Easy soldering powder

[frankydean]

Can anyone give me a few tips on using the easy silver soldering powder from CG , do you just mix it with flux, I have never used it, and I would like to try it on some fine silver wire,
thanks, Frank.

[Dennis]

If you mean Easy Flow flux powder, it is mixed with water to the consistency of skimmed milk. Used as a flux it becomes active at a temperature lower than borax and greatly improves the flow of easy and extra easy solder.

For higher grades of solder, use borax or Auroflux. Dennis.

[Mari_F]

Silver-Solder-Powder-Easy-Coarse--60-Mesh- is it this stuff, I was wondering the same thing as I was intrested in getting some for when I start practicing filligree work.
Can't post links yet.

[frankydean]

Silver-Solder-Powder-Easy-Coarse--60-Mesh- is it this stuff, I was wondering the same thing as I was intrested in getting some for when I start practicing filligree work.
Can't post links yet.

Yes Mari, that's the stuff, never used it, seems like it would be ideal for filigree, or any fine silver wire,
Frank

[Dennis]

Yes, if you watch old videos, you will-see ethnic craftsmen, make solder powder for filigree by filing. They then flux the laid out filigree and sprinkle the powder all over.

you can also apply powder with a flux laden brush, or for simple designs patiently apply tiny pallions cut from strip. Dennis.

[CJ57]

I have no idea as I've never seen it before but wondering having done a Google search if it is primarily for doing filigree work http://www.cooksongold.com/Solders/S...prcode-PTI-000.

When I posted this answer there weren't any replies other than Mari so this is totally irrelevant now.

[frankydean]

Yes, if you watch old videos, you will-see ethnic craftsmen, make solder powder for filigree by filing. They then flux the laid out filigree and sprinkle the powder all over.

you can also apply powder with a flux laden brush, or for simple designs patiently apply tiny pallions cut from strip. Dennis.

Thank you Dennis, think I might try some.

[frankydean]

I have no idea as I've never seen it before but wondering having done a Google search if it is primarily for doing filigree work http://www.cooksongold.com/Solders/S...prcode-PTI-000.

When I posted this answer there weren't any replies other than Mari so this is totally irrelevant now.

thanks anyway, Frank