Copper Earwires

alibongo · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:44 pm Post subject: Copper Earwires

Has anyone used copper earwires before? I'm a little concerned about putting copper into pierced ears, is it safe? I have loads of copper wire and I now have the EZ Earwire maker and I thought it would be nice to make some matching earrings to go with my copper chainmaille items.

TIA

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mjbelkin · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject:

I've got a pair of

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copper earrings from Ravens Song, before she started making them in copper, and I think the earwires are copper.

I've had no problem with them Daisy

Melanie B

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CraftedGems · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject:

as far as i know it's perfectly safe, i wear a pair sometimes and i've never had a problem

where did you get the EZ Earwire maker from?

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alibongo · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that ladies. I will have a go later. Caroline, I bought the Earwire maker from Oaktree Crafts when I went to Uttoxeter Bead Fair, it's really good and ever so easy to use.

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MarkFrances · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:33 pm Post subject:

Hiya

Copper is actually Hypoallergenic, and contains no nickel or lead, in fact the hardening component is tin and about 0.03% magnesium. So they are in fact more safe for you than SP or GP on nickel.

Plus some folks believe that copper helps with arthritis as well as heart problems and gout....something to do with the oxide release that is absorbed into the skin.

So all in all I would say you're pretty safe.

Cheers
Mark

alibongo · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much for that, Mark. I already knew about the properties of copper for arthritis etc but didn't realise they were 'safer' than the plated metals. I must admit after wearing my new chainmaille bracelet for two days running, I noticed a metallic taste in my mouth, so perhaps the copper was doing it's work and I was benefiting from it's therapeutic values. What with wearing my copper jewellery and using my essential oils in aromatherapy I should live to at least 100, may get a chance to use all those beads I'm hoarding!!!! ROTFL

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MarkFrances · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject:

Well Alison I have met you...and you certainly do look good for a 30 year old....

Enjoy the copper....

Mark

alibongo · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:50 pm Post subject:

I'll post the laughter graphics before anyone else does!!! You flatter me, Mark. I celebrated my 45th birthday on Friday 13th!!!! You made me Very Happy

though.

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silvermaid · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:20 pm Post subject:

OOOHHHH Somebody definately earned some brownie points there !!! Mr. Green

I didn't know about copper being hypoaller....watsit I will have to try some.

Melanie Rainbow

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