[Jewelry making - Article 00122] - Re: [Orchid] Foxtail Vs Snake chain?

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Carla,

    I'm partial to foxtail or wheat chains, although this technique
    works quite well on snake chains. 

    Flux an inch or so of the end. Paint "white-out" (use the
    non-flammable type) over the chain surface, leaving 2 - 3 mm of the
    end unpainted. Add some Battern's flux to the unpainted end and warm.
    Put Battern's on your loop or whatever end piece and slide it into
    place. Warm until the Battern's has bubbled up and crusted. Use a
    titanium or copper strip about 5-6 mm wide and bend it into a "V";
    cut a little notch in one side of the "V." Lay the "V" down so that
    little notch will fit over the chain and serve as a heat shield.
    Place the notch at the place where your white-out stops. Place your
    solder pallions and proceed with soldering. 

    I like to "pick solder." That means to ball up the solder and pick
    it up with your solder pick and place it where it will join the chain
    and end piece. Heat until the solder flows. 

    Thanks to Noel for the tip on using the little notched "V." She uses
    strips of titanium, but 22 ga copper sheet will also work. 

Judy in Kansas
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