[Jewelry making - Article 00041] - Re: [Orchid] Foxtail Vs Snake chain?

[Victor Joyner]

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    Most of the fox tail chain I have worked with is a more open weave
    than snake chain. Fox tail or wheat chain will be a little less
    dense in their weaves than snake chain and may be easier for you to
    attach ends without freezing a section. 

    Most of the problem with snake chain is freezing the chain with
    solder leaving a stiff spot past the end. 

    There are several tricks to try to prevent this. You can try leaving
    all the solder on the finding you will attach which will limit how
    much and therefore how far the solder can wick up the chain. You may
    also tray to melt the end of the chain first and grind down the melt
    end until its flexible enough and solder at that point. 

    A good heat sink may be your best friend on this job to control how
    far up the solder will go. 

    Using ocre will most likely be more frustrating than helpful. This as
    with many other job is to pay close attention to the heat and where
    the solder will run to, as it will head to the hottest point. 

Vic
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