[Jewelry making - Article 00350] - [Orchid] Alternative metals

[Jed and Abby]

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Hello,

    My name is Jay and I live in South Jordan, Utah.  I have been
    grinding cabochons for about eight years, but up until now have
    never mounted them because I didn't like the commercial settings. 
    I'm now taking a silversmithing class and have completed about two
    rings, and a few pendants for my wife.  My eleven year old son has
    been grinding stones for about a year now and is showing interest in
    learning silversmithing. I want to encourage him to do this, but I
    don't think I want him to work with silver, at least for a while.  I
    think brass would be a good alternative, and a lot more cost
    effective.  My question is where do I purchase brass sheet, wire,
    etc., and what color brass to use?  Which color would give the best
    impression of gold?  I've heard of something called OK Gold, but
    don't know what it looks like or where to purchase it.  Any help
    would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you,
Jay

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