Working with Niobium : niobium jewelry wire

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Working with Niobium

Like the precious metals, niobium is very ductile and extremely slow to work harden. It cuts easily with a jeweler's saw and can be hand formed, dapped, chased, and forged with ease. It has moderate density-about a third that of gold, twice that of titanium, and 10 percent greater than that of iron. In cold working, such as rolling, drawing, forging, and swedging, niobium can be reduced as much as 90 percent in cross-sectional area before annealing. In some processes, annealing is not necessary and reduction is unlimited.

At room temperatures, a thin adherent oxide film forms on the metal's surface. This film is transparent and self-healing. It protects the metal from corrosion and protects the wearer from the metal. Niobium reacts with atmospheric oxygen and other gases at temperatures as low as 230°C/446°F. The metal should not be exposed to an atmosphere above 370°C/700°F for longer than a few minutes to prevent further oxidation.

Niobium's tendency to oxidize also means that annealing requires a high vacuum (10-4 Torr min.) or an inert atmosphere, vacuum being preferred. Heat treatment at 1,200°C/2,218°F for one hour provides for complete recrystalization of material cold worked over 50 percent.

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Niobium Dangling Earrings (niobium jewelry wire)

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Niobium Dangling Earrings

Designer Holly Yahsi Created these unique earrings

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Mosaic Earrings (niobium jewelry)

Mosaic Earrings
A mosaic of spots on a dark purple background with light blue hammered niobium dangles

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Titanium Brooch

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A distinctive ceramic rectangle bead - niobium jewelry wire

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Castle Door -- KR28

A distinctive ceramic rectangle bead (Chinook Jewelry Design) reminiscent of doors of remote and mythical castles dangles from Swarovski crystal pearls of magical hues.
Niobium wire and earwire.
2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) long.

source: http://www.gianani.com/keramik3.html

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Dichroic glass combo - niobium jewelry wire

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Dichroic glass combo with silver wire wrapping and purple niobium earwires.
1-5/16" H x 5/16" W















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Whisper of Life KR35

The first young green of spring -- buds and branches emerge and mingle with the blue sky. Ceramic rectangle artbeads (Chinook Jewelry Designs) dangle from dyed green mother of pearl rounds topped with bright green Czech glass beads, both encased in lovely brass bead caps. Brass jumpring, brass wire, niobium earwire. Two and a half inches (6.4 cm) long.

source: http://www.gianani.com/keramik3.html

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niobium jewelry wire - Striking ceramic swirl

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Journey -- KR24

Striking ceramic swirl charm (Gaea) hangs delicately from a single

Swarovski crystal pearl accent with a tiny crystal bead. Copper wire.

Niobium earwire. 2 7/8 inches (6.2 cm) long.

source: http://www.gianani.com/keramik3.html

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niobium jewelry wire - Harmony -- KR21

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Harmony -- KR21

Unusual ceramic heart bead (Gaea) dangles from bayong wood accented with small Swarovski opaque crystal and wood seed bead. Copper wire. Niobium earwire. 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) long.

source: http://www.gianani.com/keramik3.html

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about niobium

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NIOBIUM is a very rare, pure metal which is one of the natural elements on the periodic table {#41}. Titanium and Tantalum are other metals that are similar to Niobium, all are in general use as jewellery materials.

Niobium is good for people who are allergic
or sensitive to other metals

It is slightly more expensive than Sterling Silver, to buy in sheet, wire and tubing form.
Niobium's unique properties include:

• hypoallergenic
• light-refractive
• very strong
• light weight

WHAT IS NIOBIUM?
Niobium, a soft, shiny, white metal, is also known as columbium since it was originally discovered in a mineral named columbite. Like tantalum, niobium resists corrosion and maintains good physical properties at high temperatures but offers other outstanding attributes. Although frequently found in the same minerals as tantalum, niobium is more plentiful in nature. Over 50 million pounds of niobium products are produced each year. The largest market for niobium (85%) is in high-strength, low-alloy steel production where it brings high temperature strength and corrosion resistance to gas pipelines, automobile components and structural steel. Smaller volumes of niobium are used in superalloys with nickel, cobalt and iron for jet aircraft engine and power generation turbine blades. Specialty niobium alloys are used in superconducting magnets and cable for applications including magnetic resonance imaging for medical diagnostics and particle accelerators for physics research, and in high intensity, sodium vapor lighting applications. Niobium oxide improves the refractive index of optical glass, allowing for thinner and lighter lenses, advanced optics, camera lenses, and eyeglasses. Niobium and niobium oxides are also emerging as a dielectric material for electronic capacitors.

HISTORY
Niobium was first discovered in 1801 by Charles Hatchett in England, the pure metal was refined in 1861. Niobium's natural colour before anodizing is nickel-grey. It has a melting point of 2467°C {4475°F} and therefore can't be soldered, it can only be fusion welded. The economically most important deposits are in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia and China. In addition there are exploited deposits in Western and Central African countries, CIS countries, Central and South America, Burma and Europe, although Germany (Kaisershuhl), Norway and Finland are interesting from a purely mineralogical point of view.

