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Old 2015-05-09, 7:37am
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Thanks for your responses, Debbie and Shelley.
I know the Dona quality is superb, having two of his shell presses in my studio. And the "get what you pay for" adage is precisely why I'm actively inquiring.

Thanks for responding
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Old 2015-05-11, 10:33am
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IF you use fine silver wire - there isn't any need for pickle or clean up as that only happens with the sterling due to copper content. (then you can use silver glass without it affecting the finish).

I have had a few glass headpins pop off the wire if it is wrapped too tight due to the wire not being heated enough and it was just straight at the end. It is best if you make a loop or flatten the end of the wire before adding the glass...
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Old 2015-05-26, 2:38am
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That's interesting Shauna about the glass popping off the wire if it doesn't have a loop or isn't heated enough. I don't heat the end of my wire and some of them are not looped and I've never had that issue before and I've made thousands of those little flowers.
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Old 2016-04-01, 1:18pm
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I just made my first glass headpins for flower centers and was so pleased with them until one popped off as I was making a necklace. Now I'm worried that the others might pop off after I've sold the piece. I didn't make a loop before adding the glass so may have to redo them just to be sure there isn't an issue with the finished piece.
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