[Jewelry making - Article 00682] - [Orchid] Soldering jump rings that join two sheets

[David Popham]

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Hello all,

    My question is a consequence of leaping before I looked. I have made
    an enameled large pendant with two holes for jump rings. Once the
    piece was "finished" I added the jump rings and with a little
    manipulation and a whole lot of luck I was able to solder the ends
    together. My intention was to put a silk cord through the rings, but
    after having done so, the piece still unfinished. The piece itself
    seems to be OK because I have received compliments on it. Hence I
    have decided to add an element at the top so that the cord goes
    through it. The element in turn is then attached to the pendant. I
    have done this with other pendants and seemed to create something
    that worked. 

    My worry/concern is that if the ends of the jump ring are not on a
    surface, I won't be able to solder them together because of heat
    loss from radiation. 

    Do you have any suggestions? Also other design solutions are
    welcomed. 

    Finally would a drawing, followed up by a mock up, say in paper,
    reveal my design flaw? 

    Why such a large piece? Because one afternoon walking home from work
    I got to chatting with a large women after complementing her on her
    gorgeous coat. We got to talking and after a while she
    commented/complained to me that very little jewelry is made for the
    large women, at least here in Victoria. I got me thinking and
    acting. 

    Sorry for the essay, (a man of many words when just a few will do). 

David


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