[Jewelry making - Article 01124] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering small beads on to chain

[coralnut]

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    Carlo, It sounds like the bead is acting as the sink and when you
    attempt to flow the solder (using silver I assume) you lower your
    flame towards the chain which heats in an instant and sucks in the
    solder. 

    Trying presoldering the point on the chain and then using a pinpoint
    flame only on the bead until it is red hot....as it reaches temp ,
    the heat will flow across to the chain and when the area of the
    solder reaches the proper temp, the solder will flow to the bead. 
    One might think the chain is the sink and it is in some ways but I
    suspect it is acting as a radiator. 

    Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelry!  dcdietz AT comcast.net



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