Materials - MagicTangoDesigns
Please find below a brief description of the materials I usually use in creating Magic Tango designs.
Each picture of the artwork usually has a description of what materials have been used (also can be provided by email / electronically). Feel free to email/ msg if you have any questions.
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Metals:
1) Sterling Silver - is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum fineness of 925.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_silver
2) Gold-filled - also known as "rolled gold" or "rolled gold plate" is composed of a solid layer of gold bonded with heat and pressure to a base metal such as brass. Some high quality gold-filled pieces have the same appearance as 14 karat (58%) gold. In the USA the quality of gold filled is defined by the Federal Trade Commission. If the gold layer is 10 kt fineness the minimum layer of karat gold in an item stamped GF must equal at least 1/10 the weight of the total item. If the gold layer is 12 kt or higher the minimum layer of karat gold in an item stamped GF must equal at least 1/20 the weight of the total item. The most common stamps found on gold-filled jewelry are 1/20 12kt GF and 1/20 14kt GF. Also common is 1/10 10kt. Some products are made using sterling silver as the base, although this more expensive version is not common today.
Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold-filled_jewelry
3) Rose Gold - is a gold and copper alloy widely used for specialized jewelry. Rose gold, also known as pink gold and red gold, was popular in Russia at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was also known as Russian gold although this term is now obsolete. Rose gold jewelry is becoming more popular in the 21st century and is commonly used for wedding rings, bracelets, and other jewelry.Although the names are often used interchangeably, the difference between red, rose, and pink gold is the copper content: the higher the copper content, the stronger the red coloration. Pink gold uses the least copper, followed by rose gold, with red gold having the highest copper content. Examples of the common alloys for 18K rose gold, 18K red gold, and 18K pink gold:
18K Red gold: 75% gold, 25% copper
18K Rose gold: 75% gold, 22.25% copper, 2.75% silver
18K Pink gold: 75% gold, 20% copper, 5% silver
12K Red gold: 50% gold and 50% copper.[3]
Up to 15% zinc can be added to copper-rich alloys to change their color to reddish yellow or dark yellow.[2]
During ancient times, due to impurities in the smelting process, gold frequently turned a reddish color. This is why many Greco-Roman texts, and even many texts from the Middle Ages, describe gold as "red".[citation needed]
Notes: Many supplies of rose gold can't tell exactly what the alloy is, I suspect the ones I use is mostly 14-18K.
If you have allergy to specific metals, please mention when shopping. I have a special alloy for anti-allergic earring base (it is a very pretty Shepard hooks of antique copper color with a rose gold / copper color round bead (photo available on request).
4) Vermeil - (/ˈvɜrmɪl/ or /vərˈmeɪ/; French: [vɛʁˈmɛj]) is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals, commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14 carat (58%) gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must be at least 10 carat (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometres thick. In the US, sterling silver covered with a base metal (such as nickel) and plated with gold cannot be sold as vermeil without disclosing that it contains base metal. Occasionally Vermeil is Sterling Silver coated with a 24K Gold.
The word "vermeil" is a French word which came into use in the English language, mostly in America, in the 19th century as an alternative for the usual termsilver-gilt.
Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-18th century; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to mercury involved in the process. Today, vermeil is safely produced by electrolysis.
5) 16K or 14K Gold-plated metal findings (tarnish resistant)
6) Rhodium-plated findings (tarnish resistant)
7) Brass / Bronze , (in some cases) Silver-plated findings, Copper
8) * Antique(d) silver, brass, copper *
(see information about other materials after the section "Basic Care")
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Other Materials, which I often use for designs:
✿ Gemstones / Semi-precious stones ✿
From ancient centuries people were fascinated by the magnetic power of the gemstones, semi-precious stones. There are currently many books and articles on the meaning of each of them and how they can be used for healing and protection.
In my designs I am mostly using natural gemstones, however also some synthetic ones (imitations like cubic zirconia) which can be a good combination of a beautiful unforgettable look and affordable price.
Once in a while I will be publishing an article about qualities of a particular gemstone on the Magic Tango page.
Stay tuned and have fun wearing them!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone
✿ Crystals ✿
Most often I use Swarovski crystals, as well as Czech crystals and some crystals made in other countries.
and occasionally natural crystals.
✿ Various materials ✿
- glass beads
- seed beads
- leather (mostly natural)
- textile materials
- wood
- seashells
- ivory beads
- upcycling (mildly used items which can be remade to give a new life & look, purpose) - e.g. denim fabric
- other... (by inspiration :)
Handmade effects:
A few selected MTD accessories are created using special techniques for adding a color to the design (usually it is mentioned in the description).
If you follow general recommendations it stays for quite a long time.
♡ ♡ ♡
Happy Shopping and Learning!
