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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 10, 2022 7:59:11 GMT -5
For soldering copper I've found that the copper solder sold that's NOT self fluxing works the best and is at least a darker color than silver solder. I got mine at Rio, but a quick look now and they only have the self fluxing variety which I didn't get as consistent results with.
It takes a lot of heat to melt it, and I've found " Jel-Flux" works the best with it. Also, it's best if you plan to draw the solder away from where your eye will see.
The problem with flash plating, is the layer of copper is so thin that if you do anything to the piece after wards it comes off.
Patty
Thanks! I used to use a kind made by a regular person and sold through their small shop. It was the best for color- not perfect but better. And, yeah, it was hard to melt. |
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Post by 1dave on Oct 17, 2022 19:52:59 GMT -5
Each one is elegant in their own way, very nicely done.
I'm not surprised, your art in wire wrapping is above board, why not smithing  I look forward to seeing more of your creations.
Patty
Thank you, Patty! Yeah, I will get back to it and hopefully improve on it. Without doubt. Your work in whatever medium has always been world class!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 17, 2022 20:08:15 GMT -5
Thank you, Patty! Yeah, I will get back to it and hopefully improve on it. Without doubt. Your work in whatever medium has always been world class!  Awwww... Thank you, Dave. |
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vance71975
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Post by vance71975 on Oct 18, 2022 17:15:03 GMT -5
WOW THOSE ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 18, 2022 17:39:55 GMT -5
WOW THOSE ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Thank you! |
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Post by khara on Oct 20, 2022 1:36:15 GMT -5
Also, it's best if you plan to draw the solder away from where your eye will see.
The problem with flash plating, is the layer of copper is so thin that if you do anything to the piece after wards it comes off.
Patty
It’s been a long time but I remember using silver solder with copper settings and soldering from the inside of the bezel. It seems that limited the amount of solder showing to very minimal. If soldering from the outside of the bezel a lot more would show. Maybe rockjunquie already tried this… |
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