about copper
I made my connection to copper and it's wonders through jewelry making. Besides it's warm sheen and easy mallebility, I've come to enjoy illustrating with this metal. Drawing with a 3-dimensional line is constantly an exercise in the creative use of problem solving, patience, focus and imagination.
CLEANING COPPER: For a natural cleaner, try ketchup or worstershire sauce! Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice would do the trick too, but you'll have to work harder.
In the last few years of working with this metal, i've found some links that I still refer to. Peruse the links below, and if you have some to add, please send it using my contact form.
general info & history
copperinfo.com
copper.org
copper & textiles
health & wholistic info
copper.org/health & environment
health & history
Health Effects
wisegeek.com
scientific info
environmental properties
physical properties