[Jewelry making - Article 00900] - Re: [Orchid] Favorite solder and flux

[Fishbre396]

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>     I  have been using Handy Flux (borax based) and wire solder.  My
>     first ring with a bezel was frustrating since the bezel kept
>     sliding.  

    I would suggest that you heat your flux a bit, so it acts like glue
    and then put your bezel down.  Re-heat and apply your solder  (aside
    - I also put flux on the bezel before putting it where I need
    it,heat it till the flux turns white and then put it where I want it.)


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