Why I like stainless steel..

So I have been asked more then once why I like stainless steel as a medium for my jewelry. Well it is one of the most hypoallergenic metals out there. Some mixes of the alloy more then others. It is also very very corrosion resistant which really helps with the longevity of a piece. Nothing is worse then haveing walked into a shower with out relizing you didn't take all your jewellery off. With stainless steel you are covered and really all you will do is easily clean the item. Which for me is a nice perk. I have an anklet I never take off, and knowing that it won't get ruined is a huge bonus for me. Add in its cost effectiveness and its a pure win.

When it comes to other metals I will work with them but I am not at all impressed by how they handle time. Copper will change colors over time so will Bronze, while amazing looking this change in color often triggers allergic reactions to many. Silver requires a lot of up keep as goes Gold to keep is nice and shiny. This is not to say I won't work with them. I will.

But what about colored metals?! Well I won't work with enameled copper. It is far to soft and the coating peals off far to easily in my book. Then there is anodized Aluminum. Yes I do work often in this metal. My only issue with it is over time the color will fade and the unprotected Aluminum will turn skin black. How long the color last has many variables. How was it anodized, how will a person take care of the item and so on. But the colors are really amazing.

Titanium and Niobium I like working with as well. They are great for anyone with allergic reactions to even a hint of nickle. And they can be colored. The colors are not as bight as with anodized Aluminum but I have found they stay longer over all. And the color fading doesn't turn your skin black. They are more pricey then Stainless and Aluminum. Niobium has the same kind of wight as stainless while Titanium has a much lighter wight like Aluminum.

Niobium Starburst in a rainbow pattern.

Aluminum festival bag.

Swooping Chains Stainless Steel Anklet.












You can find both the bag and the anklet on my Etsy store.