[Jewelry making - Article 00063] - Re: [Orchid] Foxtail Vs Snake chain?

[Alma Rands]

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    Carla, Regarding soldering on foxtail chains. Can't advise as to
    whether it is easier than soldering on snake chains, but just want to
    warn you about some of the foxtail chains on the market. I got some,
    and to my dismay found they were rhodium plated. Forget soldering on
    those. Not sure whet= her or not Rio's are plated, but it might be
    advisable to ask before making the purchase. 

    I buy my snake in bulk form and have not had any problems soldering
    clasps or toggles on them. I use the tried and true method of
    soldering the ends of the snake chain into a tube which fits snuggly.
    This process has been fully described in previous Orchid posts. 

    My first attempt to solder onto a foxtail chain ended in disaster as
    the chain was Rhodium plated, even though the vendor at one of the
    gem shows in Tucson assured me they were not. So much for truth in
    advertising. 

Alma
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