I have the 14 mm, 6 point.
For what I want, it is the perfect size.
I make bellflowers as charm dangle accents for necklaces and bracelets.
I do not want the larger presses. They are big honking thangs.
And, I personally do not like the look of small bellflowers made in a big press (using less glass). The contours of those flowers are not right, or something? To me, they don't look "right." JMHO.
I use steel wire--19 gauge, Hillman brand, from Ace Hardware, about $2.99 a roll.
The Hillman wire also comes in black steel.
I have used copper wire. It's nice.
I have also used nickel silver wire. It's shiny after pickling.
No sterling wire...can't take the heat.
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