Re: what's so special about high temp wire for fusing?

"nJb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> derek wrote:
> >
> > Hi, youse!
> >
> > Can anyone tell me what type of wire  is used for this fusing work?  I
know
> > it's mainly high temp silver wire (at least, I think it is..correct me
if
> > I'm wrong)
> > I'm looking to identify a HT wire for fusing, something that doesn't
> > discolour, or melt. And I'm looking for scientists... :-)  .. No,
seriously,
> > I'm looking for time tested result driven results.
> >
> > Did I just say that?
> > ;-)
> >
> > Anyone help?  Copper wire is just no good any longer..
> >
> > Tks
> >
> > Nichollette
>
> To fuse into the glass for a hanging loop, stainless steel tie wire
> works for me.


"fine silver" (.995 silver instead of the .925 purity which is sterling)
doesn't discolor, but it might be too soft for your purposes.

Works for jewelry though.  :-)