[Jewelry making - Article 00029] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering without using Oxygen

[Don Norris]

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    Andrea, I have taught silversmithing for over 25 years, and have
    always taught students to begin with a $10.00 propane torch from a
    hardware store. They get plenty hot enough for nearly all silver
    projects, except for large bracelets and buckles. For most projects I
    only recommend a 3/4 to 1 inch flame. I teach with this torch because
    any one can use it almost any where, they are safe, and only cost
    $10.00. They can make thousands of dollars of silver jewelry which can
    give the beginner the cash to purchase more and better equipment,
    including a better torch. Propane can get plenty hot enough (even this
    $10.00 torch) to melt a ounce or two sterling silver. If you have not
    tried an inexpensive torch, you may want to give it a try. 

    All the jewelry made by my students on my site were soldered by using
    this $10.00 torch, so you will know that I am not crazy. You will see
    that it gets plenty hot enough to melt enough silver to do steam
    casting, too. Just check our steam casting and you will see the photos
    of this torch being used. 

Don Norris

Please visit my web sites:
http://www.frii.com/~dnorris
  Lots of silversmithing tips and information!

  Don Norris


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