How Do You Repair Jewelry With A Soldering Gun?
Soldering is a technique used for linking two or more metal pieces. It is used in the creation of jewelry, in metalsmithing, in tool making, in sculpture, and in all manner of repairs, including jewelry repairs. When applied neatly, solder can create a virtually invisible link between jewelry components that have broken apart, such as chain links, pendants and bails, basket settings and rings, or clasps and chains. Clean the jewelry parts you intend to solder in warm soapy water to remove all dirt, debris and oil, which can prevent the solder from binding to the metal. Rinse and dry the jewelry thoroughly. Position the two components of jewelry wish to solder together so that they are pressed as closely together as possible without overlapping. Use clothespins, clamps, or even string to hold parts of jewelry in place. Avoid covering the surfaces to which you will apply solder. Apply flux to portions of the jewelry where you will place the solder. Use a paintbrush to put the flux precis
