[Jewelry making - Article 00293] - Re: [Orchid] Gold bezel wire for a novice goldsmith

[Kelley Dragon]

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Jennifer & Dee -

    Sorry, I wasn't clear enough about the necklace. I wove that myself
    from 30' of 28g sterling wire. I know the loop-in-loop chains have a
    very strong resemblance to the woven chains...at the higher gauges
    it's hard to tell the difference from a photo. 

    Since I'm weaving a 2' length of wire at a time, I'm looking for the
    right karat gold at whatever gauge will handle like dead soft
    sterling. Maybe if I just anneal the heck out of it, as John
    suggests? 

    Neil & Beth, thanks for your suggestions! I'll let you know when
    I've got something worth showing off! 

Kelley
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