Bracelet Blank, Copper Cuff, 1/4 x 7" (each)

These bracelet blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (etching, stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing.

• 14-gauge copper can be a little tough to stamp. We recommend the smaller stamps (it's easier to get a deep impression with small stamps), or annealing the metal before stamping.
• Raw copper is unplated, and may not be as shiny and smooth as most plated finishes.
• To remove tarnish, use copper cleaner, a polishing cloth, or fine grit (1000 - 1500) sandpaper.
• To remove rough edges and give a beautiful high polish to raw copper items, tumble-polish them with steel shot, water and a burnishing compound in a rock tumbler.
• To create an antiqued look on raw copper, apply an oxidizing solution. This works especially well to bring out the details in any texturing or stamping you've added.

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