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Wire-Wrapped Pendants 101: Why I Still Use This Ancient Technique
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Why does sterling silver tarnish?
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Pure silver is highly tarnish resistant, but it is far too soft for use in everyday jewelry. Sterling silver has been the jewelry standard since the 14th century, it is an alloy (mix of metals) with a small amount of copper. This allows sterling silver to offer the luster we love, with durability needed for jewelry and other household goods. Over time, any sterling silver jewelry exposed to air will tarnish. Comprised of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. It’s the other metals, typically copper, that make sterling silver tarnish. The copper reacts to moisture and sulfur in the air,...
Wire Wrapping Workshop
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new website
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Welcome to Giulian Lyns first official webpage! Feel free to offer feedback on ease of navigation and let me know what you think in general!