Working with Silver Tips on


buying Silver...


Precision is key when buying precious metal so you will need to be prepared with a list of exactly what you require. (The planning stage of the process, detailed in the previous section will help generate your shopping list). If purchasing sheet, you will need the gauge (thickness in mm) as well as the size required, for example, ‘100mm x 100mm x 0.9mm’. Silver sheet can generally be purchased in 0.1mm increments ranging from 0.3mm - 4mm.


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Precision is Key...


You will need similar information when buying silver wire along with the profile you require which can be round, oval, square, rectangular or D-shape.


For example, ‘200mm x 2mm of round’ or if you prefer, ‘20cm of 2mm round wire’. Most wire will be supplied fully annealed (soft), so it is ready to use, but check the details as it is not always the case. Sizes vary from supplier to supplier with round wire having the biggest range from 0.4mm – 6mm.


Tip: As you write your silver shopping list ensure you include everything you might need for the entire design including any catches, jump rings and earring fittings as well as any consumable items such as solder.


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