[Jewelry making - Article 00004] - Re: [Orchid] Cutting bezels easy way

[Helen Hill]

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Hi Don,

>     Often, with a small flame, as you 'travel' around the piece, it
>     will heat-cool-heat-cool which can cause that. (warping) 

    Yes you're right, that's what I observe when attempting to get a
    piece up to soldering temperature. I am just chasing a small hot spot
    round the piece as quickly as possible so as not to let it get cold.
    Oxy\propane bottles are my next priority on the old shopping list
    this week (and some more silver). 

>     To wit, the creme brulee torch does not a large bezel (any large
>     item) make!! 

    That made me giggle! I've not been making life easy for myself where
    a torch is concerned but I have managed to make quite a lot despite
    handicapping myself. Looking forward to using the proper thing -
    which is eagerly waiting in a cupboard to be used and enjoyed. 

Helen
UK
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