[Jewelry making - Article 00966] - Re: [Orchid] Argentium silver cost

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>         I haven't tried the heat (precipitation) hardening yet so I
>     can't comment on that. I've heard the "twice as hard" claim too
>     but, frankly, I'll believe it when I see it. 

Hey all,

    I agree with Trevor F with this comment. I have been working with
    this metal for about a year now and found that little tricks make
    this metal awsome. Stuller offers great information in their Metals
    Book that I recommend for everyone to read. I have found that with
    following some basic rules stated in the Argentium web site and
    Stuller Metals Book, you can achieve a harder state that will please
    customers that are not so happy with the standard sterling hardness.
    I currently produce signets and class rings with Argentium, and have
    found my customers happier with the longer durability and over all
    improved "strength" of the metal. Argentium puts other "tarnish
    resistant" silvers in last place in all aspects of casting and
    fabrication. I will never go back to the "super silvers" loaded with
    zinc. 

Mark Flynn
Public Safety Goldworks Inc

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