Dont get me wrong, it does tarnish but not much as regular alloy type of sterling silver. This fused glass pendant has a very vibrant blue color with little wisps of white. How to make jewelry with argentium sterling silver. In 2006, i was thrilled to be able to purchase argentium sterling silver in the u. I used to solder the ends of sterling silver wire to the edges of. I wanted to help people avoid the problems that i had already worked through to make argentium sterling silver jewelry. Larry blackwell, a jeweler who specializes in sterling silver chains, uses argentium sterling wire and fuses whenever possible, since he finds it faster than. The best in wire, tools, cabochons, gemstone beads and more. What makes it different from traditional sterling silver is that. Official website artisan supplies argentium silver.
Buy wire argentium sterling working silver jewelry. You know that it balls up into wellformed, fabulously shiny balls when you ball the ends of wire, instead of dull, kind of. Good gauges for microfolding as sheet are in the range of 24 to 34 gauge. Thin argentium silver wire in a coil can easily fuse. Argentium the finest silver has a range of unique and superior properties that are beneficial for. Argentium sterling is also wonderful for keum boo, an ancient korean gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of gold to silver. Fusing, fabricating and granulating argentium silver. Square argentium wire argentium square wire, dead soft12 gauge. Students may wish to bring a bit of gold scrap or wire for soldering or fusing to argentium silver. Argentium silver products can be purchased in many forms to accommodate any manufacturing requirement.
Beginners should start with 14 gauge fine silver, which is the most forgiving. Excellent tutorial, kriss is a wonderful teacher showing easy stepbystep instructions on fusing fine silver. It welds flawlessly and is ideal for fusing techniques. Fine jewellery collections and exquisite gifts crafted from britishhallmarked argentium silver the worlds finest silver. Create the most beautiful finishing touches with this argentium 930 silver round wire. Look for the winged unicorn as a guarantee of the finest silver.
The germanium, coupled with the silver and copper, creates a fine piece of antitarnish silver wire that. I have used the argentium sterling silver wire and know that it does give a better tarnish resistance then your regular alloy sterling silver. Argentium is sterling silver, but instead of sterling as an alloy of fine silver and copper, it is an alloy of fine silver and germanium. Hey any silver experts out there, i have a few questions. Argentium sterling road testing ganoksin jewelry making. Argentium sterling silver also has a higher silver content approx 94% than traditional sterling silver 92. I fuse argentium wire to make my own closed jump rings and chains, but i have never tried fusing argentium to any of my fired pmc pieces. The argentium winged unicorn is becoming a global endorsement for premium quality. If you order more than one, you will receive multiple pieces of 1 metre. The premier place for all your jewelry making needs. Hi tried doing that with rectangle profile wire and the ring popped. Wire temper our sizing wire, except sterling silver, is provided in soft temper. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. So i spread them around on the charcoal block and heated them.
Dead soft argentium silver wire is easy to bend, shape and hammer. In the studio soldering, fusing, and creating with a micro. If youve used argentium sterling silver before, you know. Argentium sterling has superb fusing qualities, so demos will also include fusing granules to sheet, sheet to sheet, wire to wire, and gold to argentium sterling. Jewelry making supplies and wire wrapped jewelry supplies we carry a complete line of jewelry making tools, wire wrapping supplies, jewelry wire, cabochons and much more. Sizing wire specifications sizing wire is supplied in 1 lengths unless otherwise requested. The wire can be reduced by a series of drawing operations, no single stage of which should exceed a 25% reduction in crosssectional area, until a total maximum reduction of 70% of the.
Safety glasses and dustmask pliersincluding flat nose and round nose. I am looking for a supplier of argentium sheet and various wire. Argentium sterling silver is a registered trademark. Soft temper wire is annealed after the finished wire size is. This section of our website shows the various approved suppliers and will put you in touch with our argentium customer care helpline, where one of our members of staff will be happy to assist you with any questions and purchasing enquiries. Argentium silver is fantastic type of sterling silver that contains a small amount of additional alloys, giving it dramatically better tarnish resistance than standard sterling silver. By this time, the alloy had failed in the uk market, so i was determined to do all that i could to help argentium silver be a success in the u. The unique properties of argentium make this metal a dream to work with. A pile of rings will get alarmingly red on the outside, while the inner rings dont get hot enough. Your argentium interview with cynthia eid part 1 a r g e n t i u m d s i l v e r g u i l awardwinning jeweler, silversmith and educator, cynthia eid is a pioneer working in argentium silver and a certified argentium instructor. Argentium sterling square wire the information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied, is made.
