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Re: [Orchid] Setting opals
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Pedro Alonso-Sanchez Sunday, September 16, 2012
   
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Hello,

    the soldering procedure is a matter of lot's of practice. By all
    means, not all information on youtube is good! Sticking two pieces
    together is not soldering. 

    One can read books and study video's but the ONLY way to learn is to
    take it into practice and learn from your own mistakes. 

    One can look as much as video's or buy unentless books, the point is
    that you will create your own way of soldering which fits you the
    best taking bits and bytes from the theoretical material. 

    Find your way in the best solder and fluxes available on the market
    and most of all by your own experions. 

    A simple torch in the hands of a good jeweller makes wonderfull
    jewellry. After months (years) of practice, you will have your own
    way of how to solder pieces. 

    Get your hands on to it is the big picture and start with basic
    information. 

    Read the signs during the soldering process given by the metal and
    flame. Look at the discoloration of your flux and THEN soldering
    becomes a second nature. 

    Trial and error are the best books and DVD's. 

    Too much information will take you nowhere and will only extend your
    learning process. No one can solder with theory only not even a
    teacher in this matter. 

Have fun and enjoy
Pedro

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