Will Liver of Sulfur Harm Lampwork Beads

by Dale Armstrong
Question:

I am going to create a 16 gauge copper wire bracelet embellished with lampwork beads. Can I immerse the bracelet in liver of sulfur without harming the lampwork beads or should I first immerse the copper components before attaching to the beads? Thanks for you input.

Instructions
Answer:

Liver of sulfur is safe on plain glass, so it should be fine with your lampworked beads. Please be cautious! Use gloves and work in a very well ventilated area. If a glass bead is used that has a metal embellishment, such as silver or gold, be aware that the end color of that metal will not be the same as the copper.

Answer contributed by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong

Materials

16 Gauge Round Half Hard Copper Wire
H11-16H
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 feet
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $1.26
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Tools

Liver of Sulfur 4 oz
SOL-600.04
  • SOL-600.04
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.95
  • Gold Club Price: $12.71
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Liver of Sulphur Gel, 2 Ounce Bottle
SOL-610.02
  • SOL-610.02
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $12.95
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Tweezer Utility Set
TWZ-700.00
  • TWZ-700.00
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  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.97
  • Gold Club Price: $7.48
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  • Category: General Education
  • Technique(s): Oxidizing / Antiquing, Design