[Jewelry making - Article 00361] - Re: [Orchid] Wide Cuff Bracelet with Gemstone

[gemznbeadz]

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Hi Char -

    Even though I'm fairly new at this, I've just gone through this
    exact exercise in the past few weeks. My instructor had me shape the
    bracelet first, then file the bottom of the bezel to fit the
    now-curved surface.  And solder.  

    There are three bezels on my bracelet, and I quickly learned how
    critical it was to shape the bezel exactly to the surface.  If it
    doesn't meet the surface, there will be places where light shines
    through after you solder, which you will have to fill.  And repeated
    heating can increase the potential for firescale, increasing your
    finishing and polishing time.  (My instructor has me flux the entire
    surface of the bracelet which seems to really reduce firescale.) 

    If there is an easier way, I would love to hear about it. 

Linda


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