Friday, July 29, 2011

More on Eutectic Solder

Here's a picture of one of the pieces I used eutectic solder on.  In the blue area you can see where the solder discolored the enamel a little.  I'm thinking the solution is to depletion guild the joint.  However, I really like the results I'm getting using the eutectic solder and setting stones :) Keep Creating

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Tried My Hand at Eutectic Solder

I currently have 2 pieces that I'm working on using eutectic solder.  I have found that it is not at all hard to fire to create a joint and when you go to add the enamel, it stays solid (pretty cool!).  I am using regular liquid flux and fine silver components.  I did run into some trouble with oxidation and the solder discoloring the enamel.  Does anyone have any tips for curing this in the future? Keep Creating ;)