[Jewelry making - Article 00561] - Re: [Orchid] Sizing ring with bezel-set stone

[Marc Williams]

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    Linda, When sizing rings that have heat sensitive stones, what I
    do is simailar to what has been suggested. my method is this..
    take an old crucible (round) fill it with real sand, say from a
    beach, put some water in the sand so that the sand is saturated.
    sink the top of the ring where the stones are into the wet sand
    and solder away. In the past 11 years I have never damaged a
    stone using this method. The metal will get hot but the sand and
    water will cool it enough to as to not effect the stone.. The wet
    paper towel method is useful BUT there is the risk of actually
    drying all the wetness up thus running the risk of cooking the
    stone.. you really need to watch what you are doing when using
    the paper towel method.. One very important thing to remember,
    when sizing a silver ring using any method, you will be using
    more heat for a longer time to get a proper solder joint, my
    suggestion is to go with the sand and water and you shouldn't
    have a problem. you will just need more patience.. When it comes
    to stones that can't take heat, the first thing I suggest is to
    take them out. I realize this is not always possible, that is
    when you should turn to the other methods.. Good luck.. feel free
    to ask anything any time... 

Marc Williams,  MarcCo. Jewelry Mfg.


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