[Jewelry making - Article 00872] - Re: [Orchid] PMC in General

[Fishbre396]

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>     When I'm buying metal for my designs, I don't consider fine silver
>     (except for bezels or weaving chains). How is PMC different in this
>     regard (or is it?). 

    It's less dense than fine silver, it will break if slightly stressed.
     PMC plus or PMC3, unless fired at the highest temperature for the
    longest time (1650 F/2 hours) will break!  In MY OPINION, I would
    never use PMC for findings, jump rings, or anything that will 
    be under stress.

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