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From: Helen Hill
Date: Tue Oct 09 04:54:08 2007
 
     
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Hi Karen,

    Yes I am using sterling silver. 

>     If you place the heat directly at the bottom tip of your wire, any
>     dirt or grease can cause an uneven melting. 

    I'll try this thanks. 

>     The term "granulation" is NOT creating a rounded ball at the end
>     of a wire. 

    Yes I know this. I was saying that I have the same problem when I do
    granulation AND when I ball up a wire for making earrings. I have
    done both and have the same problem but as you say it may be due to
    the fact that I'm using sterling instead of fine silver. When I've
    done granulation, it turns out ok if I can position the "dent"
    underneath but sometimes the little devils move while heat is being
    applied. I'll use fine silver for doing granulation next time. 

Thanks for the tips.
Helen
UK
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