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niobium jewelry wire - Wire wrapped necklaces

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Wire wrapped necklaces

Materials used: copper, sterling silver and niobium wire, dicroic focal stone in one and the other has hammered S links heart is wooven w/ assorted czech beads.

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Niobium Wire Style Hair Wraps

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Niobium Wire Style Hair Wraps measure approximately 3 1/2" in length and 1/4" in diameter


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Sequence (bracelet) - Byzantine chain bracelet made from 20 gauge niobium wire.

source: http://www.brickware.com/art/portfolio-jewelry.html


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niobium jewelry wire - Spectrum® Jewelry

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When people see the titanium and niobium, sometimes they say, "Oh, kids wear a lot of that don't they." Then they notice the way it is combined with silver, gold filled wire or beads and they realize that this titanium and niobium is definitely for grownups.

The Spectrum^® anodized titanium and niobium jewelry is hand "painted" using electricity. The idea for the color changing technique evolved from the dyeing of yarns. Each one is completely unique. The colors, whether they are soft or bold appear to change with the light and perspective.

source: http://www.wireweavers.com/jewelry/spectrum-jewelry.htm

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Anodized Niobium - 8.4 mm Round Open Jumpring - 18 gauge - Rose Gold (10 grams)
Wire thickness is 18 gauge (approx 1.2 mm). Inside diameter is 7/32 inch, (approx 5.9 mm). Outside diameter is 5/8 inch (approx 8.4 mm). 10 grams is approx. 46 rings. By the pack of 10 grams.


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Niobium Necklace
Anodized Niobium, Vermeil, Sterling Silver Chain with 14k Gold Beads, Freshwater Pearl.

Niobium was named after the mythological Greek goddess, Niobe, whose children were slain by another mythological character. The ancient Greeks believed that colored gemstones were Niobe's tears that she cried for her lost children.

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Hold on to the colors of Fall with this pair. Beautiful ceramic pendant (Chinook Jewelry Designs) sways from a dyed fossil bead and a dazzling Swarovski crystal. Copper wire. Niobium earwire. 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) long.

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source: http://www.gianani.com/keramik3.html

Anodized Niobium (niobium jewelry wire)

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Anodized Niobium - what a scintillating rainbow of colours! The anodizing process -- similar to electroplating, the colour is formed by running a current through the metal in an electrolytic bath -- creates a layer of colour on the surface of the wire that is reasonably durable - not indestructible, but reasonable. The finish can be marred by rubbing against harder materials, i.e. steel, or by your pliers when assembling. We suggest wrapping the jaws of your pliers with masking tape.

It is strong (the 18 gauge is similar to sterling, and the 22 gauge is similar to fine silver), corrosion resistant, and hypo-allergenic. Colour can vary slightly from batch to batch. The jumprings are saw cut. As much as is possible, the wire will be shipped in one continuous piece. It is lighter weight than sterling silver, and contrasts nicely with sterling in chain mail designs. The wire makes attractive ear wires or decorative designs.

Anodized wire should NOT be soldered or heated to melting (no making your own headpins, sorry). Clean with soap and water, not harsh chemicals. The colours may change if you have very reactive skin - but it does not create allergic reactions.

Anodized Niobium - 8.4 mm Round Open Jumpring - 18 gauge - Dark Rose (10 grams)
Wire thickness is 18 gauge (approx 1.2 mm). Inside diameter is 7/32 inch, (approx 5.9 mm). Outside diameter is 5/8 inch (approx 8.4 mm). 10 grams is approx. 46 rings.

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Niobium is a refractory metal first discovered in 1801 by English scientist Charles Hatchett, who originally dubbed the substance columbium. It was not until the soft, ductile metal was rediscovered approximately 40 years later by German chemist Heinrich Rose that it received its current name. Reminiscent in appearance to steel and platinum, niobium occurs naturally around the world and exhibits several highly useful characteristics, including good corrosion resistance, shock absorption, and a very high melting temperature of 2,468 degrees Celsius. Due to these and other constructive properties, niobium finds a significant amount of use, especially in alloys. Niobium alloys are, for instance, commonly utilized for industrial, aerospace, and superconducting applications, such as magnetic resonance imaging and trains that levitate through the use of magnetism.

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Colorful Metal Jewelry

Many of these pieces are formed from niobium, a metal element that is strong, corrosion resistant, and hypo-allergenic.

Before forming the pieces, the niobium was anodized using electricity to create a vibrant, colorful surface. The resulting colors, ranging from pale blue to vivid purple, depend on the level of current used. Since niobium is hypo-allergenic, it can often be worn by people who are allergic to sterling silver or base metals.

Some of these pieces are formed from enameled copper wire, which is available in a rainbow of colors, many of which can not be found in anodized niobium. All colored copper earrings have hypo-allergenic niobium ear wires.

