[Jewelry making - Article 00527] - Re: [Orchid] Sizing ring with bezel-set stone

[Julia Taylor]

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    Hello Linda, There are some products available for protecting
    stones while soldering.From Rio Grande there is 'Heat Sheild',
    which you squirt on to the stone and setting.It is not
    appropriate for softer stones though. In a pinch I have used
    drywall mud. Make a nice pile on a jar lid or something and
    embed the top half of the ring with the stone in it. I use a
    little torch so it is easier to localize the heat. I have used
    this technique on a ring with opal in it, and to my great relief
    it worked. I don't know if I would try that again
    though!Scary!Good luck. 

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