(Feel free to send a private message with your feedback on the purchased artworks)
Each picture of the artwork usually has a description of what materials have been used (also can be provided by email / electronically). Feel free to email/ msg if you have any questions.
♡ ♡ ♡
Metals:
1) Sterling Silver - is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum fineness of 925.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_silver
2) Gold-filled - also known as "rolled gold" or "rolled gold plate" is composed of a solid layer of gold bonded with heat and pressure to a base metal such as brass. Some high quality gold-filled pieces have the same appearance as 14 karat (58%) gold. In the USA the quality of gold filled is defined by the Federal Trade Commission. If the gold layer is 10 kt fineness the minimum layer of karat gold in an item stamped GF must equal at least 1/10 the weight of the total item. If the gold layer is 12 kt or higher the minimum layer of karat gold in an item stamped GF must equal at least 1/20 the weight of the total item. The most common stamps found on gold-filled jewelry are 1/20 12kt GF and 1/20 14kt GF. Also common is 1/10 10kt. Some products are made using sterling silver as the base, although this more expensive version is not common today.
Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold-filled_jewelry
3) Rose Gold - is a gold and copper alloy widely used for specialized jewelry. Rose gold, also known as pink gold and red gold, was popular in Russia at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was also known as Russian gold although this term is now obsolete. Rose gold jewelry is becoming more popular in the 21st century and is commonly used for wedding rings, bracelets, and other jewelry.Although the names are often used interchangeably, the difference between red, rose, and pink gold is the copper content: the higher the copper content, the stronger the red coloration. Pink gold uses the least copper, followed by rose gold, with red gold having the highest copper content. Examples of the common alloys for 18K rose gold, 18K red gold, and 18K pink gold:
18K Red gold: 75% gold, 25% copper
18K Rose gold: 75% gold, 22.25% copper, 2.75% silver
18K Pink gold: 75% gold, 20% copper, 5% silver
12K Red gold: 50% gold and 50% copper.[3]
Up to 15% zinc can be added to copper-rich alloys to change their color to reddish yellow or dark yellow.[2]
During ancient times, due to impurities in the smelting process, gold frequently turned a reddish color. This is why many Greco-Roman texts, and even many texts from the Middle Ages, describe gold as "red".[citation needed]
Notes: Many supplies of rose gold can't tell exactly what the alloy is, I suspect the ones I use is mostly 14-18K.
If you have allergy to specific metals, please mention when shopping. I have a special alloy for anti-allergic earring base (it is a very pretty Shepard hooks of antique copper color with a rose gold / copper color round bead (photo available on request).
4) Vermeil - (/ˈvɜrmɪl/ or /vərˈmeɪ/; French: [vɛʁˈmɛj]) is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals, commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14 carat (58%) gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must be at least 10 carat (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometres thick. In the US, sterling silver covered with a base metal (such as nickel) and plated with gold cannot be sold as vermeil without disclosing that it contains base metal. Occasionally Vermeil is Sterling Silver coated with a 24K Gold.
The word "vermeil" is a French word which came into use in the English language, mostly in America, in the 19th century as an alternative for the usual termsilver-gilt.
Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-18th century; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to mercury involved in the process. Today, vermeil is safely produced by electrolysis.
5) 16K or 14K Gold-plated metal findings (tarnish resistant)
6) Rhodium-plated findings (tarnish resistant)
7) Brass / Bronze , (in some cases) Silver-plated findings, Copper
8) * Antique(d) silver, brass, copper *
(see information about other materials after the section "Basic Care")
♡ ♡ ♡
Other Materials, which I often use for designs:
✿ Gemstones / Semi-precious stones ✿
From ancient centuries people were fascinated by the magnetic power of the gemstones, semi-precious stones. There are currently many books and articles on the meaning of each of them and how they can be used for healing and protection.
In my designs I am mostly using natural gemstones, however also some synthetic ones (imitations like cubic zirconia) which can be a good combination of a beautiful unforgettable look and affordable price.
Once in a while I will be publishing an article about qualities of a particular gemstone on the Magic Tango page.
Stay tuned and have fun wearing them!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone
✿ Crystals ✿
Most often I use Swarovski crystals, as well as Czech crystals and some crystals made in other countries.
and occasionally natural crystals.
✿ Various materials ✿
- glass beads
- seed beads
- leather (mostly natural)
- textile materials
- wood
- seashells
- ivory beads
- upcycling (mildly used items which can be remade to give a new life & look, purpose) - e.g. denim fabric
- other... (by inspiration :)
Handmade effects:
A few selected MTD accessories are created using special techniques for adding a color to the design (usually it is mentioned in the description).
If you follow general recommendations it stays for quite a long time.
♡ ♡ ♡
Happy Shopping and Learning!
(Feel free to send a private message with your feedback on the purchased artworks)