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source: http://www.seaandstar.com/colorfulMetal.htm

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These beautiful fused glass earings have a translucent blue base with textured pink dichroic glass placed across the top (which can appear green at certain angles). The dichroic glass captures the light in a dazzling way! Attached is a sterling jump ring and blue niobium wire. Niobium is great for the metal sensitive ear! The earings measure 5/8" long, 3/8" wide and are very lightweight and comfortable to wear. Each piece of glass is individually cut and placed together. No two are ever exactly alike.


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NIOBIUM ~ 99.9% Niobium is a naturally occurring element from the periodic table. Niobium is extremely hypoallergenic, unlike common color coated copper wires or nickel. It is more rare and precious than gold, and commonly used in the electronics and space industries. You probably already own some in your cell phone or computer. Niobium is electrically oxidized to create brilliant colors that are long lasting, as long as the oxidation is not rubbed off from harsh abrasives (polishing). The colors are created by the reflection off the layer of thickness of oxidation. Titanium compares to niobium as copper compares to silver in value. Niobium dulled from dust and oils can be brought back to vibrance with a gentle non- abrasive soap and dried with a soft cloth. The color is very durable, so long as the oxidization is not scratched off by abrasives.


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Niobium Ear Wires -- Niobium is an amazing metal very similar to titanium. It is shinier and the colours are more vibrant. It is coloured the same way as titanium using electricity, which creates a layer of oxidization in brilliant colour. It is also impossible to be allergic to this metal so it is perfect for everyone, including those with metal sensitivities! The natural form of this wire is similar to titanium in that is has a matte grey, yet sparkley finish, but not shiny like sterling.


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Anodized Bronze Niobium Hooks & Wire Work,
with Geniune Copper & Bronze beads. Featuring Genuine, Beautiful
nice dark yet transparent Smokey Quarts Cubes

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Superconducting Niobium Wire - niobium jewelry wire

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One particularly important area of the superconductor field is the search for durable and efficient superconducting wire. Applications for which such wire could be used include advanced utility cables, motors, and power generators. As in other areas of the superconductor field, advances in superconducting wire have been incremental. The very first commercial superconducting wire was developed by researchers at Westinghouse in 1962. The material from which the pioneering wire was fabricated was an alloy of niobium and titanium (NbTi). Since the early achievements in the field at Westinghouse, superconducting wire has since been developed out of many other materials, produced via several different processes, and manufactured by a number of different companies.

Some superconducting wire has been produced from low temperature superconductors that require liquid helium for cooling, but the vast majority of interest has been in high temperature superconducting (HTS) wire that can be cooled much more cheaply with liquid nitrogen (a common refrigerant) since the discovery of superconductors with significantly higher critical temperatures than conventional superconductors in the 1980s. The first generation (1G) of HTS wire is available commercially today and is prepared through a powder-in-tube process somewhat similar to the way traditional wire of copper or aluminum is made. 1G HTS wire is a composite structure often containing more than 50 filaments of superconducting material embedded in a non-superconducting matrix, such as a silver alloy. It can be utilized in various motor, electric power grid, generator, and magnet applications, though its employment has thus far been limited. Improved fabrication methods may eventually improve performance and reduce costs enough that 1G HTS wire becomes more heavily depended upon for commercial applications, but many companies have been focusing more on the potential of second generation (2G) HTS wire in recent years.

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Superconducting Niobium Wire

Ever since superconductivity was discovered by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes in 1911, scientists have sought ways to utilize the phenomenon for the benefit of humanity. Many years transpired and a significant amount of research was carried out before superconductors were made suitable for any practical applications. In fact, many potential commercial uses of superconductors still have not been achieved, as various challenges remain that have yet to be overcome. The dream of a world filled with advanced superconductor-based products has not been as easy to achieve as many optimists anticipated in the 1980s, when great strides forward were made in the field at an amazingly rapid pace. Instead, the process of moving such products from the realm of science fiction to the laboratory to full-scale commercial production has been a gradual process, and one that is ongoing.

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about niobium - niobium jewelry wire

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Niobium (Nb) is named after Niobe, daughter of Tantalus. Ore reserves are found in Canada, Brazil, Nigeria, Zaire and Russia. Nb is used in pure and alloyed form in superconductors, sodium vapor lamps (street lights), rocket boosters and other aerospace applications.

Niobium is so slow to work harden annealing is not necessary for most applications. (Annealing requires a high vacuum or an inert atmosphere furnace.) The reactive metals cannot be soldered and must be joined with cold techniques, i.e. rivets, nuts & bolts, or special settings. Findings can be fusion welded with Sparkie welders. Highly formable, very colorable via anodizing, this is the most popular of the reactive metals.

