[Jewelry making - Article 00019] - [Orchid] Silver soldering forged steel

[jazzhorse]

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Hi

    I Build western jewelry, belt buckles bracelets and stuff. I use
    steel (but just plate not forged) copper brass german silver and
    sterling. Kind of self taught through books and videos. 

    I have a blacksmith friend that wants me to silver solder some
    forged mild steel leaves onto forged steel conchos. Having a heck of
    a time. It doesn't seem like my flux is working right.Most of the
    time the solder just balls up on the part. Maybe due to impurities
    in the forged steel. 

Any help woud be appreciated
Thanks Garth

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