Soldering Earring Posts to Metal Clay by Rebecca Connell

Learn from Rebecca how to solder earring posts to fired metal clay! Although metallurgically just like other precious metals, metal clay is structurally more porous than other metals. It can be joined by using the same soldering techniques, but burnishing is important to close the pores and reduce the tendency to absorb solder. After soldering, she adds Black Max and shows her finishing technique.

The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below.

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