[Jewelry making - Article 01061] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering Enormous Bezels

[Noel Yovovich]

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    Hi, Lee,As it happens, I have worked out this very problem. What
    works best for me is to use an "ultralight" kiln, also called a
    trinket kiln-- one of those that looks like a firebrick frying pan--
    to heat the piece from below, and just use the torch to draw the
    solder around. Watch out, it is possible to melt the whole thing, but
    not too likely. If you don't have the kiln, you might try a hotplate
    with a steel plate on it, but I haven't done that. The kilns cost
    maybe $130, but are quite useful. For me, this kept me from turning
    myself bald with frustration. I hope it works as well for you. 

--No=EBl


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