[Jewelry making - Article 00416] - [Orchid] Soldering with Gems

[Peggy Li]

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Hello,

    I am new to the list and hope I can get some help. I'm not that
    familiar with soldering/torch techniques tho I've taken a few
    classes. 

    Two techniques I'd really really like to learn: 

    Melissa Joy Manning creates these designs using gems and gold or
    silver -- how does one get the loops soldered closed without damaging
    gems? Example of the work I mean here: 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/ftp/jew-1.jpg 

    The other technique I have seen used by design company tenthousand
    things, where it is like a headpin created on both sides of the gem.
    Again, how is this acheived without damaging the stones? Example: 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/ftp/jew-2.jpg 

    Any insight much appreciated -- any book to recommend for me to
    study to learn some of these types of techniques? 

thanks!
peggy li
www.peggyli.com

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