[Jewelry making - Article 01588] - Re: [Orchid] Pros and cons of nickel?

[margaret thornton]

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Hi Ramona-

    Nickle takes a high mirror polish really nice-looks like silver, not
    quite as white a color. It is also a little harder to cut, form,
    etc. compared to silver, copper, gold. I used to cut out thousands of
    shapes for pins, earrings, etc for costume jewelry- but not anything
    that would be against the skin. It is irritating when worn next to
    bare skin. It keeps it's polish and doesn't tarnish. It's worth a
    try to begin with or for strength (it's used for many findings), but
    you will see the difference when you cut some silver after you cut
    nickle. When you want to make a nice piece you might as well use a
    precious metal.
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