[Jewelry making - Article 00484] - Re: [Orchid] Ring sizing help needed

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    judy: I couldn't help but think that there is no need to hest the
    entire piece to solder the joint. What you need is a very hot flame
    and pinpoint it. then heat sink the band so it won't react to the
    heat and bear in with a hot quick flame... you may have to use a
    white gold to solder as most platinum solder is way above 14k temps.
    i would solder the platinum with a medium solder and finish with
    yellow easy. or you could fuse it, but i would not recomend as the
    temps would melt the 14k before the platinum could reach fuse temp.
    I would think a lazer could accomplish it with the least risk.... 

ringman



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