[Jewelry making - Article 00298] - Re: [Orchid] A different Argentium problem

[Debra Hoffmaster]

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Cynthia and Everyone -

>     Another solution, of course, would be to make sure things fit well,
>     or use binding wire to hold them in place before soldering, so that
>     there is not that sort of sudden, spot pressure at the moment of
>     weakness. 

    Your post implies that you have used binding wire successfully. I
    was told it would also cause cracking.  What is your experience with
    binding wire? Have you used it successfully with all grades of
    Argentium solder, or just the Argentium Easy?? 

Debby

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