[Jewelry making - Article 01518] - [Orchid] Pros and cons of nickel?

[Ramona]

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Hi,

    Just wanted to say this is a great list. Just got on last night and
    learning so much already. I'm pretty new at metalsmithing and, quite
    frankly, cannot afford silver at today's rate. I've been sticking
    with copper and brass (which I think are pretty great). I haven't
    tried nickel or nickel silver, should I say? I've heard it's the
    "problem child" of the metals from one of my teachers. I also
    witnessed a student having a heck of time forming a large cuff
    bracelet with it. I do understand that some people are allergic,
    also. I'd just like to know what I'm getting into if I try something
    with it. I do like to forge, would it be tough to do with nickel? I
    like what copper does. I'd also like to get some rings made with it
    - ring shank and plate for bezel. Would that be difficult? Of course,
    my only reason for going toward it is the price. If money wasn't a
    problem I'd stick with sterling. 

Thanks.
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