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The 24-gauge copper wire seems too thin, and too flexible, to make the outside/structural loops for wandering wire earrings, as I was trying to do. I may go get some 20-gauge, if I can buy a small amount. Or I may just use some of this to play with shapes and curves, and then make silver earrings.
I've also got a small cut in an annoying place on my left thumb, but that's not the only problem, so waiting a few days won't solve it. On the other hand, it is sufficient reason to wait a few days before getting out the silver, because the technique involves stroking the metal with the ball of my thumb. A bandage protects the thumb from the wire, but it costs me dexterity. Which suggests waiting regardless, both because I'm new enough to this that I want all my physical resources, and to avoid picking up bad habits of working around a very temporary problem.
I've also got a small cut in an annoying place on my left thumb, but that's not the only problem, so waiting a few days won't solve it. On the other hand, it is sufficient reason to wait a few days before getting out the silver, because the technique involves stroking the metal with the ball of my thumb. A bandage protects the thumb from the wire, but it costs me dexterity. Which suggests waiting regardless, both because I'm new enough to this that I want all my physical resources, and to avoid picking up bad habits of working around a very temporary problem.