[Jewelry making - Article 01197] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Sterling silver swivel bails

[Designs of Eagle Creek]

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>        Does anyone know where I can purchase 10mm-12.5 mm sterling
>     silver swivel bails? 

Nilima,

    I had a similar problem and solved it by making my own Sterling
    bails from Sterling wire.  The wire is quite easy to work with--and
    can be annealed if it is not.  It can be left round, partially
    flattened with a rolling mill or hammer and anvil, textured, etc. 
    Unless you need a great quantity of bails, this may be your best
    solution.  Silver wire, as well as gold wire, can be the starting
    place for all kinds of bails, links, etc. that you cannot find from
    the supply houses. As a side note, I have also been successful in
    creating ring guards from wire.  The ring guards have to be work
    hardened, but that occurs almost automatically as you are forming
    them. 

    Dr. H. D. (Del) Pearson,
    Owner and Bench Jeweler
    Designs of Eagle Creek
    91 Eagle Creek Ranch Blvd
    Floresville, Texas 78114

    Where we still can figure out which season of the year we are
    in--cool and windy one day, hot the next.

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