[Jewelry making - Article 00015] - Re: [Orchid] I must be getting too old for this

[Spike]

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    I stopped using solder when sizing about 10 years ago. If sizing
    down, I take the piece I cut out of the shank and use it to melt the
    joint together. I very rarely get any pits, and no solder seam. If
    going up I try to find a bit of scrap that looks compatible and do
    the same thing. By focusing the heat on the piece I'm adding and not
    on the shank, the molten piece flows into the joint. I save a lot on
    solder this way as well!  This is a technique that requires some
    torch experience. 

Spike Cornelius
Portland, Or.
RC ArtMetal


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