[Jewelry making - Article 00617] - Re: [Orchid] The history of Kandari Filigree

[Terri May]

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    Hi Dian, I'm not an expert, but when I was learning about historical
    techniques using blowpipes for soldering/fusing of precious metals,
    they suggested that filigree was the easiest style of jewelry to do
    with a blowpipe technique. Because there is such a small mass of
    metal to heat in filigree, soldering/fusing with a blowpipe and
    candle is possible.  This may be why, historically, this technique
    has been used, and why it has developed into more of an art form in
    locations where the newer technology of gas torches is either unused
    or unavailable. 

    Good luck with your research! 

--Terri


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