Hi all,
I am wanting to make some fairly basic silver bangles out of thin wire with no fastenings, just the ends soldered together to form a loop. I have some really nice chunky pearls which I want to put on the bangles (just one on each bangle) so that they can move round the wire like they are 'orbiting'.
I have been told that the pearls will crack when I solder the joint. Is there a way to prevent this? I am attending an evening class but have only got basic equiptment. I am having trouble getting the solder to melt with a mini hand torch so any tips on this would be appreciated too. I have been using hard strip solder and borax to hold it.
The other option is to try some of the new sworovski pearls as they are crystal inside - will these manage the temperature better?
Many thanks
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