How to pick a solder if I'm not 100% on what type of metal…
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How to pick a solder if I'm not 100% on what type of metal I'm working with?
Very much a beginner here, so pardon if this is a stupid question.
I'm trying to repair this ring (which was bought on Jamming Gems some 10 years ago). It's supposedly sterling silver, but when it cracked, the inside of the damage was green like oxidized copper. Filing it off got it looking silver again, but I'm concerned that depending on the mix, it might melt if I use too hard of a solder.
I know it's a relatively cheap ring, and it might not be completely worth fixing, but it's got a lot of sentimental value, and I'd like to be able to wear it again. Is there any way to know what to use, or how to proceed?
#industry
Very much a beginner here, so pardon if this is a stupid question.
I'm trying to repair this ring (which was bought on Jamming Gems some 10 years ago). It's supposedly sterling silver, but when it cracked, the inside of the damage was green like oxidized copper. Filing it off got it looking silver again, but I'm concerned that depending on the mix, it might melt if I use too hard of a solder.
I know it's a relatively cheap ring, and it might not be completely worth fixing, but it's got a lot of sentimental value, and I'd like to be able to wear it again. Is there any way to know what to use, or how to proceed?
#industry
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