[Jewelry making - Article 00421] - [Orchid] Filigree frame wire calculation

[Peter Peterson]

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    Estimating wire gauge for filigree 

    I am trying to calculate the original round wire gauge used to make
    the heavier flat wire that encloses and became the frame on a peice
    of Icelandic filigree work. The flat wire has rounded edges so it
    definately was rolled from round wire stock. The frame wire is
    roughly 0.68 mm thick (28/1000") and 2.06 mm wide (83/1000"). 

    How would one calculate the original round gauge required? 

Peter
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