About this Product
This is a hefty bangle, but I craft and polish it to be smooth and comfortable. If you have a problem with thin aluminum bangles bending and kinking with your daily routine, look no further than these handmade copper bangles made out of solid 8 gauge copper stock.
Details: These bangles are hand-forged (hammered and stamped) from a single piece of solid copper wire and soldered to form a complete circle. The silver-colored jewelry grade solder will show at the joint. Each one is totally unique, and made to order just for you!
Finish: bright polished copper with no sealer or wax
Sizes............Bangle size Inside Circumference
Extra Small..................(7 inch)
Small...........................(7.5 inch)
Medium.......................(8 inch)
Large...........................(8.5 inch)
Extra Large..................(9 inch)
XXL..............................(9.5 inch)
Measure around your hand with a fabric tape measure or a piece of paper and hold it up to a ruler. Do not measure with a piece of string or anything that is stretchy. You can also measure the widest inside width of a bangle you have that you like the fit of and send me that measurement. For example, a commercial medium cuff is probably 2.5 inch wide. You can also give me measurements in cm during checkout.
Care: wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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Meet the Maker
Lou creates bold copper cuffs for all genders. She specializes in stocking every size because the perfect fit is key to enjoying your jewelry. Lou is a trained blacksmith and uses this knowledge on large gauge wire and rod to achieve pointy tapers, ball ends, and elaborate twists. She also practices the technique of fold forming to make large statement cuffs from copper sheet.
How it’s Made
Starting with round 8 gauge copper wire I flatten it, decorate it with stamps or hammering and then shape it and solder it. Then I make sure it is the right size and shape. Then I polish it. Now it's ready to package and ship to you!
Shop Policies
Returns & exchanges
Your happiness is my goal, please contact me as soon as you receive your item if you have any questions or concerns.
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase
Sizing details
Cuffs:
Measure your wrist with tailor's tape or paper.
Size Wrist Size:
Extra Small 5 1/4in (13cm)
Small 6in (15cm)
Medium 6 1/2in (17cm)
Large 7 1/2in (19cm)
Extra Large 8 1/2in (22cm)
Bangles:
Bring your extended fingers and thumb together making your hand as slim as possible and measure around the widest part.
Extra Small 7in (18cm)
Small 7.5in (19cm)
Medium 8in (20.3cm)
Large 8.5in (21.5cm)
Extra Large 9in (23cm)
Extra Extra Large 9.5in (24cm)
You may also request in-between sizes or sizes that are larger or smaller than those listed here
Sizing details
If in doubt about what size you need, just send me the circumference (measurement around) your wrist for cuffs and the measurement around your squished together fingers for bangles. Let me know if you like a tighter or looser fit, or if you prefer a certain size gap in your cuffs. Leave me a note when you place your order and I'll take care of the rest. If your cuff doesn't fit perfectly, I'll fix it for free (minus shipping).
Care instructions for Fold Formed Statement Cuffs
Most of Lou's bracelets are made from copper wire or rod and have been burnished and polished. Copper is sensitive to its environment and the color will vary, sometimes more brown, sometimes brighter. The more you wear it, the shinier it will stay, and a pinch of baking soda/sodium bicarbonate with your hand soap when you wash your hands, will also keep the copper bright and shiny.
Avoid commercial or DIY copper/brass cleaners such as Brasso or ketchup because these will ruin the patina and polish. Instead use a fine jewelry polishing cloth or fine jewelry polish.
Custom and personalized orders
Feel free to draw a little sketch and send a photo with your phone if you aren't able to describe what you would like in words. I can do custom stamping in various places and various orientations on most of the bracelets I offer, so if you have a custom request, just let me know! More ready made custom bracelets will be listed periodically.
Will copper turn my skin green?
Maybe! It turns my skin green right around my wrist where my cuffs rest because I wear them all the time. Generally, this happens in the summer because our skin is a little acidic and the salt in the sweat combine to react with the copper-it will happen regardless of any wax or polish or varnish or even metal plating I have tried! Unless you are sensitive or allergic to copper, this is not a problem and is easily removed with hand soap and a pinch of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).
Will my copper jewelry turn green?
Nope! It will turn various shades of brown and you can polish it back up with a silver polishing cloth or a little baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).
