces? Do you use a finishing coat of some kind?
It is totally preference, you do not have to oxidize. I do it because I like the look and it is popular. And when the copper tarnishes(darkens) naturally over time, it is less obvious on an oxidized piece since it is already pretty dark. Preferably every once in a while copper will need to be polished to maintain the look. There are various polishing cloths and pads out there. I personally do not coat it with anything, but I know some do.
Great tutorials! Thank you! I have a couple of questions...You stated that the black oxidation can come off on clothing- if not buffing too much, will washing remove the excess? Also, how many pieces would the amount you made do? Does it work for many pieces at once, or will you have to make a larger batch? Thanks again; you are a great teacher! :)
It works for lots of pieces, I am not sure exactly how many, but I have done like 8 at a time with no problems. You can wash the piece with soap and gentry rub with a paper towel if you want to leave it black but don't want it to get on clothes.
Thank you Oxana! What q lovely channel you have 🌻 I look forward improving my wirewrapping skills, having a crush on copper lately 😊. Q1: is there any risk for health both in the oxidizing procedure and wearing oxidized jewelry? Q2: I'd think that oxidizing would be better if doing it before wirewrapping to not to affect crystals and gemstones properties, am I wrong?
A lot of people wear copper due to the health benefits it has. You could oxidize beforehand but it would get really messy wrapping with oxidized wire. If you have a particularly sensitive stone you are worried about I'd recommend not locking it in place so you could oxidize without it
I’m having trouble with this. I oxidize and then polish high spots and it looks great. I rub on some renaissance wax. For some reason it continues to oxidize and becomes greenish and crusty in some spots! What am I doing wrong?
maybe try dipping into water with baking soda after oxidizing to stop the process, I usually wash well with soap, but I heard baking soda works even better. Eventually it will darken and need to be re-polished though.
BRASS QUESTION: PLEASE HELP: Is that PURE BRASS, white brass, red brass? What kind of brass is that and where would i find that? Whats the search term? I only find brass that is coated and wont tarnish.. please help. Thank you.
+Jamillah Abdullah I do have one for the tree, but not exactly like the one in this video. czcams.com/video/1M9Gaq2nIHc/video.html&lc=z12kj3xadke3cpyky23ldhfq5xnsvpthy04
Thank you for being so generous with your video tutorials! My question is, do you reheat the LoS solution before reusing it or do you oxidise subsequent pieces at room temperature after having used it hot the first time?
Hii great video ❤️❤️ I was wondering if I had to use liver of sulfur for gold wires or gold plated. Where do you get your materials from? Where can I get a list of gemstones that you can and can not put in liver of sulfur? Thanks a lot
raw copper and sterling wires will darken when oxidized, gold does not so it would not work. You can use brass or bronze, it is a golden color but because it is primarily made of copper it will still darken. I would just google your individual stone, I do not know of a list that exists, I usually just take out the stone first if I am ever unsure
Hi! Thanks so much for the video. Have you ever ruined a stone or crystal using this method? I've read that some stones can't be used such as lapis and mother of pearl. Thank you for the help! Really appreciate all your tutorials :)
+Kimberly Spivey I personally have not ruined a stone, but I also heard some stones can't be used, I heard pearls and opals are too soft and can darken. It is better to look up the info on any stone you may not be sure of so you don't ruin it.
I'm wondering the same thing. I made a bracelet from one of her tutorials with copper wire and it does turn my skin green if I wear it for longer than a day.
Hello Oxana, I have some textured copper that has oxidized on its own, and I want to make some of the pieces oxidized and some shine, do you put a protective clear coating on them afterwards to protect the finish?
