[Jewelry making - Article 00060] - Re: [Orchid] Selecting solder bricks

[Elaine Luther]

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>     but when I asked about a solder block he said "what ever you
>     like". 

    Lots of people use charcoal. The benefit is that it reflects the heat
    back to the piece. This is either good or bad depending on what you
    are doing. 

    I use a magnesia block (white). 

    It's on top of a "non-asbestos soldering pad." 

Elaine
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