Sweat Soldering 14kt Gold to Sterling Silver

[@Celestial_Reach]

Could you give an explanation on how this keeps the gold from sucking into the silver? I think I get it, cause I was heating from the gold side and on ceramic so I think I'm doing it wrong. I appreciate your video greatly

[@HalsteadJewelrySupplies]

The gold will never get sucked into the silver because it will never get hot enough for the silver to melt. If it does, you've gone too far and added too much heat. Your solder will flow before anything starts to melt.

[@21sandrasue]

Loved the video! Can silver paste be used in place of the pallion if only soldering one embellishment?

[@HalsteadJewelrySupplies]

Thank you for the kind comment! Yes, silver paste may be used here as well.

[@boodlesboodles]

Thank you! Great video.

[@101mosioatunya]

You are using a spray flux. Please tell me what it is?

[@HalsteadJewelrySupplies]

We typically use Aqui-Flux in the Halstead studio.

[@flyingcheff]

Hi, I'm curious about your choice of gold solder on an area that is out of site? Thank you

[@HalsteadJewelrySupplies]

Hi! Any solder you use is a personal choice :) We generally use silver solder, but it's nice to change it up a bit. And if you want to try and match your metals, it will make clean up easier.

[@michaelhightower8160]

Now what was that that you put on top of the round gold peace ?Was that gold solder?

[@HalsteadJewelrySupplies]

Erica used silver solder on this piece.

[@amblando]

When starting with the gold piece, do you have to use gold solder? It seems that silver solder on gold would flow at too high a temperature.

[@HalsteadJewelrySupplies]

No, the solder is up to you! The gold can definitely pool up if you're not too careful, but I have no problems melting the solder on gold then removing the heat immediately. After that, when I want the solder to flow, I heat it from underneath, that way the gold is protected from the direct heat from the flow temperatures.