Need chinese ripoff stuff cheap?

[mypencilart]

These styles and sizes are what I'm looking for.

http://www.kitkraft.biz/product.php?pro ... 110&page=1
http://www.kitkraft.biz/product.php?pro ... 110&page=1

There are more there that will work. Their prices per foot aren't that bad especially for someone like me that doesn't buy a whole lot at one time.

Thanks again, bookmarked

[rich_knob_sales]

Thanks, Guru! I am already a customer of Storm Copper, LOL, I ordered their sampler pack last fall! I can share samples of the samples if anyone wants them!

Copper is PLENTY strong for jewelry!!!! I don't like the plate because the one necklace I made first & wore to test the plate came off the beads and it looked like shit so I remade it with solid copper beads & threw out the plated beads. I will check out the other links later.

I'm still getting the faux replies & have not worked up enough nerve to contact the Russkies!

[mypencilart]

Most of the copper stuff I've done were beaded chain. I've not used but one bare copper chain in one of the pieces that's listed. I'm getting tired of making the beaded so I'm trying the plated. The stuff I received yesterday looks and feels quality.

I think once I sell another bunch, I'll try that place out. I'm kinda stuck, I shouldn't really be putting the money back into the arte, but if I don't make the arte I can't sell it.

[rich_knob_sales]

Just saying mine did not wear well - so I'm glad I tested it!!!!

[mypencilart]

I buy a lot of Patina Queen hand antiqued brass, it comes to you nice and dark, once you start working on it, it lightens up, sometimes dramatically.

I'm always leery of the silver plated stuff. I did end up getting some, I'm not concerned with the Trinity Brass plated stuff, but some of the others, I will do a wear test first. I also have Rhodium plated stuff, might should wear test it too.

[bunnspec]

That rhodium plate is HARD stuff to wear off-being a member of the platinum family of metals, it is also very expensive-in '08 it was up around $10,000/ounce!! I have a Greek key silver bracelet that I blieve is rhodium plated, I wear it all the time and it doesn't corrode or oxidize...

[mypencilart]

I thought that was supposed to be the case. Maybe it'll be fine