[Jewelry making - Article 00882] - Re: [Orchid] Adding Chain to Neckring

[Rick]

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>     Is there a product on the market you can put on the end of a
>     piece/necklace when you have to 'add on' jumprings, chain, etc and
>     need to protect the piece from heat? 

    I would use Stabrite or Tix low temp solder with a soldering iron to
    solder the jump ring. Hold the jump ring in a third hand to act as a
    heat sink. Of course you could do the same thing with a torch, solder
    pick, third hand, and easy solder if you are careful... 

Rick Copeland
Silversmith and Lapidary Artisan
Colorado Springs, Colorado
rockymountainwonders.com
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