Give the wire a twist to create attractive twist wire. Argentium silver is for companies who value quality and wish to rise above a crowded commodity market argentium represents the future of silver. Learning to fuse fine silver and argentium bracken. Argentium sterling silver also has a higher silver content approx 94% than traditional sterling silver 92. Argentium silver wirewrapping wire fire mountain gems and. 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. 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. 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. Im happy with this argentium 18 gauge round half hard. 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.
Safety glasses and dustmask pliersincluding flat nose and round nose. Frequently asked questions about fine silver wire fusing. The chart below describes the uses for and flow temperatures of four standard types of solder. Argentium sterling is also wonderful for keum boo, an ancient korean gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of gold to silver. Argentium the finest silver has a range of unique and superior properties that are beneficial for. 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. Wire temper our sizing wire, except sterling silver, is provided in soft temper. I used to solder the ends of sterling silver wire to the edges of. 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. Look for the winged unicorn as a guarantee of the finest silver.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Argentium wire sterling jewelry making silver, stones. You know that argentium sterling silver is highly tarnish resistant. 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. 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. Simple hoops, bangles and other components take on a fresh, dynamic look when made using square wire. That its just as easy to make jewelry using argentium as it is to make jewelry with sterlingminus all the firescale and other discoloration. If youre a metalsmith whos worked only in sterling silver there is a learning curve to worki. 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. Sizing wire specifications sizing wire is supplied in 1 lengths unless otherwise requested. The germanium, coupled with the silver and copper, creates a fine piece of antitarnish silver wire that. It welds flawlessly and is ideal for fusing techniques. 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. I am looking for a supplier of argentium sheet and various wire.
Dead soft argentium silver wire is easy to bend, shape and hammer. 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. Fused glass pendant wire wrapped with argentium sterling. Learning to fuse fine silver and argentium spoon jewelry, metal jewelry, jewelry art. If you havent fused previously, allow yourself some extra time and material while learning.
So i spread them around on the charcoal block and heated them. Your own argentium silver, in case you are prolific. 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. As you assemble each piece, use a lower temperature solder. Thin wire can be tricky to anneal since it can be difficult to evenly heat all the wire to annealing temperature. The premier place for all your jewelry making needs. An occasional rinse or wipe with a soft cotton cloth will keep the metal in pristine condition. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
Beginners should start with 14 gauge fine silver, which is the most forgiving. Check out our free online jewelry videos and wire wrap jewelry patterns. If you continue we assume that you consent to our use of cookies. Good gauges for microfolding as sheet are in the range of 24 to 34 gauge. Laura will show you how to simple it is to fuse argentium using a butane micro torch. Argentium silver products can be purchased in many forms to accommodate any manufacturing requirement. Laser welding sterling silver ganoksin jewelry making.
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. Silver, argentium, hardness, and suppliers questions. No, other metals cannot be fused with t he spitfire and butane micro torches. 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. Silver wire fusing jewelry studio paperback 20 feb 2008. In the studio soldering, fusing, and creating with a micro. Use the least amount of solder needed to make a good joint. Make a beautiful piece of wire jewelry for your customers to cherish with our argentium sterling silver wire.
Buy wire argentium sterling working silver jewelry. Hi tried doing that with rectangle profile wire and the ring popped. This combination of metals is resistant to tarnishing. If youve used argentium sterling silver before, you know. Create the most beautiful finishing touches with this argentium 930 silver round wire. If you order more than one, you will receive multiple pieces of 25 centimetres get our latest news and special sales. I wanted to help people avoid the problems that i had already worked through to make argentium sterling silver jewelry. 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. A magic marker is usually needed for every shot to help initiate the melt.
The unique properties of argentium make this metal a dream to work with. The joints are very pliable and not brittle after being worked. The wire can be reduced by a series of drawing operations, no single stage of which should exceed a 25% reduction in crosssectional area. Over 90% of argentium soldering can be done by fusing. Argentium sterling road testing ganoksin jewelry making.
Dont get me wrong, it does tarnish but not much as regular alloy type of sterling silver. Fusing, soldering, and keum boo with argentium silver. All argentium is made from reclaimed silver and its sources are guaranteed by argentium international ltd. Argentium sterling silver is a registered trademark. A pile of rings will get alarmingly red on the outside, while the inner rings dont get hot enough. I have used the argentium sterling silver wire and know that it does give a better tarnish resistance then your regular alloy sterling silver. Learning to fuse fine silver and argentium bracken designs. Official website artisan supplies argentium silver. Fusing, fabricating and granulating argentium silver. Argentium silver wirewrapping wire fire mountain gems. Larry blackwell, a jeweler who specializes in sterling silver chains, uses argentium sterling wire and fuses whenever possible, since he finds it faster than.
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. Argentium sterling square wire the information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied, is made. Argentium sterling silver jewelry making wire, round, dead soft wire, 14 troy ounce, you choose gauge. Argentium is one of the most amazing metals you can work with. If you order more than one, you will receive multiple pieces of 1 metre. Canadian source argentium sheet and wire ganoksin orchid. How to make jewelry with argentium sterling silver. Excellent tutorial, kriss is a wonderful teacher showing easy stepbystep instructions on fusing fine silver. Hey any silver experts out there, i have a few questions. Laser welding sterling silver ganoksin jewelry making community.
The argentium winged unicorn is becoming a global endorsement for premium quality. 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. Learn the basics of fusing argentium sterling silver. The minimum quantity for gold, platinum, and palladium is 1 for stock sizes and 3 for special order sizes. I guess thats because as doesnt conduct heat as well as traditional sterling. You know that it balls up into wellformed, fabulously shiny balls when you ball the ends of wire, instead of dull, kind of. If youre working with fine silver wire, you dont need solder because it fuses to itself. Students may wish to bring a bit of gold scrap or wire for soldering or fusing to argentium silver.
Square argentium wire argentium square wire, dead soft12 gauge. Argentium silver is a revolutionary alloy which is stronger, brighter, whiter and more versatile than traditional sterling silver. 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. I have tried annealing the same argentium wire 16 gauge several times. 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. This fused glass pendant has a very vibrant blue color with little wisps of white. Cynthia has kindly answered a few questions to give us an insight into her background, inspirations and. What makes it different from traditional sterling silver is that. Thin argentium silver wire in a coil can easily fuse.
The best in wire, tools, cabochons, gemstone beads and more. When assembling, start with your highest melting point solder. It is wrapped in argentium silver wire which is 92. What makes it different from traditional sterling silver is that a small amount of germanium replaces some of the copper that is usually the other 7. 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. As well as a superior resource for educational support to help build your jewelry making skills and techniques. The pendant is approximately 178h including bail x 1. Silver is a fine, naturally occurring precious metal with an almostwhite sheen that is used for many purposes including jewelry making. In 2006, i was thrilled to be able to purchase argentium sterling silver in the u.