[Jewelry making - Article 00287] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering ventilation and safety

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Orchidland,

    Donna Blow mentioned using kiln bricks for soldering surfaces. They
    work really well. 

    It's been mentioned before, but if a large piece of sterling needs
    to be soldered, those soft kiln bricks can be sliced into slabs with
    a hack saw, and the slabs arranged to form an "oven." Three sides and
    a top - leave the front open for the torch flame. The heat is
    trapped, bringing the silver up to soldering temperature more evenly
    and easily. Best to perform this in dim light, all the better to see
    the metal color in the "oven."

Judy in Kansas
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