Fused Copper Wire

One of my fears in making jewelry is the soldering technique as far as I can remember as a child I've seen my father's soldering materials and tools and how he manage to work those hot flames and I said "WOW" that's tough work. Last year i bought a micro torch just in case I have the courage to try...in my mind I tried soldering like practicing it a hundred times and there's always the word "What If" every time I hold the torch then put it back. I told my mother about the idea of soldering and she says "It will not happen until you try to make it happen". Now for the first time in soldering using a micro torch as a starter I use raw copper wire to fuse, micro torch, fire brick, goggles, and a glass of water to cool off the hot wire and I was wondering since fine silver can be fused without flux maybe copper can be fused also in the same process.

After a couple of attempt to fuse copper wire finally I manage to make one better.

These are fused fine silver wire that I've soldered to make rings and pendant charm and it looks nice but not as perfect as I imagine it but its a start.:)

For me always try something new to learn.

Cheers,

Gracie

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