18 guage copper sheets

[mariannemac]

Will you be carrying sheets of 18 guage copper and brass?

[Polly]

We don't have immediate plans to.  However, what will you be using it for?  And what size (x by y) would you find most useful?

Oh, I forgot to ask. What quantity are you interested in? Our supplier has large (4 foot by 6 foot?) sheets which they cut into the small 6x6" or 6 x 1/2" pieces we sell. We have to buy in multiples of their full sheet.

Years ago, when my mother (co owner Dee Mueller) made custom jewelry she needed a small piece of heavy copper sheet for a buckle. She could not find a supplier for the small size. She ended up borrowing a small piece from Harold Balazs the nationally known Spokane artist who makes large enameled panels. He bought full sheets of copper and had a scrap that was perfect for Dee's job. If you only need a small piece you might find a similar source close to home.

[mariannemac]

I use it for bangles...and usually buy it in 6 x 12" sheets...also like brass and nickel silver...sterling too...if the price would come down...I would only be buying a few sheets of each..so probably not worth you bringing it in for me...

[Russ Nobbs]

You are right, Mariannemac, we'd probably want a few more customers before we add that.   

A quick Google search for 18 guage copper sheet finds several likely suppliers including Thunderbird Supply, Ottofrei.com, jewelrysupply.com and several etsy and artfire sellers who DO stock it..