Hi Oxana, sorry for another question.... I just bought some bare copper wires. It looks very nice and so shiny. So, I make a wire wrap pendant based on one of your tutorial. After the pendant done and after about one hour, the wire became dull (not shiny anymore). Is this normal as it because I touch the copper while making the pendant ? one more thing, which I hope you don't mind... Since there is no liver of sulfur sold in my area, and I've tried the boiled egg method - but in vain. So I put the copper into a fire from stove and in a few second, I see the copper color turn dark - a little bit "rainbow" dark color. Do you happen to know if there is a difference between oxidizing copper with liver of sulfur VS put the copper into a fire ? Thank you once again for your channel. It helps me a lot in learning a wire wrap pendant.
Raw copper darkens pretty quickly, so I'm thinking yes it was from working with it that it became dull. The fire does rainbow of colours, but I noticed over time the rainbow fades to just dark colour. If you don't have liver of sulfur you can use ammonia (don't dunk it in, hang above the ammonia as it is the fumes that darken the copper)
Hi everyone, i just oxidized 50 bright copper jumprings by putting them in a frying pan on top of the stove for 15 min. On medium heat. They came out an awesome antiqued copper. So easy!
Thank 😊 you!!!!
Did you add some beacon?
I just want to say thank you. You have been and continue to be an incredibly valuable teacher! I love your work and the fact that you share your knowledge to all of us is absolutely incredible :D
Thank you!
A clear demonstration - and good that you mentioned safe disposal of waste products too!
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I purchased this from Amazon and it came with instructions. It says that when it neutralizes feed it to your tomato plants. They will love a good dose of sulpher. Hope this helps people who read it. Oh and it says after a few days you can put in down the drain. (but I wouldn't). Thanks for ALL your help!
I haven't even begun jewelry making but your gorgeous pendant really caught my eye. How fascinating how you adapted the Tree of Life off to the side of your cabochon. The oxidation is wonderful. The future potential in unique jewelry making has me feeling ecstatic. I've only toyed with this for 45 years but life along with other art got in my way. It's now time as I have the things I need rolling in and I will really enjoy following you. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us.
You are such a good teacher. Thank you. I look forward to your tutorials. It was nice to see you outside too. I woke up to snow this morning. I can't wait for May.
+Denise Emond Thank you! We only saw snow once this winter.
I tried this today for the first time! WOW great instructions AND RESULTS! Thanks for sharing you talents with us...you make me smile :-)
Very informative video, as usual. You are so good at your videos, talking slowly and you carefully go over each step so even a true beginner like myself can understand and do it. I thank you for that. I am finding that some of the dead-soft copper wire jewelry I make are starting to tarnish so I am going to try to oxidize them. I use tumbled stones that I find and tumble myself and then wrap them. I'm wondering if there are any type of stones/rocks that I shouldn't oxidize, like Petoskey stones. Thank you again for your great videos and quick responses to questions.
Thank you so much! Yes, avoid any soft or porous stones. Pearls, opals, selenite, calcite all should be avoided. I also have had trouble with some Malachites. But Labradorite, Moonstone, Agates, Sunstone, Quartz have all been fine for me.
Hi - great info! Thank you Oxana 😀
I have two questions...
1. Does your bare copper wire that you’ve oxidized turn green over time since it’s not tarnish resistant wire?
2. Are there any stones you’re aware of that should not be dunked in liver of sulfur solution?
Thanks much!
did you ever find out if it turns green?
I found the answer to my question!! You’re wonderful 🙌🏼
That is a beautiful effect. Your wire bending skills are... wow! Subscribed!
Love your videos! I wanted to mention that although it’s much easier to clean with steel wool under running water this should not be done with running water in your sink. You may want to add a text disclaimer to the beginning of the video as a precaution. The steel wool bits will clog your drain. I know this from experience from having had to replace my pipes. Now I put a deep container in the sink and periodically rinse my piece from the faucet so any steel wool bits are caught. Then I dump this outside in my lawn.
Oh really? Sorry to hear about that, I've been doing it for many many years and have never had a problem with my sink or pipes. I throw away the steel wool in the trash after I'm done polishing with it, only the tiniest little hairs off it break off and potentially go down the drain.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! You're a good teacher.
Thank you so much. I’ve been hesitant to try this but after watching your video I think I’ll give it a try.
