Soldering hints & tips for a new jeweller

[CyberPaddy66]

Everything I've learned recently about soldering I got from watching Luis F Moreno over at Ganoskin and Youtube, if you never saw his work you really should have a look there, I will post the link when I'm allowed to!

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http://www.youtube.com/user/luis67813

[Cheryl]

Fire Mountain Gems in Oregon sell the solder paste. They also have a small selection of metal working tools, all very reasonably priced - depending on the exchage rate, but even at the moment they're good value; and they're good quality too.

I can't put in a link as I haven't made enough posts here yet, but go to firemountaingems and scroll down the left hand side to the Jewelry Supplies section then tools you'll find them.

I use their solder paste for intricate little bits, it's very good.

Cheryl

[Di Sandland]

Sweetie, Cooksons sell the solder paste and they're a litle closer to home

[EmmaRose]

I use Auflux- alot less work than borax and only £1 a bottle. I think the US has already powdered borax (they never mention grinding it). There is also stuff like easy flo powder (though I think that might be more for copper/ brass etc??)
Em