[Jewelry making - Article 00020] - Re: [Orchid] Ring sizing solder joints visible

[jo haemer]

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    Richard- There should be no seam showing. I always use the highest
    karat solder I can to size with. I often just weld or fuse the shanks
    of 18kt and platinum with a small piece that I cut from the shank
    that I've rolled very thin. To assure no pits, be sure to add your
    solder at the very last moment when the ring is just at soldering
    temp. That way the solder is not over heated and the alloys are not
    burned out leaving pits. If the solder color is an issue, you may
    want to change suppliers. Have fun and make lots of jewelry. 

Jo
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