[Jewelry making - Article 00097] - Re: [Orchid] White gold granulation using palladium

[Susannah Garcia]

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Hello Kimarie,

    What kind of flame are you using? With the balls fusing, are they
    attaching and then cracking off, (porous seam) or are they just not
    sticking at all? Palladium is famous for absorbing excess gas, and
    can be laser welded, but not easily fused. The content in your gold
    alloy could be the problem. You might have to commit the cardinal
    granulation sin of using solder. Or you could try the traditional
    white gold alloy, which might work better for you for this project.
    Or, would using traditional gold for the granulation work, say for a
    two-tone look? 

Susannah
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