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    Default Enter The Dragon

    Hi folks

    Just thought I'd post a pic of something i made a few weeks back, copper dragon soldered onto a silver bangle,
    I don't usually mix these two metals but methinks it's a lot cheaper than using gold.

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    Carlton
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    That's gorgeous Carlton - did you solder the dragon on before you formed? Is it a closed (soldered) bangle or a cuff?

    Susie

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    Hi Susie

    Thanks for the compliment,

    The bangle is 6.5 inches and has a one inch gap when worn, and yes the Dragon was soldered on first
    then formed,
    I probably will be corrected by the experts lurking on here but I class a cuff as something around two or more inches wide
    (open ended)

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    That's lovely Carlton, and what a beautiful finish

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    Thanks Caroline

    I think i spent more time polishing than making the bangle.

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    Carlton
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moon Willow View Post
    Thanks Caroline

    I think i spent more time polishing than making the bangle.

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    Thats lovely!
    Really neat soldering , did you texture the silver before or after soldering the dragon on?

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    Beautiful work. What did you use for texturing?

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    Something this large needs to be soldered and textured before forming, it's soooooooo much easier when
    things are flat but not always possible. The solder was pre-run onto the rear of the dragon, the bangle is then
    heated to around about 600c with a good layer of borax (paste) (flux) the Dragon is then dropped on and positioned
    as quickly as possible (bangle cools quickly) and a large strong flame reheats the bangle which transfers the heat
    to the Dragon and pulls the solder down onto it when melting temperature is reached.
    The texturing was done with a back to front "S" punch which drove me nuts, it seemed a good idea at the time
    but took me forever to complete.
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    Thanks (Caroleallen)

    Many moons ago die- sinkers used back to front punches to make words in the dies so
    I've acquired a few over the years and you'd be surprised what interesting patterns they make

    Carlton
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