Excellent information. I just tried to save my LOS and yes, lol, it neutrilized. Also, you were helpful in answering my question when you mentioned the copper going to an orange after waiting. I sealed my piece with spray enamel and I wasnt happy with the color of the copper so next time I will wait one day for some deeper color and then enamel. Great infor. Thank you!
I love your channel! Are there any stones that this process would damage?
Thank you so much for your tutorials, they are so helpful, & you explain everything so well. I haven't oxidised any pendants yet, but this video has given me the confidence to have a go!
As a Newby to wire wrapping I'm still learning about which wires I like best to work with. I didn't realise 'silver filled' could be oxidised, so thank you so much for that gem of information..Love your work!!..xx
You are very welcome 💕 Silver filled has thicker coating of silver, but if you oxidize very thin, like 28 gauge, silver filled wires I find polishing can sometimes rub off the silver coating
Hi friends. I'm new here, but I just watched a youtube video on how to polish copper wire rather than oxidize it, and in order for the copper to be protected and not cause skin discoloration you can use renaissance wax, or a crystalline wax. That way your stone won't be affected. Just a tip. Also, Oxana, I love love love your work. Thank you for your tutorials!
Oxidizing is often done for the way it gives the copper that darker antique look and dimension. Although I have had a few customers ask me to leave it the light color before as well, so it is just personal preference.
@@OxanaCrafts Oh! Thanks Oxana. I honestly thought it was so that it doesn't turn people's skin green 😅
it still can turn skin green
@@OxanaCrafts Even after oxidation?! 😰
Thank you for your process, I read so much and youtubed that Liver of Sulfur has an extremely strong rotten egg smell that is why perhaps you did it outside and after taking your beauty out of the liver of sulfur, put it in warm water with baking soda to stop the oxidation process, so it keeps the dark shade, and then rinse and you can the use a sealer to seal the finish so it takes a few years to fade. Copper needs to be sealed because it will tarnish, as you know through time.
Then the warm water with baking soda can be put in the liver of sulfur solution to stop the oxidizing process, or as you mentioned also, you can leave it till the water turns white, at this point, it is now useful for tomato plants soil or to be discarded normally.
I actually don't seal because you never know someone can have very sensitive skin and get irritation from sealants, and some people like unsealed copper because they wear copper for the health benefits. So what I do is include a polishing pad so they can just polish it back up every few weeks to keep the look.
Your are amazing teaching and inspiring! I could watch you do this again and again on all kinds of stones and things!
I love your videos, I'm very new at this but i have learned so much from you.
Hi I really love your videos and thank you for all that you share with us. I noticed that you said you don't need to seal it after oxidizing it. Do you have any suggestions for sealing it for people who are sensitive to Copper against their skin?
i would love to see a video on how to wrap this one! I love your videos your an excellent teacher!
I will try to make a video on the future, it is basically a combination of the tree pendant and a framed cabochon pendant. Pretty time consuming, but nice result.
the reason I would want one is because I cant figure out how to make a tree with a frame of more than one wire. you should definitely consider :) thanks so much for replying!
Thanks for the tip! Has anyone ever told you that you kind of sound like Pam from the Office? :)
that's so funny, no I haven't been told that, but that's cool, I love Pam :)
I can't unhear this
What do you mean I don't want to oxidize the pipes in my house? I want all metal to be pretty 😂
Enjoying your videos as I start my journey ❤
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Thank for your easy to follow ideas. Your work is extraordinary. I was wondering if you oxidize stainless steel pendants? If so is it the same process or different?
You are very welcome! Stainless steel does not oxidize
Thanks for this. Since your tree of life video I have been looking for a tutorial of this process. Excellent!
+letsbegin1 you are very welcome!
Nice work. I've never seen doing steel wool under in water. I'll have to try. Thanks!
This was so helpful and appreciate the tips at the end
Excellent work!!! I love all your tutorials!!!
Love the blue pendant!
Thank you!
