Soldering reflections silver

[marlies]

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with soldering reflections silver? I have a commission to make and thought lets try reflections. After 4 hours of frustrating soldering I decided to give up for the day. The solder just wouldn't flow despite it being clean and plenty of flux. It took me 4 to 5 attempts eacht to solder a simple straight oval together. It kept breaking. The next day I made the same with normal silver and it only took me half an hour to do what took me 4 hours the previous day.

I guess what I'm asking if it was just me or if it's just a bit rubbish.

Thanks Marlies

[Julian]

Have you looked in the cookbook ? Is there anything there.

[lilia]

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with soldering reflections silver? I have a commission to make and thought lets try reflections. After 4 hours of frustrating soldering I decided to give up for the day. The solder just wouldn't flow despite it being clean and plenty of flux. It took me 4 to 5 attempts eacht to solder a simple straight oval together. It kept breaking. The next day I made the same with normal silver and it only took me half an hour to do what took me 4 hours the previous day.

I guess what I'm asking if it was just me or if it's just a bit rubbish.

Thanks Marlies

I use reflections, never had any problems whatsoever. Are your joints clean? And are the seam stood without any gaps?

[art925]

I have never used this alloy, but is there a specific solder to use instead of normal 925 solder? ie is there a Reflections solder?

[Julian]

I have never used this alloy, but is there a specific solder to use instead of normal 925 solder? ie is there a Reflections solder?

That's an interesting thought, becaus ideally "reflections solder" should oxidize at the same rate to help hide joints.

Julian

[marlies]

Yes the joints were clean. Even pushed them together and sawed trough to get no gaps. I've almost finished the piece now so the end is in sight but I think I'll stick to 'normal' sterling silver for now. I'll have a look in the cookbook see what it says.
Maybe it's just me then
Thanks for your insights
Marlies

[Di Sandland]

I've used reflections quite a lot - with no soldering problems at all