Oxidizing jewelry is something I find myself doing a lot lately. I find it fun and easy
Simply follow along with the photos and simple steps
Step 1: Buy a couple dozens of eggs (I used way too many eggs for my project in the
beginning.. I recommend not wasting food). Using boiled eggs can be hard work
but it is rather safe than some of the other chemicals used for oxidizing jewelry
In another post I will show you how I oxidize by using Liquid of Sulfur
For this project I used 2 eggs for about 6 rings, two Ziploc medium sized bags,
two paper towels, a small size sauce pot for boiling the eggs, string, scissors, and foil
(supplies for this project may vary)
beginning.. I recommend not wasting food). Using boiled eggs can be hard work
but it is rather safe than some of the other chemicals used for oxidizing jewelry
In another post I will show you how I oxidize by using Liquid of Sulfur
For this project I used 2 eggs for about 6 rings, two Ziploc medium sized bags,
two paper towels, a small size sauce pot for boiling the eggs, string, scissors, and foil
(supplies for this project may vary)
Step 2: Boil the eggs in about 2 cups of water for 15-20 minutes
Put the eggs in the pot before you add the water to avoid cracking them
Step 3: Pick out what jewelry you want to oxidize and set aside
Step 4: Set aside the Ziploc bags/ paper towels
I love sterling but it's nice to have balance in a collection
A collection in my opinion should consist of bright, rustic, and antique tones
I find the oxidization darkens and shows a lovely texture to jewelry
A collection in my opinion should consist of bright, rustic, and antique tones
I find the oxidization darkens and shows a lovely texture to jewelry
Step 5: While the eggs are boiling rolled the jewelry as if you were rolling
a burrito or something - tucking the ends underneath ..(I rolled about 6 rings at a time)
a burrito or something - tucking the ends underneath ..(I rolled about 6 rings at a time)
Once rolled, set aside
Step 6: Get your scissors and string - cut about an arm length of the string
(wrap the string tightly around the rolled up jewelry, as seen in step 9)
(wrap the string tightly around the rolled up jewelry, as seen in step 9)
Step 7: Once the eggs are finished boiling, ensure you handle with care to
avoid burning yourself. Make sure the eggs are well dried
avoid burning yourself. Make sure the eggs are well dried
Step 8: While the eggs are still hot, put them in the Ziploc bag,
then with your finger tips gently mash the eggs (including the shells/yolks)
then with your finger tips gently mash the eggs (including the shells/yolks)
Step 9: Try to in distribute the eggy mixture evenly throughout the bag
so the jewelry can somewhat get the same amount of oxidization throughout
so the jewelry can somewhat get the same amount of oxidization throughout
Step 9: Wrap tightly with the foil, then set aside for 2 - 10 hrs
And there you have it ..lovely oxidized jewelry
You can also use a polishing cloth to rub off some of the oxidization
.. modify it as you choose
.. modify it as you choose
If you want your pieces to stay dark for a good period of time,
seal it with any brand of silver wax
seal it with any brand of silver wax
!Enjoy and have fun
