[Jewelry making - Article 00987] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering links

[Brent]

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Hi,

    I would like to make some chain maille out of gold wire and solder
    the links together. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this?  I
    don't know size of wire when talking about gauges. I would like to
    make it out of wire a little less than 1/16" diameter and the links
    about 5/16" diameter. I can make the links by wrapping the wire on a
    dowel and cutting them with a saw. I know I can solder using sheet or
    wire solder, paste and a torch but I want something faster, easier
    and cleaner. Will 14 Kt gold fuse with out solder? I can buy solder
    filled gold wire but I don't know what the best way to use it is. I
    have to by a fairly large dollar amount so I would like to know if it
    will work before I buy it. I was told that if I cut it with a saw the
    solder will smear. I don't know why that would matter. Would it be
    best to fuse this wire with a torch or in an oven? Any information
    you can give me on the subject will be appreciated. 

Sincerely,
Brent Northey


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