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Niobium (pronounced /naɪˈoʊbiəm/), or columbium (/kəˈlʌmbiəm/) is a chemical element that has the symbol Nb and atomic number 41. A rare, soft, gray, ductile transition metal, niobium is found in pyrochlore and columbite. It was first discovered in the latter mineral and so was initially named columbium; now that mineral is also called "niobite". Niobium is used in special steel alloys as well as in welding, nuclear industries, electronics, optics and jewelry.

Characteristics

Niobium is a shiny grey, ductile metal that takes on a bluish tinge when exposed to air at room temperature for extended periods. Niobium's chemical properties are almost identical to the chemical properties of tantalum, which appears below niobium in the periodic table.

When it is processed at even moderate temperatures niobium must be placed in a protective atmosphere. The metal begins to oxidize in air at 200 ° C; its most common oxidation states are +3, and +5, although others are also known.

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Joan Dulla of Chandler, Arizona
First Place
Reactive Metals Distinction

Hand crocheted and anodized niobium-wire necklace with Swarovski crystals.

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willy wires - niobium jewelry wire

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Willy Wires jewelry is designed and handmade by artist Willy Reddick. She achieves a fun, colorful and contemporary look by combining sterling silver and anodized niobium wire in 5 colors (pink, purple, teal, yellow, and blue), matte glass abacus beads, seed beads and East Indian glass lustre beads. All earrings have sterling silver ear wires. Please note, colors may vary from examples shown in catalogue

Ornaments

Drawing in air with brass wire and pliers, without the use of a jig, Willy creates unique ornaments in a variety of images ranging in size from about 4" to 5.5". Each one is hammered to create texture and to catch light, and most are finished off with colorful seed beads.

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Dulla crochets niobium wire into airy beads and necklaces studded with Swarovski crystals. The result is jewelry that is bright, colorful, and exuberantly joyful.

The sheer brightness of her work is even more surprising if you know her personal history. An incest survivor, Dulla has used niobium wire to make sculptures that vividly express the pain of that formative experience, as well as to create bright jewelry that represents her triumph over the past. "The jewelry is joyful for me, and very meditative, especially the crocheting," she says. "The first niobium piece I made is called, 'I Can Wear A Rainbow,' when I was coming out of the depths...[In another piece] there's barbed wire surrounding me and holding me in, and then there's me popping through with my colors."

Those bright colors caught the eyes of the judges at MJSA's American Vision Award design competition this spring, and earned Dulla first place in the Reactive Metals Distinction category. It also routinely catches the eyes of consumers at craft shows and art fairs. "It stops people in their tracks," says Dulla. "People walk by jewelry booths and expect to see gold and silver. They don't expect to see the hot colors, especially in something as airy and light as what I'm doing."

That fascination hasn't been shared by everyone in the jewelry world, though. "I've been surprised how many people don't know what [niobium] is, or who think it's cheap. They're surprised [when I tell them] that it costs five times as much as silver," Dulla says. "I was talking to some people who promote [designer jewelry], and they told me they would be delighted to promote my gold and silver, but they wouldn't touch the niobium."

Dulla is hoping to change that attitude. Although she also works in fine silver and 18k gold, and has won awards for that work, it is niobium that really captures her imagination. "It's really different, and it makes my work stand out," she says, noting that niobium offers colors she would find difficult to incorporate any other way. "My work is very flexible, so it moves a lot, and enamel would break and chip. I do patina silver a lot, but you can't control [the colors] the way you can with niobium.

"I've seen fabulous things [in niobium] by other artists, and I don't understand why it's not out in the general public," she concludes. "People are using it for more and more wonderful things. It's just as good as silver and gold."

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Blue and Green Copper Swirls - drop earing with niobium wire

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The colors of sunset! Soft amethyst hue and deep garnet red of these

Swarovski crystals play with the alluring grey tones of this lovely

ceramic charm (Chinook Jewelry Designs). Niobium wire and earwire. 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) long.

source: http://www.gianani.com/keramik3.html

Crystals, Niobium, and clusters of Pearls!

One of a kind Niobium Wire Sculptured Neck Pieces created by "Designs by Deni"
Customize this piece by choosing your favorite Niobium and Crystal colors.

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Anodized Niobium

Anodized niobium is strong, corrosion resistant and hypo-allergenic. The colors are beautifully vibrant. In raw wire form it is a dark silver/grey color.

Our 18g and 20g niobium has the same strength as 1/2 hard sterling silver. The 22g niobium is slightly more pliable and has the same strength as 1/2 hard fine silver.

Niobium weighs about the same as most common chainmail materials - its 6% heavier than steel and 22% lighter than sterling silver.

Anodizing niobium creates an oxide layer. The thickness of this layer creates the colors.

The color may vary from batch to batch slightly, but the alloy we have is pretty consistent so it will not vary a lot.

The anodized layer has appropriate properties for jewelry, but it is not indestructible. It can wear off with rubbing against a harder material - care must be taken with pliers as well.

In order to provide a consistent product we are listing the colors by a number system. The name of the color is for reference only.

