[Jewelry making - Article 01206] - Re: [Orchid] 18k to Silver sweat soldering problems

[Fredricka Kulicke]

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Hello Ted,

    I do a lot of Silver to gold soldering, usually Fine Silver to 22k
    yellow gold. I learned to ALWAYS use gold solder. For the very reason
    you found to be a problem. The silver solder melts into the gold if
    you overheat ever so slightly. I don't know enough about metallurgy
    to give you the scientific explanation. I just know what happens from
    years of observation and practice. I trust other Orchid members will
    write in to enlighten us! 

    Yes it seems to cost more to use the gold solder but not in the long
    run since you won't ruin your pieces. 

Regards,
Fredricka Kulicke
http://kulickejewelryschool.com
http://www.fredrickakulicke.com

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