I have decided to execute a new piece in brass. I’m doing some
heavier filagree style wire work with 18 gauge wire. What I would
like to know is where do I get solder that matches the color of
brass? It seems to me I had some at one time, but was warned that it
contained cadmium (?). I’m looking for different strengths of solders
for brass, kind of like what I have for silver (easy, medium, hard,
IT). Please let me know where this type of solder can be obtained.
...a new piece in brass. I'm doing some heavier filigree style wire
work with 18 gauge wire. What I would like to know is where do I
get solder that matches the color of brass
This topic has been discussed on Orchid several times in the
somewhat distant past – did you try the Archives? I don’t have the
time at the moment to go in to all the ins and outs. I solder/braze
brass all the time and would love to know if there are any new
answers to this request. Otherwise, contact me directly sometime.
I’ve used brazing rod, which you can buy anywhere that sells brazing
supplies. (got mine at NORCO). You need to make sure that the melting
point of the rod is less than that of your brass. I use a lot of
NuGold (which, according to my reference, has a melting point of
1886F…pretty high.)