tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094483311843904885.comments2008-09-30T15:19:18.660-07:00Crown (Art) Jewelers of Etsy - CAGEYCrown Art Jewelers of Etsy - CAGEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427853426974822034noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094483311843904885.post-81913264551396925292008-09-30T15:19:00.000-07:002008-09-30T15:19:00.000-07:00Indeed. I just can't see any justification for usi...Indeed. I just can't see any justification for using plated materials or findings except to keep purchase costs waaaay down. I'm of the mind that a minimal standard for quality should be not using plated metals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094483311843904885.post-18300597181915256052008-09-29T10:23:00.000-07:002008-09-29T10:23:00.000-07:00If you're still in need for more jurors, I'd be ha...If you're still in need for more jurors, I'd be happy to help.<BR/><BR/>~Crystal<BR/>2BellesBeadsCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046306355404937213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094483311843904885.post-88981260743979864532008-09-28T19:44:00.000-07:002008-09-28T19:44:00.000-07:00I have to say I agree, and I got a convo from anot...I have to say I agree, and I got a convo from another member who shares our viewpoint. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps we should get some etsy folk making them, plus I can look up Rio's offerings, I'm pretty sure they have some solid bails that could be used for fused glass.<BR/><BR/>It would be a good move for the reputations of fused glass makers in general, and could lead to those rare few who use solid Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352914104531926673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094483311843904885.post-3063461783453749922008-09-28T19:27:00.000-07:002008-09-28T19:27:00.000-07:00This is a tough one.Part of what I like about this...This is a tough one.<BR/>Part of what I like about this team is that we have a standard of using quality materials; in that they won't fade, change or diminish over time. I cannot say that of plated metal.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure glass workers understand that material guideline and would be willing to switch to 925 if it meant being part of the team. <BR/><BR/>I know I'd (and others here)would be happyGarnetGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661910088003156500noreply@blogger.com