Natural verdigris blue patina large rectangular earrings

A unique and beautiful pair of handmade earrings. 

I begin by cutting the desired rectangular shape (3.5cm x 1cm) from copper sheets. Once sanded and filed, I begin hammering to give texture. Holes are drilled for the ear wires to sit in. I then begin the oxidation process which after time allows the verdigris blue colour to appear. Lastly the earrings are gently sealed. 

These earrings are placed on handmade sterling silver ear wires.