[Jewelry making - Article 00796] - Re: [Orchid] Copper Questions

[Robin Pittman]

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    Hi all! Well, I got the last day's responses to my questions, thanks
    so very much!!! (I also received a few personal emails and thank you
    also!!! ) I am pleased and look forward to having an easier time. (I
    have some SORE hands from bending the wire into handles!) 

    I must admit I feel rather dumb about the question now that I have
    been given answers. I see even Loren's comments about weaving wire
    pertained to me also... I never knew that heating wire to the point
    of red would soften it and then heating it slightly (600 degrees, I
    believe was the statement) would then harden it. To me that is
    amazing! Once again, I am severely humbled by the extreme wisdom
    here... and the loving support. How gracious! (*curtsy*) 

    For an update on the projects I have been working on, I am trying
    desperately to finish a few more items for a show I am doing (first
    time show too!) on March 27th. I see an easier day tomorrow
    (Saturday) as I can make many handles and finish sewing. *amen!*  I
    also see that my ideas for my wind chimes base (a spiral of 4 g
    copper wire with loops to hold the chimes) and hair ornaments of
    copper and brass wire are gonna be a fabulous breeze. Yeah, I feel
    pretty stupid as I was making some purse handles tonight BEFORE I
    checked my email. I figured I would turn out a few beforehand! LOL!
    I am gonna make a point to check email BEFORE I venture into painful
    things... I VOW!.  

    I have no idea what happened to the last few days of digests, but I
    don't have them. Is there a way I can access the postings of the
    last week? 

    Oh, and while I am being humble (or red-faced) let me please ask:
    Would I be better off spot welding or soldiering to join copper wire
    pieces where they overlap (the loop's crossing)? I want to prevent
    the string I am using from slipping through by creating a join in
    the loop. Also, is borax an acceptable flux for copper? 

    Again, a curtsy to you all! Thanks so much! Robin Pittman Authentic
    Path Saginaw, MI USA 


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