[Jewelry making - Article 00668] - Re: [Orchid] Earrings

[Kaytzbdz]

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    Gregory, How many tubes do you plan to use to make the hinges on each
    piece?  Let's say three, for example. 

    Cut the two little ( I mean LITTLE) tubes that will sit on either
    side of the middle tube.  Decide whether top or bottom piece will
    have the two tubes soldered to it.  Mark the piece where the tubes
    will sit, sweat-solder the tubes, then solder them onto the piece,
    using care not to over-flux or use too much solder.  THEN, cut and
    file the middle tube to fit between the two tubes already soldered. 
    Mark the piece where you want to place the tube, sweat-solder, then
    solder it onto the piece, using care not to over-flux or use too
    much solder.  Solder a ball on the end of the post you plan to use
    to make the hinge; thread into hinge; mark and cut the post to
    extend very slightly past the tube; sweat solder (using very little
    solder) the ball for the other end; CAREFULLY solder onto the
    remaining end of the post, using care NOT to OVERFLUX.  Slightly
    push the ball to the post as you heat.  Tricky, but an
    accomplishment! 

    Have not made mention of filing, sanding, cleaning above, but would
    suggest it where needed.  Too late to clean up the ends of the tubes
    when already put in place, etc.  

Good luck!
Kay Taylor


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