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This earthy suncatcher showcases a genuine cicada, a bumblebee, and wire-wrapped flowers that have undergone the electroforming process, layering it with copper. Meticulously chosen Czech glass beads featuring flowers perfectly matching the blue patina the cicada and bumblebee have been covered with. The copper has been expertly sealed to ensure its lasting beauty for years to come. Last but not least is the teardrop glass/crystal suncatcher that will make rainbows wherever you hang it—making this suncatcher not just a decoration but a timeless treasure.
NOTE: Handle with care, do not drop this item. It's been electroformed, layering it with copper, but it still needs to be handled gently.
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What Does Electroforming Mean?
Electroforming is a metal-forming process widely used to develop and manufacture metal parts that can be used on a specific machine or piece of equipment. The resulting metal parts are formed with the aid of electrode position or electroplating on a model known as a mandrel.
A unique feature of the electroforming process is that the metal part grows atom by atom, and this process imparts absolute accuracy and high aspect ratios in a new metal.
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Copper information-
This item has been sealed with a copper sealer but copper can change color when exposed to air and moisture; this natural process is called oxidation.
Time Frame-
It may take several months of regular exposure to the elements for a copper to show visible color change. It may change color more quickly if the air is high in moisture or if there is a high concentration of sulfur in the air.
