[Jewelry making - Article 00393] - Re: [Orchid] Fabricate Cluster Charge?

[Greg DeMark]

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Neil,

    Your use of flux to hold the small parts together is interesting and
    useful sounding. 

    If I where to do this job I think I would use a plate that I drill
    and pierce but if I did choose to assemble the piece here is a method
    that I have used in the past with good success. 

    Use modeling clay. If you want the cluster to have a slight dome
    simply mound the clay slightly. Surround the clay with a raised edge
    made of clay. In doing so you have created a reservoir. 

    Now lay out your cluster on the clay with the prongs facing upward.
    After all piece are arranged properly fill the reservoir with
    investment. 

    When the investment has dried peel away the clay and clean off any
    residue of clay and investment. 

    You are now ready to solder. 

Greg DeMark
www.demarkjewelry.com
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