[Jewelry making - Article 00703] - Re: [Orchid] Sheet solder Vs Wire solder

[Lisa Gallagher]

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Valerie,

>     What would be the difference between using sheet solder and wire
>     solder? 

    I know everyone has their own views on this subject, I'm sure you'll
    get a variety of opinions. I stopped using sheet solder a long time
    ago. Well, unless the type I want only comes in sheet. But with my
    usual soldering, with silver, I always use wire. It's much easier,
    in my opinion, to cut little snippets off of a wire, then dealing
    with cutting fringe & bits off of sheet solder. With the fringe
    cutting, I find I lose a lot more than with wire, and also end up
    with too many bits that are too big. I'd rather have bits that are
    too small and combine a couple, then always have to sift past the big
    ones to find the bits I want. Plus, I have the option if needed of
    stick soldering. Usually, though, I pick solder. 

Lisa

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