[Jewelry making - Article 00438] - Re: [Orchid] Best Bronze for jewelry making?

[Kirsten Skiles]

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Hi Judy,

    For any bronze work that involves forming, I like the nu-gold alloy
    that most of the jewelry suppliers sell. I also really like CDA 655
    bronze. It has a slightly more reddish tone than the nu-gold and
    moves beautifully. The copper flashing (from heating) burnishes off
    easily. I don't know if you can get CDA 655 in small quantities or
    not. I got it from Atlas Metal for a large flowery bronze railing
    project. 

    If you want a small piece, get the nu-gold. If you have a chance to
    get CDA 655, that would be my first choice. 

Kirsten
www.kirstenskiles.com
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