[Jewelry making - Article 00027] - Re: [Orchid] Hard Time Soldering

[Greg DeMark]

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Sue,

    Since you mentioned that you are not having problems soldering on
    other items I will have to assume that you are using a flux for
    soldering. 

    Most likely your problem is in the amount of heat you are using.
    When soldering heavy objects, especially Sterling you need to make
    sure you heat a larger area and not concentrate only on the solder
    joint. As the metal heats up the solder will start to ball up. If you
    have the surrounding metal heated up enough without oxidizing the
    metal you can then start directing your torch tip around the joint. 

    Remember not to concentrate on one area and to heat the heavier
    pieces first and you should find the solder will flow easier. 

Good Luck
Greg DeMark
greg AT demarkjewelry
www.demarkjewelry.com
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