[Jewelry making - Article 00044] - Re: [Orchid] [Looking4] Solid copper endcaps

[R . E . Rourke]

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    try thunderbird supply..they have lots of copper findings, sheet, and
    even - sterling filled!- sheet costs can be kept low..another
    possibility is to buy ferrules ( like on kids paintbrushes, )and put
    them into some deep blue used pickle..that will copper plate them in
    minutes with or without heat..( if you don't have deep blue used
    pickle- take a piece of pure copper and drop it into a cup of
    ammonia and one of water.into a glass jar, or pyrex pan, etc.,no lid
    and outdoors (not in an enclosed area due to the fumes that may
    develop).in 2 hours (minimum) you'll have copper plating solution..)
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