01/24/10 - Fine Silver Wire - Sometimes the question is asked whether you should use sterling silver or fine silver in your fusing projects. Did you know that fine silver wire is .999 pure, while sterling silver on the other hand is only .925 pure. This makes fine silver a tremendous wire to use as an inclusion in any glass fusing project. Once fired the wire will have a white matt appearance and will be weak. This white matt needs to be cleaned off to bring back the luster of the silver and the wire needs to be hardened. Tumbling the piece in a rock tumbler with a stainless steel shot will harden the metal and shine up the silver wire.
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