Yep, I've been asked to encase a solid gold nugget in a shaped bead.
I really don't know whether to have a go at this or not. I'm sure the person doesn't have a stash of these things for me to practise on!
There doesn't seem to be a lot out there in googleland to help with whether it's a wise thing to try. Apparently this one is roughly 10x15mm, but I'm assuming it would also be roughly that thick. Seems awfully big.
Would it bubble up like silver wire, meaning you couldn't see it anyway?
Would it fume soft glass at soft glass temperatures?
Hell, would it just melt?
Would it just crack the glass anyway, given its density?
Would better results be possible with boro? In which case, I'd be referring the job on to someone with a bigger torch!
I'm hoping the collective wisdom of LE can help me with a decision.
Thanks, all
