Posted by Angel on December 19, 2002 at 09:46:10:
In Reply to: 3d soldering posted by Karen on December 12, 2002 at 12:53:11:
Karen, I agree with everything Gary states about the technique of 3-D edge soldering but I just want to mention that 63/37 solder is the easiest to use. It melts and cools at the touch of the iron with NO liquid pasty range. That means it will stay where you put it without running off. It's recommended for edge beading and decorative soldering for that reason. Use a slightly cooler Iron with it because it does melt at a lower temperature than 50/50 or 60/40. I set my Glastar/Hakko combo at around 70% for edging with 63/37. Main thing is to keep the edge completely horizontal and parallel to the workbench.
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: Hi, I have been making 3 d stars as gifts. I copied one I purchased a long time ago. My problem is the soldering. When the 4 edges are together and I solder it, theirs seem to have a very even "glob" of solder in the middle where it all meets. I can never get that same effect. Is there something I am missing? Are there forms that the glass is placed into and then soldered over? Like little braces or something? Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated.
: Also, how can I make sure the foil I use stays on after I solder it.
: Thanks!