[Jewelry making - Article 00182] - Re: [Orchid] Unsoldered jump rings unprofessional?

[Karen Bahr]

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Hi Mike

    I know that many commercial chains are not soldered. That being
    said, many are made with unannealed wire by machine so tension is
    maintained. 

    I actually have a number of patterns that are for unsoldered links.
    Just make sure that the links are made out of a thicker wire and/or
    are made from 1/2 hard wire. This will often negate the need for
    soldering. 

Regards
Karen Bahr - Karen's Artworx
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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