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Niobium wire is known for wearability by people with skin sensitivies to many metals. This 20 gauge brown wire is a rich chocolate color. 10 feet per package

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How to Cast Jewelry, Casting Jewelry, and Cast Jewelry Information Described Part 3 (niobium jewelry wire)

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(niobium jewelry wire) Casting Jewelry has also helped the educational branch of “jewelry designing” grow considerably. Today it is considered in par with “fashion designing”. (niobium jewelry wire) Many young students are nowadays looking at jewelry designing as a full time career.

The only draw-back of plated casting jewelry is that is they are used on daily basis, then they might lose their shine and the coated silver or gold respectively. (niobium jewelry wire) If they come in contact with water regularly, then they can turn black. You can get them re-plated and use them. (niobium jewelry wire) As casting jewelry is very fragile and delicate , even a slight mishap can change its shape or even break it.

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Niobium : the essentials (niobium jewelry wire)

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Brief description: the name niobium was adopted officially by IUPAC in 1950, but a few commercial producers still like to refer to it as columbium. Niobium is a shiny, white, soft, and ductile metal, and takes on a bluish tinge when exposed to air at room temperatures for a long time. The metal starts to oxidize in air at high temperatures, and when handled hot must be done so under a protective atmosphere so as to minimize oxide production.



Small and large samples of niobium wire like this, as well as foil, sheet, insulated wire and tube, can be purchased from Advent Research Materials via their web catalogue.

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How to Cast Jewelry, Casting Jewelry, and Cast Jewelry Information Described Part 2 (niobium jewelry wire)

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(niobium jewelry wire) Before this, it was difficult to cast a metal in a desired shape but today it is as simple as it gets, all you need is a creative mind to create new designs and a group of well qualified workers and good machinery to make your own casting jewelry. This also gives you an option to make your own series of new designs. (niobium jewelry wire)

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Learn about Casting Jewelry and the history of Casting Jewelry (niobium jewelry wire)

Casting is a process in which liquid material made from heating metals, is poured in a module, to give the liquid a desired shape. (niobium jewelry wire) Then the liquid is cooled and a solid object in the desired shape and size is obtained. Casting Jewelry is the latest “in-thing” in the fashion markets(niobium jewelry wire) . This jewelry is made from different materials like silver, aluminum, gold, bronze, alloy metals and even plated casting jewelry is available. (niobium jewelry wire)

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Career as a Jewelry Repairer Part 2 (niobium jewelry wire)

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Job Opportunities: A jewelry repairer may work in a jewelry store, a manufacturing plant doing assembly line work or he may be self-employed. If the jewelry repairer chooses to work in a manufacturing plant, he may do only one task repeatedly such as a solderer, polisher or toolsetter. (niobium jewelry wire)

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His Work: The jewelry repairer’s job will most likely be: resetting loose stones, resizing rings, restyling old rings and other pieces, replacing clasps and restringing beads and pearls. (niobium jewelry wire) The job, like most others in this industry, requires a love for jewelry and appreciation of its beauty and charm. The jewelry repairer will feel great pride in his work and joy he brings to others. Restoration of Grandma’s broach or pearls would be very rewarding both to the Repairer and his client.(niobium jewelry wire)

The Future: A variety of jobs are available for the Jewelry Repairer. The sale of jewelry continues to increase. The number of jewelry stores is growing as well as internet sales, TV sales, department store sales and other outlets. A good jewelry repairer will always be able to find employment.(niobium jewelry wire)

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Career as a Jewelry Repairer (niobium jewelry wire)

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The jewelry Repairer needs special training, ability to work on a tedious job for hours and a love for jewelry. He may work in a variety of places and possibly be self-employed.(niobium jewelry wire)

Education Requirements: The repairer should have finished high school where he took classes in chemistry, physics, shop and mechanical drawing. (niobium jewelry wire) He may have attended a community college or trade school where he took courses in jewelry repair techniques, as well as use and care of tools and machines. (niobium jewelry wire)He also learned casting, polishing, stone setting and gem identification. His education probably continued in an on-the-job training program.(niobium jewelry wire)

Job Abilities: The jewelry repairer must be able to work on very tedious tasks for long periods of time. He must have good finger dexterity and good hand and eye coordination. He will be working with very expensive metals such as gold, silver and platinum. (niobium jewelry wire) He will also be working with valuable diamonds and gemstones. (niobium jewelry wire) The jewelry repairer must have mechanical skills to use the tools of the trade such as saws, files, and drills.(niobium jewelry wire)

A handicapped person may find this job appealing since limited mobility would not hinder his work. (niobium jewelry wire) However, he must have the hand, finger and eye dexterity as mentioned above. With these qualifications and a love for jewelry, he can be very successful in this job.

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Making Jewelry - Wire Wrapping 101 Part 3 (niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire) Next, using your chain nose pliers, grasp the loop with the excess wire pointing up. Hold the loop firmly, and with the other hand, work the excess wire away from you and around the short wire between the loop and the top of the bead. (niobium jewelry wire) Work slowly and steadily so that you get the wraps right next to each other. Speed can be your enemy here.

