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Re: [Orchid] Fusing: Sterling or Fine Silver?  
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From: Rick
Date: Wed Nov 14 03:53:14 2007
 
     
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>     So, are fusing a fine silver bezel to a sterling silver backing? I
>     was just wondering if that would work? 

    No. I join the bezel ends by fusing them with sterling silver. I
    solder the bezel to the sterling silver back plate using medium
    solder. I do most of my soldering with medium solder saving the easy
    solder for attaching bails and the like. I know a silversmith that
    solders only with easy solder. He says it cuts down on the fire
    scale. He has been silversmithing since the 70's so he's pretty good
    at torch control to get away with it. 

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