Levi,
Silver is very malleable and it might not be hard to make your own. You can
place it in selenium toner for protection, but I think it would be a good
idea to let it tarnish in order to reduce flare.
Jim K
----- Original Message -----
From: "Levi Brown" <kerplop1@juno.com>
To: <pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 12:19 AM
Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Silver materials
> I'm looking for some silver sheet material that is as small as .001"
> thick to as large as .003" thick. I'm tired of using brash shim stock
> and would like to make my lenses out of a more workable material. I have
> a couple of jewelry making catalogs that sell 34 gauge (.006") but I
> would like to find something that is possibly 36 or 38 gauge. (if that is
> possible)
> Anyway, let me know your thoughts on the matter.
>
> Levi Brown
>
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Received on Wed Nov 15 08:01:38 2000
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