[Jewelry making - Article 00228] - Re: [Orchid] Gold bezel wire for a novice goldsmith

[jennifer friedman]

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Kelley,

>     I want to weave a necklace like this (24 or 26g):
>     http://www.silvermockingbird.com/necklaces/viking-weave.html What
>     karat & wire gauge will work like SS? This is all cold-worked, no
>     solder. 

    This particular chain is made by fusing fine silver links and then
    weaving them together. There is a book written by Jean Stark that
    tells how this is done. I happen to enjoy making them, the fusing
    part is the most difficult. 

jennifer friedman
http://www.jenniferfriedmanstudio.com
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