[Jewelry making - Article 01190] - [Orchid] 14KY Gold Cold Connection

[rachael]

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    I am trying to make a cold connection (heating the metal to create a
    ball) with 14ky using semi precious beads. First I tried top drilled
    teardrop garnet, then moonstone roundelles, then round garnet beads.
    Not all on one piece, but testing each one. However each stone
    shattered or split down an inclusion. I checked them under 10x and
    didn't see any inclusions, but I guess there were some. I am using
    propane for soldering/heating. Does anyone have any suggestions? 

Thanks,
Rachael

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