[Jewelry making - Article 00403] - Re: [Orchid] Gold bezel wire for a novice goldsmith

[Noel Yovovich]

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>     I would recommend using fine silver rather than sterling because it
>     allows for easier handling with less breakage, but sterling silver
>     will also work 

    This is the one situation (so far) in which I use Argentium. It is
    great to use in viking knit and the like. Stronger that fine silver,
    but easy to manipulate, slow to work-harden-- it actually feels
    slipperier than sterling. I've used miles of it teaching at beading
    events, and no problems (except for the occasional person who tries
    to wrestle the wire into submission instead of cooperating with it--
    and they'd turn *any* wire into a nervous wreck!) 

Noel
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