[Jewelry making - Article 00026] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering gold bezels

[Ivy Fasko]

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Ann -

    I would check the cleanliness of you metals, particularly in the case
    of the shibuici.  Solder doesn't like to flow where any oxide is
    present. 

    Just brighten up both sides of the area to be soldered with a file,
    sandpaper or what have you. 

    Don't forget the solder.  I have had some so long that it has
    oxidized, and must be cleaned before each use. 

    Ivy in Oakland, CA, where (hard to believe) the leaves on the
    Japanese maple and liquidamber trees are beginning to  turn. 
 

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