[Jewelry making - Article 00554] - Re: [Orchid] Sparkie Findings

[Dfriedlich]

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    Lin, Many of the fusion findings out there are actually manufactured
    by B. A. Ballou  & Co. in East Providence, RI. Their phone number is
    800-729-3347. They make all the findings that Royal Findings (part
    of Triad who build the Sparkie) sells. They also make many of the
    non fusion findings that other dealers sell. The quality is
    excellent. 

    One tip, if you call them, sound like a company on the phone, as
    opposed to an individual craftsperson. Give them your name and a
    company name right up front. If you don't have a company name, make
    one up. They are a large operation and you may have to go through a
    few hoops to get an account. 

    All this said, I think Royal Findings carries the great majority of
    their fusion line. I'm not sure you will find a lot of new fusion
    items at Ballou or elsewhere. The other problem is you will need to
    find holders for the findings that fit the Sparkie, or make them
    yourself. If your not a machinist with a lathe, that might be
    challenging. At least with the Royal Findings, you know they have
    the tool to hold them. 

Don Friedlich


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