[Jewelry making - Article 00220] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering around CZ

[kgoeller]

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Ivy,

    You know, you can cast CZ in place in silver and gold, so they are
    really quite durable. The key is not to "shock" them thermally (i.e.,
    by quenching or quick DIRECT applicatin of flame to the stone). 

    Even without goop you should be fine - just start by warming the
    piece slowly with the torch, then get in and solder and get out. Let
    the piece air cool, then pickle and clean as usual. 

Karen Goeller
kgoeller AT nolimitations.com

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