[Jewelry making - Article 00877] - Re: [Orchid] Reclaimimg copper wire

[M'lou Brubaker]

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    Michael, I used a lot of copper 12 gauge wire when I was starting
    out. It was the kind encased in a tube of plastic. To remove the
    casing, I used a moderately sharp pocket knife, and pulled the wire
    down between the knife and the edge of my work table. It worked very
    well. Have you started forging the wire yet? The hammer marks from
    forging can cover or obliterate any nicks that you might cause with
    the knife, and moving the metal through forging gives it a lot more
    interesting form than just plain round wire. Loosen up, and have fun
    with your recycled material! By the way, if you move on to hard
    soldering, copper is an excellent trainer, since any flooding of
    excess solder really shows up. It will teach you to be very neat, so
    that if you try silver or gold, you will know how to create a tidy
    joint. Copper solders well with silver solders. Best wishes for your
    work! -- M'lou Brubaker, Jeweler Goodland, MN   www.craftswomen.com


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