[Jewelry making - Article 00258] - Re: [Orchid] Torch Work

[Ed Wales]

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    I've been using a titanium bicycle spoke as a soldering pick or to
    stir silver while casting for about 4+ years.  I sharpened off the
    tread end to a point, and did little else to it since (except use
    it).  Plus, the 'hook' end of the spoke makes it roll proof,  you
    could fashion any other handle if you want more than just a wire to
    grasp, but I find the plain spoke light and easy to manover
    unencombered by any handle to upset the natural balance. i bought the
    single spoke at a bike shop for about $1.00USD, if I recall
    correctly? 

Ed


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