[Jewelry making - Article 00609] - Re: [Orchid] Sizing ring with bezel-set stone

[GoldSmithy]

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    I have to add my two cents to this one, soldering under water is
    hard if not down right impossiable. I used to do it all the time
    and it was just a pain in my south end. so here's what i came up
    with, and I have'nt lost a stone yet , knock on wood. I got some
    of that grain that they use in those rotating soldering trays
    and put just a touch of water in it, and I mean just a touch. I
    always had steam building up when i used water and it would blow
    out my little torch, a pisser at that. I bury the stone into
    this grain as far as I can with out covering up the spot I'm
    trying to solder. I order the replacement grain because it comes
    in a round can with a lid. It's about 6 inches or so around and
    an inch maybe an inch and a half high. It works great! I've
    soldered with emeralds and even turquiose, now it will depend on
    your skill and alot of luck , so you pays yer money and yous
    take yer chances at your own risk, but hey it's been working for
    me and it's alot easier than trying to do underwater soldering.
    I can give you a part no.#  and who I got it from if anyone's
    interested, just email me. 

Keep it shiny,  Matt the Catt
                                          


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