[Jewelry making - Article 01025] - Re: [Orchid] Question Paste Solder

[Dave Sebaste]

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>      a friend has some that has hardened inside the syringe, she 
>     wonders if it is possible to rejuvenate it and what with. 

    Hi Teresa, Yeah... that's the problem with paste solder... it has a
    shelf life, usually less than a year. I had some that dried out in
    the syringe, as well. I used a piece of wire and kind of dug out the
    contents into a small container. I then added some flux (the green
    kind) and mixed it thoroughly. It seemed to work just fine. The
    challenge I find in using paste flux is determining when the solder
    flows, as it is already in a semi-liquid form. Just takes a little
    experience, I guess, and careful observation. 

    I also found that I had better control dispensing the paste solder
    from the syringe onto a disposable surface, then using a toothpick to
    apply a "dab" of solder where I wanted it. I found the syringe to be
    too cumbersome and imprecise as an applicator. 

All the best,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 


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