Thank you

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Arden Ellen Nixon
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I use all gages. It depends on what I am trying create. I also use all gages of wire, to hold the stainless, then I epoxy all the joints for even more strength.For bases I have discovered that ATV, bicycle, motorcycle sprockets are great and cannot be any stronger. There's a lot of drilling, hammering, and basically blacksmithing to hold everything together. Aluminum foil is somewhat ok, but the steel cant be beat. When I am finished with the armature, I can pick it up from any part, and it was as solid as a rock, then the fun begins. I can see a project completely finished in my mind,then, I reverse engineer the whole piece and have nothing but piles of steel and clay, on the table in front of me, and I would "build" my art. NO paint ever, just colored polymer clay...Good luck on your work my friend.....j
P.S. Be prepared to be disappointed often, it is hard creativity and you will get frustrated. When that happens (and it will) put on some good music, close your eyes, and dream......soon the answers will come to you, rather than forcing yourself to find them. You'll be quite surprised, and quite happy with the results...Also, if you can, use your own creative spirit that is sometimes hiding inside of your heart, it's there, use it, and see what becomes of you and your artwork.....j

I meant gauge... it's too early, still.

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