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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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