[Jewelry making - Article 01593] - Re: [Orchid] Pros and cons of nickel?

[nick]

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    Nickel oxidises to a green colour which stains the skin badly and is
    poisonous. It is also awkward to solder as it doesnt wet very well.
    It is very hard compared to silver. You can get cupro-nickel alloys
    (nickel silver, German silver) which are easier to work and will
    take solder well but unless you are practicing making boxes with
    interesting hinges I would recommend using copper instead as it is
    easier to work and to get hold of in most gauges of wire and sheet.
    You could always have you item plated if you require a silver finish.
    Bronze may be another choice for some finer work- see the thread on
    bronze alloys to obtain the grade you want. 

Nick
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