Uses Of Durable Gold Filled Wire

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Gold filled ornaments became popular in the twentieth century and the trend still continues. Gold filled wires are made by layering 10, 12 or 14 karat gold to a base metal such as brass or copper. Gold filled wire is more durable than gold plated wire. Gold filled wires are commonly used to wrap crystals, stones and cabochons.

Did you know that this wire can be drawn into any desired thickness and the longetivity is better compared to the gold plated jewelry?

Tips to Solder Gold Filled Wire

A few things that you need to keep mind while soldering gold filled wire include the right equipments and tools and the recommended yellow solder.

1. The first and the foremost thing that you need to do is soak the gold filled wire in pickling solution for about 10 to 15 minutes. Using a pair of tongs remove them from the solution and dry them using a clean jewelry cloth.

2. Using liquid flux, paint the areas that need to be soldered. The flux removes the oxidation residuals after the pickling.

3. Using a piece of wire or a clamp ...
... hold the gold filled ear-wire pieces together and heat the soldering iron.

4. Hold the solder by the spool and apply the soldering iron tip to the solder until it melts. Then with the help of soldering iron tip pour the solder evenly into the joints. Allow the gold filled jewelry pieces to cools before unclamping.

Gold filled wires are available from 20 gauge thickness to 30 gauge thickness. It is an important jewelry finding in the jewelry making. It helps to hold the various kinds of jewelry elements in place. This wire is commonly used in crocheting wire necklaces.

Gold filled jewelry is very much vogue among the young and old. The gold filled ornaments can be handed over from one generation to another.