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Sources and merchants for metals. Plate, wire, rod, foil.

 

NOTE: See also the files: gilded-food-msg, metals-msg, metalworking-msg, metalworking-FAQ, casting-msg, blacksmithing-msg, bladesmithing-msg.

 

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Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 22:17:55 -0500

From: Malgar Thorvik <sds4168 at ccp.com>

To: sca-arts at raven.cc.ukans.edu

Subject: Re: sheet metal sources?

 

>I'm working up a desire to start making jewellry - torques, bracelets,

>armlets, and such like, with an emphasis less on gems and more on

>metal-based stuff. I have the tools, and sources for the tools I don't

>have, no problem - but finding good, cheap sources for good, cheap

>metal isn't easy. I'm looking for sheet copper and sheet brass in the

>18-24 gauge range; and copper and brass wire, ditto. Silver I can

 

Brass King in Kansas City sells all shapes types sizes of brass stock you

could think of.

 

I use a brazing rod found at a local welding shop for most of my jewelry.

Kilt pins, bracelets, torques, etc.  I get it for approx   4.50 a pound

 

Ld Malgar Thorvik

Brass forging, Venitian and Glass bead maker, leather

 

 

Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 06:50:51 -0700 (PDT)

From: Heidi Johnson <heidij at rocketmail.com>

To: sca-arts at raven.cc.ukans.edu

Subject: Re: sheet metal sources?

 

---ALBAN at delphi.com wrote:

> I'm working up a desire to start making jewellry - torques, bracelets,

> armlets, and such like, with an emphasis less on gems and more on

> metal-based stuff. I have the tools, and sources for the tools I don't

> have, no problem - but finding good, cheap sources for good, cheap

> metal isn't easy. I'm looking for sheet copper and sheet brass in the

> 18-24 gauge range; and copper and brass wire, ditto. Silver I can

> get locally; gold is beyond my present skill level (although it would

> be nifty to try, some day).

> Do y'all know of any good metal stores? Or should I start scrounging

> in junkyards?

 

     Don't get scrap metal -- it's cheap enough new, and scrap is

generally harder to work with.  If you want a clean finish, you save

yourself a lot of work starting with one.  Another general word of

advice -- get good tools.  Not outrageously expensive, but don't shop

at the hardware store.

 

     There are lots* of "mail order" sources for jewelry supplies and

metal.  In particular, there are a bunch of companies based in the

Southwest that sell copper findings, sheet, and wire. I'll go home

and dig through for a few sources, but the best advice I can give

anyone interested in jewelry is to go to the bookstore and buy a copy

of Lapidary Journal magazine.  Even if you skip the wonderful

articles, it's worth it for the ads.  Call every toll-free number/free

catalog you see listed and you're well on your way to having a good

vendor list.

 

     And yes, there are always local sources.  But remember, there's

no sales tax if you buy from out of state.  And the shipping costs are

fairly minimal.  Or, declare yourself a sole proprietorship with the

state and voila -- you're tax-exempt.

 

Hope this helps.  Good Luck!

Kassia of Trebizond, Barony of Nordskogen, Northshield, Midrealm

mka Heidi Johnson

 

 

Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 08:43:28 -0500

From: Tim Weitzel <wcrobert at blue.weeg.uiowa.edu>

To: sca-arts at raven.cc.ukans.edu

Subject: Re: sheet metal sources?

 

Oh goody, a chance to plug something...

 

Alban, if you can get a copy of the Calon Scrolls that covers the coins of

Calontir from Arwin and Chepe through Gilligan and Aedilith, you will find

an appendix that lists several sources of sheet and other jewelry metals.

If you like, I can get there addresses and post them. Otherwise, look for

TSI, Inc. distribuiting out of Seattle or Bartlett & Co. distributing out

of Chicago.  Those have been my main sources of metal for coins as well as

many other metal and jewelry tools.  

