[Jewelry making - Article 00292] - Re: [Orchid] 14k and platinum

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Leda, 	I hope someone (Peter Rowe) more knowledgable than I
    will respond to this query. 

>     Hello All, I'm hoping to get some advice mixed metals soldering.
>     I'd like to know if 14ky and platinum can be soldered end to end. 

    I will say that the two metals will expand at different rates when
    heated.  That means when you try to solder the joint, one side will
    move away from the other!  To avoid that, either find someone with a
    lazer to do the joints or use a stainless steel hose clamp to hold
    the ring together. 	Good luck with your project, 

Judy in Kansas


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