[Jewelry making - Article 01137] - Re: [Orchid] Torch enamelling

[Friedman, Jennifer H]

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    regarding soldering 2 pieces together before enamelling. 

    I enamel only on fine silver and if I need to connect 2 pieces
    together wether it is a backing or a structural issue the only
    solder to use is IT solder.  This is a very strong and hard solder
    no tin present.  silver and copper.  Before enamelling you must
    pickle and quench many times (at least 6) to bring the fine silver
    back to the surface of your metal so that you do not contaminate
    your enamel. 

    Another form of connection is to allow for holes in your piece and
    rivit them together "very carefully".  Again you do not want to
    crack your enamel. 

    Please email me if you have any questions.  I am instructor of
    cloisonne and plique-a-jour enamel. 

Jennifer

Jennifer Friedman
Ventura, CA  93004
phone:  805-650-4639
jennifer.h.friedman AT lmco.com

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