[Jewelry making - Article 00145] - Re: [Orchid] Unsoldered jump rings unprofessional?

[Nanz Aalund]

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Dear Mike,

    I have often found antique jewelry pieces (especially Art Nouveau)
    where the delicate nature of the piece required that no soldering be
    done too close to enamels, butterfly wings, kingfisher feathers or
    shell. 

    The jump rings or bails are often as fine as 18 gauge and their not
    being soldered is not an indication of unprofessional work, rather a
    consideration of the fragility of the material. Of course laser
    welding has changed this aspect of our craft for modern pieces. 

    But if you don't have a laser welder, don't put glue on it, just
    close it flush. 

Nanz Aalund
Associate Editor / Art Jewelry magazine
21027 Crossroads Circle / Waukesha WI 53187-1612
262.796.8776 ext.228
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