Yes I myself love working with it in every way especially because of its ability to resist tarnish
for a long time. I used to use sterling silver and just got tired of cleaning it all the time....
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Yes I myself love working with it in every way especially because of its ability to resist tarnish
for a long time. I used to use sterling silver and just got tired of cleaning it all the time....
Thanks so much for your comments !
Sometimes I feel I work in a vacuum in my home studio ..
that is why I love this site so much.
Yes I love making hammered chunky chain out of Argentium silver...
I have been using Argentium silver for maybe 5 years now and love its tarnish resistance,
ease of cleaning with detergent & water, and icy white colour.
It is a marvel in fusing chunky chains...
My starting point is my fired Bronze clay components, which I then
interloop with Argentium Silver hammered & soldered rings.
Bronze is coated to maintain its bright color.
All very chunky and...
As you are in UK. the Fastfire Bronze Clay firing temperature I use always is in C is 830 degrees or 1525 F
hold for 2 hours.
I have been working with Fastfire Bronze clay for maybe 7 years because most of my jewelry
is mixed metal (Bronze & Argentium Silver) I do a combination of metalsmithing, using fired
Bronze...
I have been unable to find the answer to this question in my research.
I am starting with sterling tubes, which I will cut to size.
I do have the burr attachment to create the seat.
However, I...
Wow, what a mixed audience from all over the world... very impressive !
I am Linda, retired, and have been metalsmithing for about 13 years after a career in clothing design.
This was a total...