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  • Re: Achieving a matte GOLD-filled finish

    you've been such a great help with gold filled metal, but i have another quick question about gold filled metal. What is the best solder to use for gold filled wire and sheet metal? I've been using Yellow silver solder- but it sometimes leaves a dark mark where the solder was melted. Do you have...
    Posted to Polishing/finishing (Forum) by christinap on 09-16-2008
  • basic tools needed

    Hi, I want to set up an area for soldering, but I need to know what tools you would consider the basics, or ones most needed? I have a table to work on, so no bench is needed. And what is the best place to get them? I don't want it to be too expensive, but I would like decent quality. I also am looking...
    Posted to General metalsmithing (Forum) by BeadChicka45 on 09-07-2008
  • Liver of Sulfer

    I would like to know a little more about liver of sulfer usage. I just mixed some and dipped a few pieces and it seems to work well. However, I am left with the mixture and don't know if I should keep it in a closed jar or throw it out. Should it be mixed fresh each time you need it and if so how...
    Posted to General metalsmithing (Forum) by SueW on 03-02-2008
  • Re: drilling, hammering, sodering with PMC

    PMC is much more brittle and pourous than fine silver or sterling. You can drill, hammer and solder but it is more difficult. A couple of tips. When you drill metal clay, DO NOT mark it with an automatice center punch. It will crack; every time. Learned that the hard way. You need to mark gently with...
    Posted to Metal clay (Forum) by geltdesigns on 02-11-2008
  • Re: Need to solder GF jump rings

    It can be done, but it is not easy. The trick to soldering GF is not burning the gold off the base metal. Be sure to clean carefully, have a good fit and flux. Heat VERY gently and evenly when bringing the piece up to temperature. If you over heat, then you will be left with some very expensive base...
    Posted to General metalsmithing (Forum) by geltdesigns on 10-10-2007
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