Q5: Most supply chains are pretty long these days. What would have to change to make your making more local?
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@MakersHour@cupoftea.social @makershour@a.gup.pe My jump rings are imported from Canada. I could manufacture my own, but I'd still need to import anodised aluminium wire. Even if I were able to do the anodising myself, I'd need to import the aluminium wire in its various gauges.
@zoelocke @MakersHour@cupoftea.social @makershour@a.gup.pe Chainmail high-five! I have a friend who makes her own rings and her stuff is gorgeous, but having tried it once I do not know how she has the patience...
@molybdomantic @MakersHour@cupoftea.social @makershour@a.gup.pe I've seen some tools for doing it that look pretty easy to use, but I'm concerned about the quality of the wires I'll be able to get.
@molybdomantic @MakersHour@cupoftea.social @makershour@a.gup.pe also, high five reciprocated, sorry for almost leaving you hanging, didn't read in full