Copper (Cu)

Native elements are minerals formed of a single chemical element. Copper is one of them. Native Copper was probably the first metal used by humankind, either hammered into tools or cast. Native Copper sometimes refers to us as “Semi-precious metal” seems to be secondary mineral naturally mined from Earth. Copper and its alloys (blends) surrounding us in everyday lives. Copper highly durable, can be easily formed by casting, drawing, pressing and forging. At home, our electricity flows through copper wires and water flows through copper pipes. Native Copper and copper based alloys widely used to produce beads, chains, findings, wires and many other components for jewelry making. India is the best known for exquisite handmade Beads and Findings made from pure Copper metal. Copper is non-toxic metal.
• Copper alloyed with Gold referred to us as 14K Gold or “Rose Gold” and has a light copper color.
• Copper alloyed with Zinc referred to us as Brass and usually buttery yellow color.
• Copper alloyed with Tin referred to us as Bronze and vary from greenish yellow to talc yellow color.

Below is a sample of row Native Copper metal:

Below are samples of Copper Beads and Findings hand-made in India from Native Copper metal:

Below are samples of Wires and Chains made from Native Copper metal:

Below are samples of glass seed beads produced by top Manufactures like Toho, Czech Ornela, Matsuno and Miyuki, plated with Native Copper metal:

Visit MarinaCraft online store for many Copper and Copper-plated Beads and Findings:

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