[Jewelry making - Article 00774] - Re: [Orchid] Reclaiming copper wire

[Judy Pottins]

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    I have a suggestion: instead of using insulation wire which is
    covered with tough plastic: go to a scrap metal place (I'm sure
    there is one near you) and look in their bins of scrap wire from
    industry. You will find tons of fabulous multi-braided chunks of
    wire that will keep you busy into the next decade. And you won't
    have to bother with insulated wire. The stuff costs a buck for about
    2 pounds. You won't believe it. What a treasure trove scrap metal
    yards are. Just watch out for sharp bits. 

    So far, every time I try to get the insulation off I wind up with
    nicks and scrapes on the wire. I had thought about burning the
    insulation off


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