[Jewelry making - Article 01075] - Re: [Orchid] Difficulty Fusing

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi Stanley

>     You would need to get the bottom plate hot enough to fuse (but not
>     melt) prior to the bezel melting. (which would be the trick) 

    I could try thicker material. 

>     Use borax and flux as you do this and keep in mind not to pickle
>     anything untill you are totally done soldering, otherwise you will
>     have to superheat your piece to try to get the solder to flow and
>     even then you won't get good results. 

    Aha, I bet you found the problem. I think I made a silly mistake and
    dropped it in the pickle and then tried to fuse after that. The only
    bezel that did fuse was one that had not been in pickle. Kinda
    silly! 

    Ok, the temp is past 30 already. We're in a heatwave. I'm heading
    out to the garage today and I will report back. 

Thanks everybody
Kim
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