[Jewelry making - Article 00115] - Re: [Orchid] Transparent soldering pad

[Neilthejeweler]

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    I'm not sure what this would really accomplish for you. I take it
    you have some sort of complex assembly, perhaps even with some small
    parts. Laying out over a drawing would put the pieces in alignment
    but what is going to hold them there? Stuff moves under the torch.
    The pressure from a brisk flame with blow things around, bubbling
    flux will move things too. Sometimes even the solder itself will
    cause a small part to jump. 

    Using any of the various holding methods will insure parts stay in
    alignment. True, sometimes its tricky to clamp and still have flame
    access where you want it, this needs to be worked out. 

    Another thing that may apply is that a paper concept doesn't always
    translate to three dimension directly. The way metal surfaces
    reflect light can alter one's perception of exactly where/how pieces
    need to be in relation. 

    I might suggest to make your drawing to such a size that you can have
    it in close proximity to the work and check overall alignment as you
    pin/wire/third hand/invest. Chase the essential relationship of the
    drawing as interpreted by the metal. That sounds incredibly awkward
    and vague, I'm sorry, I don't know how to better describe it. I view
    drawings as guides rather than blueprints.
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