[Jewelry making - Article 00012] - Re: [Orchid] [Beginners' Corner] Making wire stronger

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Lynn,

    Your bracelet linkage is pretty, but 24 ga wire is not going to
    maintain the lovely curves and the links will pull apart. The
    "hangman's noose" will not separate, but the loops are likely to
    lengthen if pulled very much. I don't think Argentium 24 gauge is the
    answer either. 

    Your design will be more durable with heavier wire. You simply need
    to use a heavier gauge wire - at least 20 ga. The problem I find with
    this dimension is that many beads holes are too small and don't allow
    the wire to go all the way through. (Much gnashing of teeth, here.) I
    look carefully at bead holes and buy the strands strung on heavier
    line, but that's not necessarily a guarantee. 

Good luck on your efforts.
Judy

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