[Jewelry making - Article 01002] - Re: [Orchid] Etching bi-metal

[Donna Wilson]

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    I've experimented, soldered the thin copper to the sterling (nasty
    surface to the silver after etching because of the solder. Then I
    started fusing, better success but some air bubbles to work around. I
    found it's far better to buy the fused bimetal. Yes, you can solder
    after etching. I hydraulic press and then solder. You have to solder
    delicately, the copper is pretty thin (and I roll it in the mill, too
    before pressing). I've even enameled on it. If you want to see what
    one of my pieces looks like, contact me off-list. 

Donna in VA
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