Joining Sterling Silver and Fine Silver (PMC)

[Jamjar]

Hi everyone,

I wonder if anyone can help me. I am making a bracelet using ten strands of 1mm sterling silver wire which will be woven/plaited together. I want to add a starfish made from PMC (fine silver) onto the centre of the bracelet (fixed on, not hanging like a charm) so I was wondering what the best way of doing this is?

What about embedding the wire in the starfish at the clay stage, before firing? I know it's possible to do this with sterling silver findings such as gemstone settings, but again, would the temperature melt the wire when I am firing it? (I use a blowtorch not a kiln for firing).

Is it possible to solder fine and sterling silver together? I am worried that to get the starfish to a high enough temperature for the solder to flow the strands of thin wire might melt (I did a quick test and that's exactly what happened!)

Any ideas/tips much appreciated!

Many thanks,

Jayne