 

Tryffin ap Myrddin

Shadowdale, Calontir

 

 

Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 07:29:18 -0700 (PDT)

From: Heidi Johnson <heidij at rocketmail.com>

To: sca-arts at raven.cc.ukans.edu

Subject: Re: sheet metal sources?

 

---Tim Weitzel  wrote:

> ....Otherwise, look for

> TSI, Inc. distribuiting out of Seattle or Bartlett & Co. distributing out

> of Chicago.  

 

    TSI isn't bad.  I've been getting a lot from Greiger's lately, out

of, um, Pasadena, I think.  And Reactive Metals has some way cool

stuff.  Platinum, Niobium, etc. in sheet, wire and findings.

 

Kassia

 

 

Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 21:55:37 PST

From: "T Cardy" <otterbabi at hotmail.com>

To: sca-arts at raven.cc.ukans.edu

Subject: Re: Brass help

 

For a good source of assorted metals: gold, silver platinum, gold filled

and jewelers brass (in wire up to 10ga for brass and 16ga in sheets).

Try www.riogrande.com - register on their site for free and they will

send you a set of catalogues (I spent hours pouring through them).  I

have ordered a lot of jewelry findings from them - very knowledgable

people who really want to help you!

 

Timothy Van Vlear

 

 

From: Rick Drake <ainarm at cox.net>

Date: May 24, 2006 11:09:46 AM CDT

To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>

Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Brass Sheet

 

From: Jean Paul de Sens

<<< So, where does everyone buy their brass sheets at ? I'm looking for a good source of inexpensive brass in quasi bulk sizes.  Basically, several square feet in the .040-.060 thickness, mainly for armour embellishment. >>>

 

This is where I got my latest order of brass sheet.  They seem to have a pretty large selection and may be able to help you out.

http://www.metalliferous.com/index.htm

Ainar

 

 

From: Chris Zakes <dontivar at gmail.com>

Date: May 24, 2006 4:54:30 PM CDT

To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>

Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Brass Sheet

 

> So, where does everyone buy their brass sheets at ? I'm looking for  

> a good

> source of inexpensive brass in quasi bulk sizes. Basically, several

> square feet in the .040-.060 thickness, mainly for armour  

> embellishment.

>

> JP

 

If you live in a larger city, I'd suggest checking the Yellow Pages for

"Metal Distributors" or something similar. If that doesn't work,

McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/) sells pretty much *everything*.

 

          -Tivar Moondragon

 

 

From: Lori Campbell <countesskat at yahoo.com>

Date: May 24, 2006 4:57:54 PM CDT

To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>

Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Brass Sheet

 

I used to use Swest Inc. in Dallas, but I seem to remember hearing that

they've gone out of business.  Over the past few years I've had good

luck with Monsterslayer.com.  They have red brass, yellow brass and

copper in sheets.

 

http://www.monsterslayer.com/miscpages/Cop&;BrasS&W.htm

 

Kat  >^.,.^<

 

 

From: Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg at yahoo.com>

Date: May 24, 2006 6:44:41 PM CDT

To: ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org

Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Brass Sheet

 

Two kinds of brass, 'red brass' (higher copper content) & 'yellow  

brass' (higher tin content, more

gold color); different vendors may carry either or one only, so know  

which one you want.

 

Metalliforus is good, as mentioned: http://www.metalliferous.com/

index.html

 

I think you can also buy it at Rio Grande Jewelry Supply, though  

their catalog is not online, you

can call them: www.riogrande.com

 

Also, check out Indian Jewelry Supply at: http://www.ijsinc.com/

Catalog online, and they will send you a CD catalog; didn't see  

yellow brass on their page.

 

Also, some of the smaller hardware stores, like Ace, will carry a  

display from 'K&S' metals

company, in a white and red container, with all shapes and sizes of  

brass and steel sheet, tubes,

wires, etc.  They are reasonably priced; and would be local.

 

Hillary

 

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