(niobium jewelry wire) When your last wrap touches the top of the bead, stop. Use your cutters to cut the remainder of the excess wire off as closely as you can. A word about cutters. The side of the semi-flush cutter that is smooth and flat will make a cut with the smallest point.

The side (pictured at the beginning of the article) that is angled will produce the largest point on the end of the wire. (niobium jewelry wire) So it is best to have the flat side of the cutters facing the wire that will remain with the angled side toward the "waste" wire. Use your chain nose pliers to gently squeeze the very end of the wire into its final position. Run your finger over it to be certain that it will not poke or scratch the wearer.(niobium jewelry wire)

Voila! You have made your first wrapped loop. You are well on your way to making beautiful jewelry. (niobium jewelry wire) Last thing to remember is practice, practice, practice. Do not expect to do it perfectly the first time or even the seventh. But do keep at it. As I said in the beginning, this is the single most valuable wire wrapping technique that you can learn.

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Making Jewelry - Wire Wrapping 101 (niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire) Insert the wire or the headpin into the bead keeping in mind whether or not there is a top and bottom to the bead. You will need to leave a space between the bottom of the loop you are about to make and the top of the bead for the wraps. (niobium jewelry wire) Depending on how many wraps around the wire you want to make, either grasp the wire by the tips of the round nose pliers or further toward the jaws. This is mostly a matter of experience and much depends on the gauge of wire that you are using. Then make a right angle bend in the wire or headpin.(niobium jewelry wire)

Next, decide how big you want your finished loop to be. For a very small loop use the tips of the round nose pliers. For a larger loop, use a part of the RNP that is closer to the joint. Grasp the wire with the RNP so that one of the jaws is on top.(niobium jewelry wire)

Hold the round nose pliers so that the end of the wire is pointing away from you. (niobium jewelry wire) Using the other hand put your fingers close to the RNP and push the wire toward you over the jaw that is on top. Then pull the wire the rest of the way around until the bottom jaw stops you. (niobium jewelry wire)

Slightly loosen your grip on the wire with the round nose pliers so that you can rotate the bottom jaw out of the way without losing your place along the length of the jaw. Finish taking the wire all the way around the jaw. (niobium jewelry wire) You may have to pull the wire slightly to the side to pass the bead.

Remove the loop from the pliers and inspect it for symmetry. (niobium jewelry wire) Everything should be at right angles to each other. Also, the loop should be centered on the shaft of the wire as is sticks up out of the bead. (niobium jewelry wire) If the loop is not centered, re-insert the round nose pliers jaw until it stops, grasp the loop with the pliers and roll your hand away from the excess wire until the loop is centered. Straighten the excess back to a right angle.

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Making Jewelry - Wire Wrapping 101 (niobium jewelry wire)

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Do you know what the one basic wire working technique is, that is so useful when making jewelry that it is well worth taking the time to learn and practice? It is known as the wrapped loop. There are photographs to accompany this article. (niobium jewelry wire) They may be found at SyZyGy Jewelry. A working link to the site can be found at the end of this article. Go to About Us & More. Under that main menu heading you will find Wrapped Loop; click on that. (niobium jewelry wire)

If you do not know how to solder silver and gold, this is the most secure way to attach one design element to another. It will also let you make a pendant out of any bead, make your own chain and produce wonderful earrings that will not come apart.(niobium jewelry wire)

To begin, you will need:

1. chain nose pliers

2. round nose pliers

3. cutters

4. 20 or 22 gauge wire or 3" headpins (the wire should be half hard)

5. an assortment of beads

Chain nose pliers (CNP) are like needle nose pliers without the grooves on the inside of the jaws. This allows you to grip the wire without marring it. Round nose pliers (RNP) have two smooth, conical jaws that get larger toward the joint. The cutters should be semi-flush. Box joints are better than joints like you would find on a pair of scissors.(niobium jewelry wire)

I rarely use headpins. I prefer wire because it is less wasteful, but if you do not like the look of the handmade headpin, then by all means, use commercially made headpins.(niobium jewelry wire) It is best to practice with 3" headpins because it gives you more to work with. So, let's begin.(niobium jewelry wire)

If you are using wire instead of headpins, cut a piece that is about 10" long. Any longer and it gets a little difficult to manage. Straighten the wire. (niobium jewelry wire)To make the headpin, grab the wire at one end with the very tips of the chain nose pliers. Bend the wire back on itself, but not all the way. Pinch the end closed the rest of the way with the CNP. If the hole in your bead is large, make a larger crimp. You do not really want the "head" to be pulled up inside of the bead.(niobium jewelry wire)

Wire Gauges (niobium wire jewelry)

