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gauge for hammering

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jyceL wrote
on Jan 7, 2011 4:34 PM

HI,

I would like to make a necklace with three coils in the middle. What size wire do I buy to flatten  into the coils. I would like them to be about 1/2 inch wide. thanks, Joyce

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BeadLavada wrote
on Jan 7, 2011 9:38 PM

I would try 22 gauge.

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Ruth. wrote
on Jan 8, 2011 6:38 AM

I would use 18 Gauge. I tend to pulverize anything smaller, LOL. Here is an example of my own hammering using coils in an 18 gauge.

Shippensburg Pennsylvania - about 30 minutes from Gettysburg

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jyceL wrote
on Jan 8, 2011 6:56 AM

How pretty................ thank you.

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gloria.smith279 wrote
on Jun 29, 2011 3:53 AM

Those look so pretty Ruth. Nice work Smile

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SCB1 wrote
on Jul 5, 2011 8:57 AM

If I intend to really flatten it I will use either a 18 or 20 gauge anything smaller for my hammering will only get bridle and break. I also tend to have a very heavy hand with hammer.

Happy Beading!!

Sue,

Temperance,Michigan

 

 

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