I made my connection to copper and it’s wonders through jewelry making. Besides it’s warm sheen and easy malleability, 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 and quick cleaner, try hot sauce! Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice would do the trick too, but you’ll have to work harder. And there’s always metal cleaners, but why spend the cash on them when there are a variety of elements in your kitchen?
In the last few years of working with this metal, I’ve come across some links that I think are interesting, inspiring and helpful:
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