tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post1873089913647778143..comments2024-03-14T19:12:35.076-04:00Comments on Love My Art Jewelry: SilverArtisan Beads Plushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-12965043967063028242012-06-03T11:40:32.790-04:002012-06-03T11:40:32.790-04:00I have to agree with Erika...I also used it for a ...I have to agree with Erika...I also used it for a couple of clasps and it did wear and show the copper core. I've been told there is some with a "white" brass core so I'm hoping to find some of that and see how it goesMoonRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657623323958032184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-23267497180690132652012-06-01T17:55:42.908-04:002012-06-01T17:55:42.908-04:00What really gets me is the average customer does n...What really gets me is the average customer does not realize how much the price of silver has increased. <br />I have had so many question pricing until I explain the increase in silver prices.<br /><br />I am very interested in this silver fill wire!<br /><br />Your pieces are wonderful.Libby Leuchtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657487831808703614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-49001846103935810352012-06-01T11:22:15.338-04:002012-06-01T11:22:15.338-04:00P.s. Those silver and pearl pieces are gorgeous!!...P.s. Those silver and pearl pieces are gorgeous!!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022239714625634248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-3728989373507323422012-06-01T11:20:42.890-04:002012-06-01T11:20:42.890-04:00Thanks for posting this Staci. Your jewelry work i...Thanks for posting this Staci. Your jewelry work is beautiful! I too started my jewelry journey in silver- mostly fine silver. And I am a silver "purist" if you will. I want(ed) my silver to be fine or ss. I have even been mentioning in my listings- all metals used are genuine fine or ss. I think a lot of jewelry artists use plated or filled and don't mention it in their listings. I just can't compete with the lower prices (I feel like) Honestly I never considered it an option until reading your post. You've opened my eyes to it. Thank you! :) I will look into trying some.Cindys Art + Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954711322108480892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-36111877442570476642012-06-01T11:19:56.850-04:002012-06-01T11:19:56.850-04:00I have used silver fill wire for clasps, and the s...I have used silver fill wire for clasps, and the silver most definitely wears off where the metal rubs against the other side of the clasp. I'm not sure if all silver fill has the same thickness of silver around the core metal (mine was filled with copper), but I wasn't really happy with it.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022239714625634248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-23908852583855093322012-06-01T09:01:07.456-04:002012-06-01T09:01:07.456-04:00I haven't done much wire work but since I want...I haven't done much wire work but since I want to start making my own clasps and ear wires I bought silver-filled wire from Monsterslayer. I truly can't see the brass core even in the 16 gauge wire. (My eyes aren't so young but I can see really well close up.)Cyndi Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300974884525124898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-78387997723383754242012-05-31T19:08:40.689-04:002012-05-31T19:08:40.689-04:00Thanks so much for this information. I'm slow...Thanks so much for this information. I'm slowly working towards using silver a bit more, and really welcome sources like this!<br />xoxo JulietteJuliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935122717793070861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-62756630222262586532012-05-31T19:08:29.759-04:002012-05-31T19:08:29.759-04:00..oh and forgot to say. Your work is stunning! I.....oh and forgot to say. Your work is stunning! It's the kind of work that separates the home silversmiths from the true jewelry designers. It's clear you have the heart, the eyes, the soul and the hands. I love it!Julie Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911957737506862644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-6049193771152474812012-05-31T19:03:40.434-04:002012-05-31T19:03:40.434-04:00Great post Staci! I've had to adjust in this ...Great post Staci! I've had to adjust in this economy too...though with enameling it's more the time that it takes that drives up the price than the materials. However, I've stopped using 24Kt. gold wire and started using fine silver instead. I like gold better because silver doesn't agree with some enamels...but c'est la vie in today's times.Julie Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911957737506862644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-10246370871272847742012-05-31T15:54:25.154-04:002012-05-31T15:54:25.154-04:00I bought some silver filled wire at the gem show i...I bought some silver filled wire at the gem show in Tucson when I saw the sign that advertised "silver field wire" not knowing what exactly it was but the price was right. I had to laugh at myself when I realized the sign meant silver filled wire. I still bought it and have been happy with using it in my oxidized wire wrappings although I haven't applied heat to it yet. Thanks for educating me about the brass content. I really wasn't sure about its makeup.Numinosityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464230956125740370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-65502871232532706782012-05-31T13:09:53.402-04:002012-05-31T13:09:53.402-04:00I recently antiqued some silver filled wire with l...I recently antiqued some silver filled wire with liver of sulphur and it worked beautifully! I made ear wires with it and they are a bit sturdier than sterling silver! I am loving silver filled!<br /><br />I didn't realize chain was available, I will have to look into the resources you suggested.Kathleen Lange Klikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161796067079143054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-9759447610379621762012-05-31T09:10:06.714-04:002012-05-31T09:10:06.714-04:00i agree, i have some heavy gauge wire that i was p...i agree, i have some heavy gauge wire that i was planning on soldering today - will let you know how it works... <br />exciting to hear about the sheet...mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-38502786159303244382012-05-31T08:59:39.022-04:002012-05-31T08:59:39.022-04:00I think Cindy Wimmer did a post on it once too (Sw...I think Cindy Wimmer did a post on it once too (Sweet Bead Studio), and she mentioned she had tumbled it after antiquing it and it did just fine. I bought some but haven't used it yet.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-91562841847355340672012-05-31T08:58:44.292-04:002012-05-31T08:58:44.292-04:00Your post is well-timed, Staci! I didn't know...Your post is well-timed, Staci! I didn't know that silver-filled sheet was available. I've been using silver-filled wire with a copper base. It looks great, but the ends have to be carefully filed or the copper shows. That's not always a bad thing, I like to combine silver and copper sometimes. The savings make it worth the inconvenience. Love your ankle bracelet!Off the Beadin' Pathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698952086696011597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-44859113977851295922012-05-31T08:54:12.467-04:002012-05-31T08:54:12.467-04:00I have used the silver filled wire and it acts jus...I have used the silver filled wire and it acts just like sterling. I'm so glad there is an alternative since silver is my first love. I will have to try that lovely chain.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.com