nostr:npub1fgml4kcpwj2wfnyxx5zss95up9adrkjsgtrx27e50mhwh8d45n4s3f8m7d nostr:npub1u83gudwdfwjngz5eqxkrnpvsuydvqwjxwz0majvehqrh62804hfq8yr2s5 nostr:npub1v7t4yx9vxtv3mat0hdsduuym4fvjd5dzmdlh82ssa40phr965h2s2lck6k stainless wire strain hardens a little when being wrapped around a mandrel, or bent into shape. just heating it up is going to relieve most of that stress. sure, a candle could work. it is possible to get wire red hot over a candle

only some kinds of steel air harden- like A2 tool steel.  i dont believe common stainless like 316 will air harden much so it's proably not necessary to cover them