[Jewelry making - Article 00468] - [Orchid] Soldering and Sea Glass

[Pam]

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    Hello All! I have been given an hour glass shaped piece of sea glass
    and have been asked to wrap a piece of sterling strip around the
    middle, like a belt. The customer would then like to have small jump
    rings soldered to each side so they can use the piece of glass in a
    bracelet. 

    The piece of glass is approx. 3/8" thick. I've already asked the
    customer if they wouldn't prefer to have the edge of the entire
    piece wrapped in sterling with jumps, but they would prefer not.
    This, of course, would make my life so much easier! 

    I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to how I might tackle
    this project? 

    I know from taking a lampwork beading class that glass can be
    melted/heated and then cooled very slowly down to room temperature.
    Would this work with a piece of sea glass? Should I use a kiln to
    slowly reduce the temp.? Would the prolonged heat of the kiln save
    the glass but tarnish the sterling? Are there any type of "blankets"
    available to slip the heated piece if glass between to slowly cool
    the glass? 

So many questions...
Pam 


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