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Title: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:47:28 PM

Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone could tell me where I can get some copper wire for use when making beads - the type that will give the effect of millions of bubbles within a bead when encased?

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:48:55 PM

I thought that was brass...? www.wires.co.uk maybe?

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: hollergrafik on July 02, 2011, 06:49:23 PM

Yep brass, copper turns red.

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:50:29 PM

Ah!!! Thankyou both!!

Good job I just didn't go and buy a load then - superb advice as always on this fab forum!

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Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:50:59 PM

They have some thin stuff here: http://www.wires.co.uk/acatalog/brass.html

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:53:03 PM

Quote from: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:48:55 PM
I thought that was brass...? www.wires.co.uk maybe?

Thanks for the link Veebee - what diameter should I get - the same as silver wire, which is 0.3mm I think?? They have all different diameters on the site that you gave me?

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:53:50 PM

Quote from: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:50:59 PM
They have some thin stuff here: http://www.wires.co.uk/acatalog/brass.html

Cross-posted! I will have a look now, thank you very much.
x

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:54:21 PM

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:55:19 PM

Exactly what I was looking for!! Excellent!

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:56:52 PM

Might get some myself actually, I've been meaning to have a go at that :D

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:59:34 PM

Quote from: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:56:52 PM
Might get some myself actually, I've been meaning to have a go at that :D

Don't bother Veebee - I'm going to buy a fair bit, so if you like I will send you a few feet to play with.

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: awrylemming on July 02, 2011, 07:15:47 PM

I use Maria Louisa's brass frit - I love this stuff ;D

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 07:19:26 PM

Quote from: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:59:34 PM
Quote from: Veebee on July 02, 2011, 06:56:52 PM
Might get some myself actually, I've been meaning to have a go at that :D

Don't bother Veebee - I'm going to buy a fair bit, so if you like I will send you a few feet to play with.

Oops, too late! ;D

Thanks so much for the offer!

I saw the frit at Flame Off, I was so close to getting some but I'd gone all sensible by that time :D

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: GaysieMay on July 02, 2011, 07:56:27 PM

I played with it the other day for the first time - it's a lovely affect, but apparently it really gives of very nasty gases. I got .3mm from ebay and it works a treat. Have fun! ;D

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Shirl on July 06, 2011, 08:47:17 PM

I have been using some stranded brass used for hanging pictures :o

It does work :)

Title: Re: Copper Wire ?
Post by: Nick on July 07, 2011, 09:59:11 PM

Hi,
The fumes from brass are quite toxic. Heres a first hand account http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=8018.5;wap2
Vent very well especially if in a confined space such as a shedio.

Regards

Nick

Frit-Happens !

Jewellery => Metal and wire => Topic started by: Fruddy on July 02, 2011, 06:47:28 PM