Copper Wire ?

[Fruddy]

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.

[Veebee]

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

[hollergrafik]

Yep brass, copper turns red.

[Fruddy]

Ah!!!  Thankyou both!!

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

x

[Veebee]

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

[Fruddy]

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?

[Fruddy]

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

[Veebee]

 

[Fruddy]

Exactly what I was looking for!!  Excellent!

[Veebee]

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

[Fruddy]

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

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.

[awrylemming]

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

[Veebee]

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

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! 

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 

[GaysieMay]

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!

[Shirl]

I have been using some stranded brass used for hanging pictures

It does work