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Is there a way to clean up a couple of tiny little lumpy bits of solder from the inside rim of these earrings? If not I'll texture them but thought I should see if there is a miracle fix first.
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Still setting up my jewellery bench. A few glitches still to sort but almost there.
A tiny ball burr, then a burnisher.
I'd use a scorper.
Morning Sheena,
I'd either be using a tiny ball bur, or one of my pointy eveflex cone thingies.
Looking forward to seeing your new bench when its finished. xxx
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I use something like the link above for that type of job, just cut the rubber down with a graver while its in the pendant drill, so its small enough to fit inside with a bit of wiggle room. Then glue different grits of paper onto it.
With hindsight, next time:
Make the backplates a little oversized to hold the solder, and solder from the outside, where it's easy to clean up.
If you see a problem like this, dont be tempted to press on to the finish, until the problem has been addressed. Dennis.
Hi Dennis I did put the solder on the outside but for some reason it put some marks on the inside. Maybe I used too much solder or didn't have very good torch control? Not quite sure why it happened though I definitly need more practice to see how a can get my solder looking more perfect from the start.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis
Too much solder then and probably too fierce a flame. You can always add a bit more when needed. Dennis.
The problem with remedial work is that it can take as long as starting again and it ends up disappointing. Dennis.
I'm sometimes a little over-hesitant with my torching and take it away a little too quickly when it starts to flow. I have gone back, re torched and its run all the way round. Its the solder gods at work.
I'm the opposite, I leave it on a little too long just to make sure :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Petal