[Jewelry making - Article 00043] - Re: [Orchid] Basic soldering/torch help needed

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    Carrie, I might invite some differences of opinion here.
    Theoretically, Prip's should be put on any item for soldering but,
    when soldering jump rings and similar small objects, such as the tips
    of small pear shaped bails, I do not believe Prip's flux is 
    necessary. 

    Now, having said that, if you are soldering the jump ring or other
    small objects onto a larger item such as a bezel mounting etc, then
    it is essential that the larger item (the heat sink) be covered with
    Prip's, and while doing that you might just as well cover the small
    object as well. My students challange me often on this issue but I
    explain that the small object can be quickly soldered with just a
    self-pickling flux and little or no oxidation will be evident....I
    said--evident.  It is just too small to see it though it may be
    there.  It depends a lot on one's skill with the torch and ability to
    get in and out quickly. 

    Any borax flux will do in such a situation...Batterns, Aquaflux,
    borax paste, I don't believe it matters as long as the join is
    squeeky clean and the proper torch flame is used. Cheers from Don at
    The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple elegance IS fine
    jewelry! dcdietz AT comcast.net


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