[Jewelry making - Article 00736] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Springs

[Jeff Demand]

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Doc,

    Try looking at mcmaster.com or smallparts.com for stainless spring or
    music wire. mcmaster is far cheaper but 1/4 pound roll of will last a
    very LONG time. Since this stuff is form able (with determination) it
    is not as good as properly formed, hardened, and tempered springs;
    best to go with a slightly larger gauge than original. 

    I've used both companies with happy results although mcmaster is no
    good if you live outside of the US. 

Jeff
Demand Designs
Analog/Digital Modelling & Goldsmithing
http://www.gmavt.net/~jdemand
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