Here is a tip to prevent solder from flowing into a texture or design from @mcoledesignz - “Finished my square wire hoop earrings today. A big soldering concern was making sure that the solder didn’t flow into, or fill, the fine details of the patterned wire. To guard against that, I used Paper Mate’s WATER BASED (DO NOT use anything else, only
water based, the other variety is toxic when heated) liquid paper (a great suggestion from @therealtonyadavidson). It worked like a charm and came off much easier than Masking Mud or Yellow Ocre which I have a love/hate relationship with.” Thank you so much for letting me share this! Also be sure to properly ventilate your soldering area and wear a respirator! Safety first!! If you have a #solderingtip to share with our community please email me at tips@metalsmithsociety.com we would love to share #solderingjewelrytip #makinghoopearrings #jewelerssupportingjewelers