COOL IDEA, put a single colored led cell on the back powered with tiny batteries to shine through, that would be awsome...
Hi Oxana! I LOVE love love your videos! Today I am too sick to create, so am mainlining videos. I have a question on oxidizing, please? Have you ever oxidized a piece with a synthetic stone? I do resin casting and use some of my stones in my wire wrapping and want to oxidize some of them but not sure whether the resin "stone" will be ok in the liver of sulfur? And if so, how do you buff off some of the oxidization without scratching up the "stone"? Any help appreciated! Thanks!!
I have used resin stones and have not had any issues. You can use something like a pro polishing pad, it wouldn't scratch the stone, although I haven't had issues with the extra fine steel wool scratching any stones either. Maybe do one that is least precious to you as an experiment to see how it goes, as there are many types of resin out there so I can't speak to all resin stones.
@@OxanaCrafts Thank you so much for answering and all the information!
Oxana oxidizes!
Hi just found your how to oxide video so please ignore previous request, thanks for your wonderful videos I'm off to buy some wire and cabochons to have a go :)
Thank you! Best of luck with your wire wrapping adventures.
Gosh, I'm learning so much! This is pretty cool!
The directions I got with my gel has a baking soda step right after the wire turns black that is supposed to neutralize the oxidation. I guess that isn't necessary! Do you use a fine or super fine grade steel wool? I didn't know to use it wet before seeing this so I will try it. Rubbing the piece while dry creates metal dust...yuk.
Also, I decided to just oxidize a whole bunch of wire instead of doing the piece later. Makes it easier in my opinion. It's a cool contrast to have the wire already oxidized and then use the bright copper half round in a couple of places.
The extra fine. You can soak in baking soda water to neutralize, washing with soap works too.
dd you try any day with electro oxidize? its very easy with a celular charger. but congratulations your video its very interesting i like it very much.
so will it effect some stones ? should we be concerned for our the Gem ?
yes you have to be careful with certain stones, specifically softer stones, when in doubt I oxidize before locking in the stones, so this way only the copper is exposed to the liver of sulfur
I find that if the copper is a little warm it really darkens well. Like when refinishing antique coins. like I heat a cookie sheet lay the coins on there to heat them. 150 to 200 f is hot enough and heat last several minutes with los
great tip, may have to be careful with certain stones though, so they don't get damaged by the heat
The liver sulfur bottle says to rinse it out with baking soda water to neutralize the sulfur?
You can also neutralize the liver of sulfur solution with baking soda before dumping so you don't need to leave it out for days. Might be a bit safer for people with animals or small children. :)
yes definitley, I've done it before and baking soda works great
Wow this is easy! Thanks! :D Can any types of stones, natural or man made get damaged by this solution?
yes, you must research your stone first, I know opal and pearls will damage
Stunning, beautiful work! One question: can you store and reuse the oxidizing solution for later projects?
you can try, but it weakens so may not work as well unless you make something else that same day and use it again.
Great tutorials! Thank you :)
will oxidization prevent skin turning green when using jewelry?
Oxana, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!! Are there any stones or man made beads that cannot be put in the Liver of Sulfer? And does the steel wool ever scratch the stone? Last, do you buy plain Steel wool, without any cleansers in them?
I buy plain steel wool, extra fine, it has not scratched my stones. Some stones can not be put into liver of sulfur, the two I know of are opals and pearls.
@@OxanaCrafts Damnnn that's exactly what I came here to figure out if I could oxadize my opal piece. Thanks for the info, that saved me a lot of time and possibly ruining my fire opals.
Have you oxidized a setting with moonstone and not ruined the stone? I watched your recent tutorial with the oval moon.
