[Jewelry making - Article 00160] - Re: [Orchid] Rio's medium sterling solder did not melt

[fishbre396]

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>     The fact that it balled up but didn't flow suggests this. If
>     you're certain that all the preliminaries were in place...cleaned
>     etc 

    I would suggest that the important question be asked. What kind of
    torch was the person using? I'm thinking that the solder and metal
    never got hot enough for the solder to flow. I find that this is the
    problem with most of those who are just beginning to learn to solder. 

 
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