A New Look, Oxidized Metals

I have really been into the look of oxidized sterling silver lately. It fits right in with the dreamy and mysterious style of Sleepy Moon jewellery. I have many plans for the close future using oxidized silver in mixed metal jewellery. Actually there is a couple designs already in my etsy shop.

At the last art and fashion market I did, a lady asked me what the black chain was. When I told her she said "Hey, that is cool! So I guess I can just stop polishing my silver jewellery?" Well in a perfect world maybe, but it wouldn't get that solid black look like it does when using the proper methods. Although when you buy oxidized sterling silver jewellery you get the same benefits of sterling silver with no polishing necessary!! That sounds just as good to me!

Actually when I oxidize the jewellery I make I don't have to go through the very long process of polishing all the silver before a art and fashion market or even every time I make a sale. Which makes me happy! :)

Eggs

I oxidize all my jewellery with eggs... yes I said eggs!
I believe that this is a great way to oxidize because it is all natural, doesn't use any chemicals and is also pretty cheap! Read this article on how to do it...here.
If you are just starting out and do not know how to handle some of the chemicals used in oxidizing this is great for seeing if you like the oxidized effect! I don't see any reason to move on to other ways of doing it thought!

Oh yes... my jewellery does not smell like eggs after!!