[Jewelry making - Article 00206] - Re: [Orchid] Beyond my known world of metallurgy

[Sue Dorman]

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    I had this happen with my beginning enameling students with the fine
    silver wire and copper (even with a layer of enamel under the wire).
    It was explained to me that when fine silver and copper or copper
    ally touch the melting temp reduces at that point. The copper
    softens at that point and gravity starts to pull the silver thru.
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