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In order to determine how large any given wire is, you need to use a wire gauge. A wire gauge, as a form of measurement, can tell the width of a wire by calculating its diameter or by its cross-sectional range. It is important to ascertain this so that you will know the capacity of a certain wire in terms of the electrical current its can securely absorb. A wire gauge can likewise inform you of a wire’s level of resistance to electricity as well as its weight for every unit of its length. Although it would seem that wire gauges are more significant in electrical wiring, it also has its uses for non-electrical wiring.(niobium wire jewelry)

(niobium wire jewelry)In the United States as well as in other countries, the American Wire Gauge (AWG) is adopted to refer to a standard way of measuring the diameter of a wire. The AWG is applicable particularly for electrical wires that are nonferrous.(niobium wire jewelry)

(niobium wire jewelry)Wire gauges can be classified into two, the empirical and the geometric. The empirical covers the old forms of wire measurements, the basis of which are on the sequence of wires that are drawn. This was the standard used even before the eighteenth century. The geometric wire gauges became prevalent in the nineteenth century and continue to be popular today. The AWG is the geometric type of wire gauges.(niobium wire jewelry)

(niobium wire jewelry)As to appearance, wire gauges may be circular or oblong in form. The most popular was the circular form, containing notches of various widths around its edges so that it can take a variety of wire as well as sheet metals.

(niobium wire jewelry) The oblong form has similar notches. Every notch on the wire gauges corresponds to a number for the purpose of measurement. There are variations in the gauges’ appearances as some might have wedge-like holes where the wire would be pushed. Wire gauges play an important role whenever a wire is needed to serve whatever purpose.

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Getting To Know Your Wire Before Making Jewelry - Final Part (niobium jewelry wire)

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(niobium jewelry wire): When you choose a project one of the most important decisions to make is what size of wire you are going to use for that particular project. You will also need to decide what hardness of wire will work best. (niobium jewelry wire)There are mainly three types of hardness to choose from. Which type is selected is primarily based on what part of the piece it will be used on, such as the clasp, connector, or jump ring. You may find the need to use a mixture of hardness in the same piece of jewelry. Thus, it is crucial to understand the differences and how each type works best.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire)The hardness of the wire will be related to silver or gold-filled wire. Once you have gained experience, more than likely you will move on to wires that fall in this category. You now will need to select the wire that best fits your needs by size, type, and hardness. The three degrees of hardness are dead soft, half-hard, and full-hard.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire)Part of the process of making wire includes the wire being pulled through a tool the diameter of the wire. The more times it is pulled, the harder it will be. Being familiar with the use for each type is important to the jewelry artist. The first type of hardness is called Dead Soft. This type of wire is easy to work with because it is soft. It is also easy to locate. Jewelry artists who work on wire sculptures normally work with this type of wire.(niobium jewelry wire)

The next type of hardness is Half-Hard. This wire is harder than dead-soft. It is strong yet it is still easy to bend into desired shapes. This type of wire is used for many purposes including earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. It can add an extra interest to any piece.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire)The final type of hardness is Full-Hard. This type of wire is used by jewelry artists who do not want to solder pieces together. They hold their shape nicely when wrapped. This eliminates the need to be soldered.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire)There are many qualities to think about when selecting the type of wire to use. Another one to remember is the shape of the wire. You will see a variety of shapes including round, half round, and square. It is very easy to create a different look of your jewelry just by merely changing the wire you use. Before proceeding with a substitution of your wire type, make sure you consider what part it will play in your new piece of jewelry.(niobium jewelry wire)

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Getting To Know Your Wire Before Making Jewelry Part III (niobium jewelry wire)

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(niobium jewelry wire): There are a variety of types of wire (niobium jewelry wire) available for use by the jewelry artist. It depends on the type of project you are working on. After practicing with the different types, you might also develop a preference for a specific type of wire (niobium jewelry wire) over another. This is an option only if your project does not require a specific type.(niobium jewelry wire)

If you are a person who likes to wear gold or want to give this option to your customers, gold-filled would be a wonderful choice. This type of wire (niobium jewelry wire) is only plated on one layer. Gold-filled is many layers of gold.(niobium jewelry wire)

If you feel ready to step up to a more expensive wire (niobium jewelry wire), than gold would be a good choice. This is not recommended unless you have practiced and are feeling sure of yourself. There are various karats to choose from. The karat range is from 10 to 24. There are other colors to select also. Other examples types of gold are rose and white gold. It is a matter of preference.(niobium jewelry wire)

There are many companies that sell the last type of wire(niobium jewelry wire). These are fun to work with and are lower in cost. You can find coated wire (niobium jewelry wire) easily on the Internet and many craft stores. The main consideration when working with this wire (niobium jewelry wire) is to be careful not to damage the coating.

