Re: I would like to make my own Sterling and Argentium Metals... Is this possible ?

"Peter W.. Rowe," <rec.crafts.jewelry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:fusps3pllq6khkut68a5o480jh36hltvqo@xxxxxxx:

On Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:01:04 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry "Séimí mac
Liam" <gwyddon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Peter, an information on whether the specific alloy used in
'Argentium' is or can be patented, copyrighted, trademarked other
than if used in conjuction with the trademarked name Argentium?

I assume you meant "any information..." in order to make it a
question...

The answer is no, I don't know the exact details. Only that the alloy
was developed by one specific firm, and any others who distribute it
are licensed or something by them, to do so. I don't know whether
only the name is trademarked or whether the alloy itself is patented
or what. There are a number of silver alloys sold as fire-scale free
or anti-oxidation versions of sterling, by a number of companies.
Each seems a bit different from the others. One of the first of them
is the fire stain free sterling marketed by United Precious Metals.
It too is proprietary, according to their web site. Argentium is a
bit different in that it's made to quite specifically have the needs
of hand craftsmanship in mind, rather than being mainly intended as a
casting alloy (as the UPM versions is). More than that, I don't
know, since frankly, I do little enough work in silver that I'm happy
just using the old standard standby of traditional sterling. You
could search up the info as easily as I can. Either google the whole
net, or search the archives on Ganoksin for other more targetted info.

Peter

I just thought you might know.

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