Total beginner question - can wire be Oxidized ahead of time if concerned about a stone? Maybe a certain length of wire and then use it to wrap after it's been oxidized? Thanks :)
flashzonephoto exactly what I was wondering as well
yes it can, I often will get to the point where i'm about to lock the stone into place, oxidize without stone, then add the stone in and finish up
@@OxanaCrafts Thank you! good to know I can oxidize the wire before I even start to use it for any type of wrapping. Appreciate all the videos and trying to learn :)
Was wondering how to do that😊 thank you
+Ally5853 you are very welcome, thanks for watching! :)
Lovely. Do you have a tutorial on how you wrapped the larimar stone you brought into the video at the end. It’s beautiful.
I have a tutorial that is similar to that: czcams.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=4-B5gkxeHVo
OxanaCrafts I can't get this link to work. Is it just me?
OxanaCrafts. Your link doesn't work. I suspect it's because you copied/pasted what was in your address bar while logged in to your account. To remedy this, choose "share" and of the different options given, choose "copy url" then paste. It provides a link everyone can access. The link in your address bar is only for you when you are logged in. I hope this helps. ☺
Hi, I really love your work! Thanks a lot. I would like to ask you if you use some type of sealer after the patina to protect the piece? Thanks.
Use fresh air ventilation biggly when using liver of sulfate!
If you do this process is the pice less likely to make skin turn green? Or does it need an additional sealant of some kind?
Thanks for the tutorial. I've always been a little scared to use the product, but your tutorial made me no longer scared.
Question: What if I decide I liked my piece better before I oxidized it? What's the simplest way to remove all of the oxidizing?
Love your tree of life pendant. I found you made a bunch of tutorials for the style. Thanks.
you can try soaking it in vinegar, not sure if it will completely lighten it all the way back to raw copper though
@@OxanaCrafts good to know. Partly faded may be what I'm looking for, should the occasion arise. Thanks!
Hi Oxana, Thank you for your information. I wonder will the oxidization
"ruin" a particular stone ? such as fossil coral or chalcedony ?
most stones will be fine, you might have to google the exact stone you have just to double check. I know opals and real pearls might get ruined.
Oke, I will check it on google. Thank you once again, Oxana.
I love your videos they're so helpful!! I just started wire wrapping today:) Can i ask where you get your stones that you wrap?? I have my own crystal collection, but they are larger and don't seem ideal for jewelry/etc
Etsy has lots of cabochons!
When you say buffing the silver are you still using the steel wool?
Can you put in palm root cabochon in you think? Or moss agate? Thanks! I love your videos! Extremely helpful!
I have used those stones, the only thing I noticed is the palm root gets darker at first but then dries and returns to original color
Is that orangish color avoidable? I've been trying to figure out why this happens. Some people said it might be my water as it doesn't happen to them. I love your channel and your pieces are so beautiful!
Hello,I really like your tutorials and I always enjoy watching them. I started wire wrapping a few years ago and it does make a lot or fun. Over the last few months I like to explore the hammered and oxidized look. Can you tell me again which brand you buying your wire from, please? :)
+xXHinataXx0105 Rio Grande and MonsterSlayer are great sources for bare copper wire
Hello Oxana. I oxidized my pendants yesterday. Although the antique look is nice, I prefer the copper color rather than the silvery-black color. Is there a different product that oxidizes copper but keeps more of its natural color? If I use less of the liver of sulfur, would that work better? Thank you.
After you polish up the oxidized piece it will have the bright copper highlights. If they don't quite look orang-ey and warm toned, just give it a day, sometimes immediately after oxidizing the color is temporarily more cool toned.
@@OxanaCrafts thank you!
Hi Oxana,
Thank you for the tutorial. I was wondering if you have any tutorials on using a tumbler?
yes, I have a video on using my tumbler
Great video and gorgeous pieces. Most of my copper is tarnish resistant. Is there a way of oxidizing it or removing the coating so liver of sulphur will work?
I am not sure, I wonder if the liver of sulfur would eat through the coating if you leave it long enough.
