tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970314060384634763.post9004368947331499878..comments2023-10-28T03:20:41.571-07:00Comments on Hollys Folly Blog: Confounding ConundrumCreekHiker / HollysFollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14987597104795294851noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970314060384634763.post-67622772699041984892011-04-22T21:34:46.790-07:002011-04-22T21:34:46.790-07:00Don't use Nickel - terrible for the allergenic...Don't use Nickel - terrible for the allergenic types. stainless is a pain becasue of it hardess. I'd try some macramed pieces with waxed linen. Check out some of Alethia Donovans work - fiber, threads, linen. Chinese knots would help too. Good luck and this piece. SharonSharon Driscollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251019808235731570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970314060384634763.post-13039150974689602932011-04-21T17:26:39.160-07:002011-04-21T17:26:39.160-07:00Kathy, You know... I completely forgot that copper...Kathy, You know... I completely forgot that copper comes in a silver coating! DOOOH!CreekHiker / HollysFollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987597104795294851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970314060384634763.post-83447531457940575802011-04-21T10:35:59.553-07:002011-04-21T10:35:59.553-07:00HI - I have always used the coated copper wire. I...HI - I have always used the coated copper wire. I think it feels about the same as the sterling. Students shouldn't have any trouble using it and it looks just like gold or silver wire so it looks nice in designs. My 2 cents : ) Kathy<br />www.artfire.com/users/angelnikKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109083741699721266noreply@blogger.com