Soldering

Jewelry Discussion
1

Is it OK to use tix solder on brass and Aluminum? I nearly had a
heart attack when I was told its $42 a roll. Brad Ct USA

2

Yes you can use tin solder on brass but not aluminium (spelt the
correct way!). Aluminium has a very thick oxide layer which will
need special flux and solder. try getting a solder with more lead
in it. Tin is extremely expensive.

Richard W
UK

Email: riich@rw.clara.net

3

Hi Janet,

Most basic question first: Is it better to solder each link
soldered as it is added to the chain, or is it easier to make the
chain first, then solder the links?

That really depends on the pattern being made. Some chains, like
loop in loop, require that the links be soldered before assembly.
Other patterns may permit soldering 1/2 the links prior to assembly.
Still others may require the links to be soldered as each is added
to the chains. Then there are patterns, that depending on you skill
with a torch, can be soldered after all the links have been
assembled into the chain.

Dave