@@OxanaCrafts good idea
I’ll give it a go
Thanks 👍💕
🤗 Hey Love If I Wired Wrapped a piece of Lab And I Do this technique Will The Piece of Lab stone Get Damage 🤔? Or do you think I should Petina The wire first and then wire wrap the stone I .. The Stone That InHabe And want to make into a pendants Are Amethyst , Lab , Rose Quartz and Moss agate Is It Safe For these stones
What pink stone is it. Also loved the video again. One more question the steel wool doesnt it scratch the stone in it?? When ww buff copper w the stone in it?
Hi, I've only just started wire wrapping and want to oxidize, and I had the same question, doesn't the 0000 steel wool scratch the stone? So, my best never having tried it answer is, do the oxidizing before you set the stone in the wrap. If a stone has been polished with cerium oxide, tin oxide, or aluminum oxide I would think anything not finer than the polish would scratch the stone. Thank you @OxanaCrafts for the great tutorials.
Hey, O-I Just now found this vid of yours & had a ? I’m Hoping you’ll see & be able to answer, as I have this exact LOS gel to oxidize; are there Any stones or gems that might be effected by this process, for which it may be better to oxidize the wire Prior to setting? I’m curious about fine faceted solitaires, over cabs & beads....
Yes I heard that soft stones like opals and pearls can be damaged by the oxidizing solutions, so for those I oxidize before adding the stone. If i google, it says online not to use it with " turquoise, lapis, shells, pearls or other soft stones"
I LOVE that bail!
Thank you, I have a tutorial for it if you are interested: czcams.com/video/MK-3NG8RYpA/video.html
@@OxanaCrafts That's so generous of you. I found others too. Thanks and Best Wishes.
It's beautiful. Is this round wire? If not then where did you get your wire? Love your videos ❤️
I think this particular piece was all round. However I often use square and half round wires as well. I get all my wire from riogrande.com
@@OxanaCrafts I was checking Rio grande and I couldn't find the square wire option only round for the silver.🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for getting back with me 💕
@@julianahurtado4575 www.riogrande.com/product/copper-square-wire-dead-soft/132410GP/?code=132420
Does anyone know if this is possible with Lapis Lazuli? I know it can be unsafe to mix Lapis with water for an extended amount of time
Thank you so much for your videos Oxana.
+Olivia Burrage you are very welcome!
Hi Oxana, You are amazing ! Thanks you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I have a question: Does the natural stone discolor in the sulfur? Wish you a wonderful day, happy to hear from you ! lots of kind regards, from the Netherlands , Europe.
some stones may not be suitable for liver of sulfur, especially soft stones like opals and pearls
Hi, Thank you for your tutorials. Has this processed ever dulled a crystal after dipping it as well? Have all the crystals come out as shiny as they have gone in? Also does the oxidised copper stain the skin with wear? Thanks. :)
It depends on crystal, certain stones can be effected, like opals, you should not oxidize them. I have not had copper stain the skin, but for some people it can, doesn't matter if it is oxidized or not.
Thank you. Would you say that stones in the quartz family are all ok?
Hi. Good demo. I have been given some raw copperwire and wonder if there is a way to prevent it from naturally oxidizing and keeping its bright shiny appearance? Thanks.
I haven't tried, but there are sealants you can coat it with
Hey Oxana, thank you for this amazing tutorial! ^^ I have read that liver of sulfur is toxic for the environment and shouldn't be thrown away into the canal. Do you have any advice on how to dispose it? Thank you in advance ♡
you can neautralize it with baking soda
Are there any stones that you cannot put in liver of sulfur?
Yes, best bet is to google whatever stone you plan to use to make sure it is ok. Softer stones like opals and pearls are not ok
I tried to use LoS on sterling and it didn't get that dark...hot water and a very long time sitting in the solution. Do you have any tips? I love the way yours looks!
Hmm... That's strange, mine does take a little bit longer than copper but still turns black after a few minutes. Do you think maybe your silver was coated with anti tarnish?
@@OxanaCrafts it got a little darker but not so much to have a good effect and it wasn't supposed to be non tarnish. I wonder.
Thanks for your helpful videos! Have you ever used silver and copper in the same piece and oxidized it? What were the results?
