[Jewelry making - Article 00467] - [Orchid] Large pieces soldering difficulties

[Jeffrey Ellis]

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    Hi, I've been having trouble getting even easy 18kt gold solder to
    flow on  large pieces such as pendants and rings.  I've been
    soldering for over  twenty years and on sterling and more delicate
    gold pieces with no  problem. On these larger pieces the gold looks
    ready to melt and the  solder doesn't  flow.easily, no matter how
    clean, well fitted ,or  fluxed. Has anyone else experienced this
    problem and can offer any tips.  

Awaiting response
Susan


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