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colored copper wire?
Hello. I was wondering if permanently-colored, silver copper wire can
be used, and look good, as a poor person's sterling silver wire for necklaces, earrings, etc. I am selling and, of course, wouldn't misrepresent the material as sterling. Yes, I am poor. I admit it. shawn |
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colored copper wire?
It depends on how you are going to be using it. I wouldn't use it for
chain maille, but for wrapped loops and similar applications, it is fine. You can buy non-tarnish silver colored wire. Just don't list it as being sterling and you'll be fine. Barbara Bead & Polymer Clay Habitué There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry) http://www.penguintrax.com http://www.polymerclayworkshops.com zipper wrote: Hello. I was wondering if permanently-colored, silver copper wire can be used, and look good, as a poor person's sterling silver wire for necklaces, earrings, etc. I am selling and, of course, wouldn't misrepresent the material as sterling. Yes, I am poor. I admit it. shawn |
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colored copper wire?
You'll sell some, but it's a different
market than the sterling market. It's the peasant market. |
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colored copper wire?
Shawn, if you think it's only good for the "peasant market", why do
you want to use it? I'm too clumsy to use cheap materials without wrecking them, so I stick with sterling. But if you do choose to use them, you'll be much more successful if you direct your energy in a more positive direction. Coated wire is for the "fun" market, or is "whimsical". If you don't respect your material, for whatever value, your work will show it. Tina On Feb 6, 5:37*am, zipper wrote: You'll sell some, but it's a different market than the sterling market. It's the peasant market. |
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