A great tool to use when you work with coated wire (niobium jewelry wire) is the nylon-nose plier. Another option would be to cover your regular pliers with a cloth. This too can help eliminate damage to your wire (niobium jewelry wire). Do not let this concern keep you from trying to work with this type of wire (niobium jewelry wire). You will find there are a variety of colors to choose from to create festive and beautiful pieces of jewelry. Working with this type of wire can be fun for many ages. There is no limited to what you can make with it. Jump in and have fun!(niobium jewelry wire)

By Amy Ressa
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Jewelry Making For Beginners - Wire Work (niobium jewelry wire)

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(niobium jewelry wire) The basics: Threading the bead onto the wire coil, then cut the wire, leaving 0.5inches or 1cm on either side. Using the round-nosed pliers curl these ends into a loop. Do this with several beads and you can link them together in a chain.(niobium jewelry wire).

(niobium jewelry wire) Making your own eye pin: Cut the wire to your desired length. Flush cut the ends. Place one end of your wire at the back of the round-nosed pliers then curl it al the way round. (niobium jewelry wire) Next, using the chain-nosed pliers bend the loop back towards yourself, this is called breaking the neck and should create a curve below the loop. Then to shape the eye pin, put the loop back onto the round nose pliers and bend the length of wire until it is straight. Do this at both ends if you wish.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire) Making a spiral: Cut a length of wire depending on what size you want the spiral to be (if making two or more of the same size remember what length you used.) Next, using the tip of your round-nosed pliers curl the end of the wire into a tight circle. (niobium jewelry wire) Then with the flat-nosed pliers grip tightly and curl the wire around on itself. To finish curl a small loop back the opposite way to enable you to attach it to you jewelry piece.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire) Spirals can be made closed or open (open take a bit of practice to keep the space even). The open ones can also be made uneven, of course with short sharp movements. (niobium jewelry wire) You can put beads on them, make smaller ones and attach them to larger ones. Hammer them flat.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire) S-links: These are my favorite things to make. They are so simple yet look professional when done. Flush cut 9cm of wire; create two small loops at the ends of the wire, in opposite directions. (niobium jewelry wire) Then, gripping the wire at the base of the small loop bend a larger loop in the opposite direction. Repeat this at the other end. If desired flatten the outer edges of the large loops with the chasing hammer.(niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire) Of course there are many other shapes that can be made with the wire. Once you have mastered the basics you can use your imagination to invent your own shapes or there are many books available on the subject.(niobium jewelry wire)

By Kirsty Semple
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An Introduction to Twin Loop Wire Binding (niobium jewelry wire)

(niobium jewelry wire): Twin Loop wire binding is one of the most popular methods of binding available today. (niobium jewelry wire) Also known as double loop wire, wire-o, double wire, or just wire binding this style involves taking a preformed C shaped spine, placing it through the holes on the edge of your document and using a wire closer to close the C shape into a round binding element. (niobium jewelry wire) Wire-o is considered to be one of the most elegant binding styles available on the market and is popular with real estate offices, architects, engineers and marketing departments. However, if you are considering using this binding style in your office there are a few things you might like to know ... (niobium jewelry wire)

1. Twin loop wire comes in two different pitches (the number of holes per inch). Generally speaking, smaller sized documents use 3:1 pitch (3 holes per inch) and larger sized documents use 2:1 pitch (2 holes per inch). To be more specific, 3:1 pitch wire is available in sizes from 3/16" up to 9/16" and 2:1 pitch wire is available in sizes from 5/8" up to 1-1/4". It is possible to order 2:1 pitch wire in smaller sizes. However, 3:1 pitch wire is not available in sizes larger than 9/16" (the diameter of the wire becomes too thick to fit in the holes).(niobium jewelry wire)

2. Depending on the size of the documents that you are looking to bind you will need to choose the right binding machine. Most wire machines either punch the 3:1 or the 2:1 hole pattern. However, the Akiles WireMac Duo Combo binding machine is capable of punching both the 2:1 and the 3:1 patterns. If you are looking for an electric binding machine capable of punching both 2:1 and 3:1 patterns you will need to consider a modular binding punch such as the GBC MP2500ix, or the GBC Magnapunch.(niobium jewelry wire)

3. Most desktop twin loop wire binding machines include a wire closer that is designed to squeeze the C shaped wires together until they are round. It is important that this closer is accurate and closes equally across the entire length of the closer otherwise your documents will not operate correctly. Both Akiles and Renz wire binding machines include high quality closers.(niobium jewelry wire)

4. When binding documents with wire a good trick to remember is to bind the back cover of the report on the front of your document. After the document is bound you can flip the back cover onto the back of the document and it will hide the place where the twin loop wire meets giving you a more elegant bind.(niobium jewelry wire)

Twin loop wire is incredibly popular because it allows documents to not only lay flat but to wrap 360 degrees. Elements are available in a number of colors including: Black, White, Silver, Bronze, Red, Blue, Green, Navy and Gray. This style is ideal for higher end presentations and proposals but should not be mailed without protection for the spine since the metal spines can become deformed.(niobium jewelry wire)

By Jeff McRitchie
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