[Jewelry making - Article 00576] - [Orchid] Alternatives to sterling silver wire

[Ramona]

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Hi everyone,

    Just wanted to thank everyone who helped me with the copper
    lacquering and nickel questions. They were most helpful. I think I
    might go with patina for copper for now, although I just saw Rio has
    an anti-tarnish lacquer available. I guess the best is just to
    experiment, experiment. Nickel, on the other hand, I think I might
    stay away from for now since I've gotten used to the ease and
    cooperation of copper and brass. 

    So here's my next question. I'm looking if there are any alternatives
    to sterling silver wire with the price continuing to rise. I realize
    when I decide to make something REALLY nice, I'll have to fork over
    the money no matter what the market, but right now my pieces are more
    "happy accidents" than fine jewelry. I do like to give things away
    though, and I'm willing to pay for materials that get me a couple
    rungs up from Target and WalMart $9.99 specials. I happened upon a
    couple of sites selling artistic wire and permanently colored copper
    wire. Are they worth using for jump rings, chain links and
    wire-wrapping, or should I just stick with copper and brass? I've
    also seen German Silver which I thought was Nickel silver, but
    talking to the reps seems it's something else of a "higher quality".
    And this one on eBay: 10kt 10/40 gold-filled wire & 10/40 925
    sterling silver-filled wire. The last has me curious, but confused.
    Is it really filled like 14/20 or 12/20 gold-filled? The price was
    quite cheap. Any advice will be appreciated. 

Ramona

 
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