Awesome! I have a lot of stainless stuff, since I know so many people with Metal Reaction Issues, but of copper fitting findings and terminals, I've very little.
Re: Copper EarwiressmarriveurrMarch 19 2010, 23:37:12 UTC
Thanks! I think, if I were dealing with a slightly thicker gauge of copper sheet, I'd be more comfortable - you haven't seen the folding on the backside, and it's still disturbingly light and frail. I'd definitely prefer to either sandwich in a thicker piece, or start from one.
That, of course, would make the embossing process harder. C'est la guerre.
I'd tell you the geometry isn't that hard, but, hey, at least I get to have a specialty if I don't give away my secrets. ;)
Thanks for the instructions on the earwires. I have some copper that's a bit too rigid for the usual weaving, and that might be a way to use it. Of course, premade is even easier, especially if free.
ETA: Also, I should crow to someone, I think this is the first totally straight bit of wireweaving I've had in a while. If it wanders at all, it's only a few degrees over the whole length of the chain.
The chain is absolutely beautiful! Well, everything is, but I have been dreaming of such a chain, in this very color, for decades. I realize it is very time consuming, and expensive, but when you start selling these, I am in.
That one is actually not Too Bad, timewise. I'd have to doublecheck time on the weaving, but as-is, I think I could sell a 55cm or so length of that chain for $75-ish and be happy enough. It's just a question of whether there's a market for copper chains at that pricing. Thing is, it wouldn't take much more time in silver or gold, if I just had the cash-on-hand to invest in the wire (and some gloves to protect it from my hands), and the materials cost wouldn't make a major impact. I think once it's made of Precious Medal, that might work the magic that makes a relatively straightforward chain worth a hundred bucks or so. :p
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That, of course, would make the embossing process harder. C'est la guerre.
I'd tell you the geometry isn't that hard, but, hey, at least I get to have a specialty if I don't give away my secrets. ;)
Thanks for the instructions on the earwires. I have some copper that's a bit too rigid for the usual weaving, and that might be a way to use it. Of course, premade is even easier, especially if free.
ETA: Also, I should crow to someone, I think this is the first totally straight bit of wireweaving I've had in a while. If it wanders at all, it's only a few degrees over the whole length of the chain.
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