Yes, I have, it works just fine using both, they both oxidize and darken, but you can still tell them apart
This video is from 7 years ago, so maybe you know this now, but if you put your piece straight from liver of sulfur solution to baking soda and water solution, it will stop oxidizing and changing its color. And to neutralized liver of sulfur you just need to add this baking soda solution to it. It will neutralized immediately and you can water your plants with it too ;)
Yes, I also like to rub the oxidized copper with baking soda for a bit of a preliminary polish
@@OxanaCrafts I'm sorry. I realized my comment was a bit silly. Especially when I saw your other video on oxidation from two years ago. And watching your other videos :) I recently discovered you, so I didn't know how experienced a person I was dealing with 😁
Thank you Oxana
You are very welcome!
Awesome video! Can you reuse the steel wool? If you buff a flat surface (say a hammered piece of metal) would the whole thing turn brighter? If I wanted to make black bobby pins would you recommend buffing?
You can reuse only same day because it will get rust by next day. It still works for hammered textures and leaves the more raised bits brighter as long as you don't rub too hard
@@OxanaCrafts Hi Oxana, Thank you so much for replying! Keep doing your videos and have a wonderful night/day!
@@OxanaCrafts What if the wire is completely flat?
Hi oxana!! Thank you so much for your tutorials. I'm hoping you can answer some things for me about oxidizing.
Do you have to oxidize copper jewelery if you are selling?
Do you leave some pieces as bare copper?
Also what do you recommend as customer care for copper pieces?
Do you use a finishing coat of some kind?
It is totally preference, you do not have to oxidize. I do it because I like the look and it is popular. And when the copper tarnishes(darkens) naturally over time, it is less obvious on an oxidized piece since it is already pretty dark. Preferably every once in a while copper will need to be polished to maintain the look. There are various polishing cloths and pads out there. I personally do not coat it with anything, but I know some do.
Great tutorials! Thank you! I have a couple of questions...You stated that the black oxidation can come off on clothing- if not buffing too much, will washing remove the excess? Also, how many pieces would the amount you made do? Does it work for many pieces at once, or will you have to make a larger batch? Thanks again; you are a great teacher! :)
It works for lots of pieces, I am not sure exactly how many, but I have done like 8 at a time with no problems. You can wash the piece with soap and gentry rub with a paper towel if you want to leave it black but don't want it to get on clothes.
I always see the oxidation after a piece has been made. Can the bare copper wire be oxidized before wire wrapping a stone?
Yes it can but then it will be messy to work with as the oxidation will rub off on your hands
Thank you Oxana! What q lovely channel you have 🌻 I look forward improving my wirewrapping skills, having a crush on copper lately 😊.
Q1: is there any risk for health both in the oxidizing procedure and wearing oxidized jewelry?
Q2: I'd think that oxidizing would be better if doing it before wirewrapping to not to affect crystals and gemstones properties, am I wrong?
A lot of people wear copper due to the health benefits it has. You could oxidize beforehand but it would get really messy wrapping with oxidized wire. If you have a particularly sensitive stone you are worried about I'd recommend not locking it in place so you could oxidize without it
@@OxanaCrafts Thanks for that answer. I was worried about scuffing the stones with the steel wool. Excellent!
I’m having trouble with this. I oxidize and then polish high spots and it looks great. I rub on some renaissance wax. For some reason it continues to oxidize and becomes greenish and crusty in some spots! What am I doing wrong?
maybe try dipping into water with baking soda after oxidizing to stop the process, I usually wash well with soap, but I heard baking soda works even better. Eventually it will darken and need to be re-polished though.
BRASS QUESTION: PLEASE HELP:
Is that PURE BRASS, white brass, red brass? What kind of brass is that and where would i find that? Whats the search term? I only find brass that is coated and wont tarnish.. please help. Thank you.
it is 100% solid bare copper wire, I buy online from Rio Grande
So beautiful. Just getting into jewelry making myself. Question...do you need to seal it in any way after oxidizing?
