[Jewelry making - Article 00165] - Re: [Orchid] Unsoldered jump rings unprofessional?

[Kim Griffith]

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    This is a very interesting thread! (As are many in orchidland) 

    I have a dear friend, a chainmaker, who specialises in antique style
    (victorian) knotted fob chains. He told me that he doesn't solder
    silver chains of this style as there is not enough value in the metal
    to warrant the extra work involved. If the chain is gold, he can at
    least get paid for his labour. 

    Further, he has led me to understand that it is compulsory to leave
    one link in any chain unsoldered to ensure that if a person is caught
    up by a chain, the chain will fail before the person does. 

:-) Kimmyg
Www.northcoastbeadmakers.com
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