[Jewelry making - Article 01197] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering tube settings together

[Daniel]

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Helen,

    Sounds like you are moving along in your experiences quite fast
    since you have been making jewelry less than a year. Well done. So
    maybe you could use some binding wire to help hold the pieces tight
    in place. 

    You might also use some investment to make a encasing around the
    piece if they have a odd orientation. Another idea would be to file
    a flat surface on each setting where they meet together.to give more
    surface area to the joint. Sounds like you might also be heating the
    piece a little unevenly.Try to get the heat uniform in the peice.
    Just some ideas.Hope this helps to open up ideas. 

Have fun !
Daniel Wade
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