Argentium Silver can be easily fused producing strong, clean joints with the added benefit of not having to remove excess solder or having visible solder seams on finished articles.
Tips: Do's
Thoroughly clean/degrease sections being fusing.
It is recommended that you apply a diluted flux to the sections being fused.
Heat the piece with a gas/air flame and work in a shaded area (this makes it easier to
visualise the temperature by the color/glow of the metal).
Argentium silver will glow brighter as the temperature rises. Look for a "wet" surface
appearance as an indication of the correct fusing temperature.
Allow the red glow to disappear before touching or moving the fused piece.
Tips: Don'ts
bBe careful not to touch or move your Argentium piece too quickly after fusing as this can cause brittleness. Wait until the red glow has disappeared.
Instructional DVD by Ronda Coryell are available to purchase. Please visit: rondacoryell.com.
Also check out Argentium on You Tube for more instructions.
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