High Temp wire for fusing in bottles

SusanHyatt · Post by **SusanHyatt** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 12:42 pm

Can anyone tell me what type of wire and gauge I need to use in the neck of bottles while slumpying? I have used 20 gauge copper from craft stores and it flakes, turns black and isn't strong enough to hold the bottle weight. Any suggestions on where to purchase necessary wire?

Thanks,

Susan

AndyT · Post by **AndyT** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:01 pm

SusanHyatt wrote:Can anyone tell me what type of wire and gauge I need to use in the neck of bottles while slumpying? I have used 20 gauge copper from craft stores and it flakes, turns black and isn't strong enough to hold the bottle weight. Any suggestions on where to purchase necessary wire?

Thanks,

Susan

Nichrome wire. I use 17g.

Lynn g · Post by **Lynn g** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:55 pm

Most places which carry fusing supplies will have nichrome wire; pottery supply stores also carry it.

I have used 16g copper wire for bottles...twist 2 pieces together (Morton has a handy inexpensive tool for this, or you can use a variable speed drill and a vise) and it will be strong and attractive. A wire brush will remove the black flakiness after firing.

SusanHyatt · Post by **SusanHyatt** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:11 pm

Thanks, Sounds very helpful.

S.TImmerman · Post by **S.TImmerman** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:57 am

I'm curious if stainless steel 20lb wire would work? Has anyone tried It ?

You can get a 1000 foot roll under 10.00.
Thanks much!
St

Judd · Post by **Judd** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:12 pm

I have not tried Stainless Steel because everyone has told me it will crack the glass once it's room temperture. But, try it. You may learn something.

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