Thank you, no I do not seal it
Do you have a tutorial for making those amazing wire weaves???? wow!
+Jamillah Abdullah I do have one for the tree, but not exactly like the one in this video. czcams.com/video/1M9Gaq2nIHc/video.html&lc=z12kj3xadke3cpyky23ldhfq5xnsvpthy04
Awesome!
Great info...thanx.
Thank you for being so generous with your video tutorials! My question is, do you reheat the LoS solution before reusing it or do you oxidise subsequent pieces at room temperature after having used it hot the first time?
I do not re-heat it, if it is still good(yellow in color) like same day or next day I will re use it and it usually still works well.
Thank you! :)
Hii great video ❤️❤️ I was wondering if I had to use liver of sulfur for gold wires or gold plated. Where do you get your materials from? Where can I get a list of gemstones that you can and can not put in liver of sulfur? Thanks a lot
raw copper and sterling wires will darken when oxidized, gold does not so it would not work. You can use brass or bronze, it is a golden color but because it is primarily made of copper it will still darken. I would just google your individual stone, I do not know of a list that exists, I usually just take out the stone first if I am ever unsure
This oxidation process doesn't hurt the crystals or stones in the jewelry?
Depends on stone, softer stones like opal it would not be good to use on
OxanaCrafts ah, thank you
Yes, what about picture jasper?
thank you very much for the information oxana.
you are very welcome!
Is bare copper and natural copper the same thing? In other words, can I oxidize natural copper wire? Thanks
Yes, as long as it is just plain copper and coated with anything to prevent tarnish
Hi, I was wondering if you can oxidize pure bronze wire with this technique?
Thank you Oxana, just wanted to know if this solution can harm the crystals? Thank you!
certain crystals it can, so you'd have to look up if your crystal is ok or oxidize without the stone
Hi! Thanks so much for the video. Have you ever ruined a stone or crystal using this method? I've read that some stones can't be used such as lapis and mother of pearl. Thank you for the help! Really appreciate all your tutorials :)
+Kimberly Spivey I personally have not ruined a stone, but I also heard some stones can't be used, I heard pearls and opals are too soft and can darken. It is better to look up the info on any stone you may not be sure of so you don't ruin it.
+OxanaCrafts OK, will do, thank you again! You've really inspired and taught me so much in my new journey of wire wrapping :)
Thanks ❤️🇩🇰
Great viedeo! I was wondering, does this proccess would prevent a copper piece to turn my skin green?
brass turns your skin green, not copper
I'm wondering the same thing. I made a bracelet from one of her tutorials with copper wire and it does turn my skin green if I wear it for longer than a day.
Hello Oxana, I have some textured copper that has oxidized on its own, and I want to make some of the pieces oxidized and some shine, do you put a protective clear coating on them afterwards to protect the finish?
I do not coat them, but I know a lot of people do tend to do that
Hi Oxana, sorry for another question....
I just bought some bare copper wires.
It looks very nice and so shiny.
So, I make a wire wrap pendant based on one of your tutorial.
After the pendant done and after about one hour, the wire became dull (not shiny anymore).
Is this normal as it because I touch the copper while making the pendant ?
one more thing, which I hope you don't mind...
Since there is no liver of sulfur sold in my area, and I've tried the boiled egg method - but in vain.
So I put the copper into a fire from stove and in a few second, I see the copper color turn dark - a little bit "rainbow" dark color.
Do you happen to know if there is a difference between oxidizing copper with liver of sulfur VS put the copper into a fire ?
Thank you once again for your channel. It helps me a lot in learning a wire wrap pendant.
Raw copper darkens pretty quickly, so I'm thinking yes it was from working with it that it became dull. The fire does rainbow of colours, but I noticed over time the rainbow fades to just dark colour. If you don't have liver of sulfur you can use ammonia (don't dunk it in, hang above the ammonia as it is the fumes that darken the copper)
@@OxanaCrafts Thank you, thank you very much for your kind explanation 🙏.