[Jewelry making - Article 01721] - [Orchid] Hardening 18k earwires

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Hi All-

    This is my first post at large but I am just starting to use 18k and
    know that I will most likely learn by experience (but I can't afford
    much 'experience' with the current price of gold!!!) but I am trying
    to figure out how to harden long earwires, not posts. I intend to
    ball up the end and add my beads/gems/etc then form the wire. I know
    there must be a way but I'd love to hear how all of you 'old hands'
    go about it. Thanks! 

    ps- just setting up my studio, if anyone is selling tools (rolling
    mill, tumbler, tumble vibe, torch or mini torch set up, etc) please
    please please let me know! I am doing this on a very tight budget as
    I just gave up my 'real job' to follow my art dream. Thanks again. 

Rai
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