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    It’s Hot!

    Jan 28, 2020 4 minutes

    MATERIALS

    Solder

    Flux paste

    Silver for base frame

    .2 fine stainless steel wire Setting cups

    Metal sections

    TOOLS

    80 watt soldering iron

    Fine chisel tip

    Pine wood

    Clothes pegs – optional

    Toothbrush

    Rating

    INTRODUCTION TO SOFT SOLDERING

    Soft soldering is almost always used in fashion jewellery since it is relatively cheap and easy to learn. On the downside you will need to electroplate the articles that you make. This form of soldering cannotbe used on Sterling Silver jewellery. You cannot use a soldering iron on solder designed for sterling silver, as it will not melt. Melting temperatures will vary depending on what solder alloy combination is used.

    Metals

    Preferred metals are brass and copper based since they conduct heat very well

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