[Jewelry making - Article 00215] - Re: [Orchid] Working with pewter and nickel

[Helen Fetzer]

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    I used Bismuth and flux to solder Pewter but you have to be
    extremely careful since it takes very little torch heat to melt a
    hole in it. I had great success with a heavy duty electric soldering
    gun since you have much more control of the heat . 

Bill from L.I.

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