Autumn
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Post by Autumn on Jul 11, 2014 0:01:49 GMT -5
I'm considering making a rosary with 24G copper wire. I have some 3-4mm beads which would look really good with a wire that small. Do you think it's too small of a gauge for copper? I have 22G copper and stainless steel, and 24G stainless on order.
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Jul 11, 2014 8:13:49 GMT -5
Post by rockjunquie on Jul 11, 2014 8:13:49 GMT -5
Yes, I think 22g copper wouldn't be strong enough for something used as much as a rosary. Stainless steel would be better.
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Autumn
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Jul 11, 2014 19:34:01 GMT -5
Post by Autumn on Jul 11, 2014 19:34:01 GMT -5
Woops, that was supposed to say 24G copper. It's not strong enough for a normal rosary, but I think I could do an "altar/display" version, or maybe even a delicate one for special occasions. The normal rosaries will be made with 22G and 20G, depending on the bead size.
*sigh* I keep finding more and more reasons to buy a tumbler *now*. I think I've passed the "it's useful but unnecessary" to the "it will make your life simpler" stage of jewelry making.
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Autumn
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Jul 19, 2014 20:17:27 GMT -5
Post by Autumn on Jul 19, 2014 20:17:27 GMT -5
Here are two 6mm Serpentine beads. The silver-plated wire is 20G and the copper is 22G. Since Serpentine is so soft (at least these ones are), I have to use copper. I'd love to use stainless for the dark color...but it scratched and ground the beads the second I tried to make a test loop. What do you think? 20G or 22G? I personally like the 22G.... It doesn't seem to dominate the beads.  |
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Jul 20, 2014 12:27:35 GMT -5
Post by rockjunquie on Jul 20, 2014 12:27:35 GMT -5
I think I prefer the silver- it looks better with the beads.
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Autumn
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Jul 20, 2014 21:50:09 GMT -5
Post by Autumn on Jul 20, 2014 21:50:09 GMT -5
The silver is plated and I won't be using it anymore. All my plated wire is for drafting purposes. I only used it in the photograph because it's 20G.
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Jul 20, 2014 22:01:49 GMT -5
Post by rockjunquie on Jul 20, 2014 22:01:49 GMT -5
I don't see much difference in the gauge size. Either one looks fine to me.
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