[Jewelry making - Article 01101] - Re: [Orchid] Balls at the ends

[Jim]

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Hi Annie,

    I see this question asked from time to time. The answer is really
    pretty simple. First use your mirco torch to melt a ball on one end
    of the wire. Then pass it through the bead and flatten the unbeaded
    end. Use a hot flame to run up the second ball as close to the bead
    as is practical. Changing the cross section of the wire by
    flattening really helps the second ball melt much faster. This
    requires less time and therefore heat. You will have to play around
    with the length of the wire until you get a good balance in the size
    of the ball and how close it is to your bead. I use a hammer or
    pliers to flatten the wire. I generally quench the second ball ASAP
    in room temperature water. 

    I hope this helps you. 

Jim Miller


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