All argentium is made from reclaimed silver and its sources are guaranteed by argentium international ltd. Make a beautiful piece of wire jewelry for your customers to cherish with our argentium sterling silver wire. Over 90% of argentium soldering can be done by fusing. A magic marker is usually needed for every shot to help initiate the melt. Frequently asked questions about fine silver wire fusing. When marking a piece made with argentium sterling, the only legal requirement is to stamp it as 925 or sterling silver, since argentium sterling is sterling silver. Give the wire a twist to create attractive twist wire. It is wrapped in argentium silver wire which is 92. Silver wire fusing jewelry studio paperback 20 feb 2008. See here for details a note about pricing the price shown per gram will be the price at which we supply this product to you, but as we have to cut it to size there may be some variance in the total weight of the product. Argentium silver is a revolutionary alloy which is stronger, brighter, whiter and more versatile than traditional sterling silver. Made with a touch of germanium, argentium silver presents a bright white color that is closer to fine silver than traditional sterling, yet is highly resistant to firescale and less likely to tarnish under most conditions. If you continue we assume that you consent to our use of cookies.
This combination of metals is resistant to tarnishing. Laura will show you how to simple it is to fuse argentium using a butane micro torch. Fusing, fabricating and granulating argentium silver we have been trying to organise ronda to come and teach at our school since 2009, and it is now finally happening. Rolling and drawing operations the argentium sheet can be reduced using a series of rolling passes by up to 70% of its total thickness before an annealing operation is required. Your own argentium silver, in case you are prolific. Learning to fuse fine silver and argentium bracken designs. The wire can be reduced by a series of drawing operations, no single stage of which should exceed a 25% reduction in crosssectional area. Im happy with this argentium 18 gauge round half hard.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Thin wire can be tricky to anneal since it can be difficult to evenly heat all the wire to annealing temperature. Argentium silver wirewrapping wire fire mountain gems. Learn the basics of fusing argentium sterling silver.
You know that argentium sterling silver is highly tarnish resistant. If you havent fused previously, allow yourself some extra time and material while learning. As you assemble each piece, use a lower temperature solder. No, other metals cannot be fused with t he spitfire and butane micro torches. The joints are very pliable and not brittle after being worked. Use the least amount of solder needed to make a good joint. The chart below describes the uses for and flow temperatures of four standard types of solder. Argentium sterling silver jewelry making wire, round, dead soft wire, 14 troy ounce, you choose gauge. Oct 21, 2012 argentium is sterling silver, but instead of sterling as an alloy of fine silver and copper, it is an alloy of fine silver and germanium. I guess thats because as doesnt conduct heat as well as traditional sterling. All argentium is guaranteed by argentium international ltd. That its just as easy to make jewelry using argentium as it is to make jewelry with sterlingminus all the firescale and other discoloration. As well as a superior resource for educational support to help build your jewelry making skills and techniques. Silver is a fine, naturally occurring precious metal with an almostwhite sheen that is used for many purposes including jewelry making.
Also, i see a lot of questions about maillers having trouble getting the kind of silver they want, maybe see how much interest there is and talk a supplier into carrying a more varied product line if they know the demand is out there. Argentium silver wirewrapping wire fire mountain gems and. If youre working with fine silver wire, you dont need solder because it fuses to itself. Fused glass pendant wire wrapped with argentium sterling. When assembling, start with your highest melting point solder. Learning to fuse fine silver and argentium spoon jewelry, metal jewelry, jewelry art.
If you order more than one, you will receive multiple pieces of 25 centimetres get our latest news and special sales. Silver, argentium, hardness, and suppliers questions. Laser welding sterling silver ganoksin jewelry making community. Learning to fuse fine silver and argentium bracken. Dec 26, 2014 10 i havent found a way to fuse granulation round balls of silver onto wire without the ball fusing to the wire in an amorphous blob.
Brighter, purer, and more tarnish resistant than common sterling silver, it also boasts hypoallergenic properties, making it suitable for many people with tin or copper allergies. Argentium silver is for companies who value quality and wish to rise above a crowded commodity market argentium represents the future of silver. Argentium is one of the most amazing metals you can work with. Canadian source argentium sheet and wire ganoksin orchid. The pendant is approximately 178h including bail x 1. Laser welding sterling silver ganoksin jewelry making. Simple hoops, bangles and other components take on a fresh, dynamic look when made using square wire.
If youre a metalsmith whos worked only in sterling silver there is a learning curve to worki. Check out our free online jewelry videos and wire wrap jewelry patterns. The minimum quantity for gold, platinum, and palladium is 1 for stock sizes and 3 for special order sizes. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
The germanium, coupled with the silver and copper, creates a fine piece of antitarnish silver wire that you and your customers will love to wear. Argentium silver has a range of unique and superior properties that are beneficial for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. An occasional rinse or wipe with a soft cotton cloth will keep the metal in pristine condition. Argentium wire sterling jewelry making silver, stones. I have tried annealing the same argentium wire 16 gauge several times. Cynthia has kindly answered a few questions to give us an insight into her background, inspirations and. Fusing, soldering, and keum boo with argentium silver.
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