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Using a Butane Micro Torch to Create Copper Wire Headpins for Handmade Jewelry Part 2

As promised, here are a few picture examples of this process and how the wire should be positioned against the flame...

Please read Part 1 for 'the trick' and for safety considerations.

I've seen this process done with the flame pointed in the vertical position, upright and the wire held over the flame.  I don't  care for it as I've had that copper ball 'fall off' of the wire on a few occasions.. the concern obviously being that the molten copper will fall into the tip of your torch.  So I do this sideways, requiring that I turn the headpin once it melts, but I find it a much safer way, if you're new to melting wire.  Have fun!  Be safe!

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3 comments:

  1. jelly andrewsAugust 14, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I am glad you shared this information. But how long does it take to melt the wire? Thanks anyway for sharing this one.

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  2. IzzyGumboAugust 15, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    If you have the flame properly on the end of the wire, it happens quite fast... depending on the gauge, 3 to 5 seconds to about 10 seconds.

    Thanks for asking!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 15, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Thank you so much for this!

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