solder / welding brass

[Precision]

I have an idea for using old brass to make "jewelry".

I will need to solder or weld the brass together after trimming it. What would the best way to do that be?

I am not a welder - so tig or mig is NOT my best option if there are other ways. The brass and the solder/weld will be in contact with human flesh so that is a consideration.

[Darrell]

Clean brass should solder well, using a good flux and a GP solder, with or without lead. If skin contact is a concern, I suppose you could silver solder it.

[Highspeed]

Food grade silver solder

[Precision]

ok that is what I was hoping to hear.

thanks.

Now I need to figure out how to easily get one each caliber to neck down so it will slip into the mouth of the other for easy soldering.

[MarkD]

If the brass is in contact with skin, won't it turn the skin green?

[Denis]

If the brass is in contact with skin, won't it turn the skin green?

Protect with clear lacquer.

Some ideas here:

http://www.toddclarkdesigns.com/Bullet- ... s-s/21.htm

[Precision]

thanks.

and oops the internet ate my last reply.

Clear coat was what I asked about. so thanks Denis.
The "jewelry" in this case is gauges for the ears. I think they are horrific, but they are the cool thing of the decade and who am I not to profit off other peoples stupidity. PT Barnum and all.

I figure I can make them from centerfire brass. Say starting with .17 and running up to .50 bmg. Remove the primer and put a semi precious stone in its place... might even be able to get the hippies to finance a Garand for me.

[Netpackrat]

The "jewelry" in this case is gauges for the ears.

This sounds like another one of those things of which I should not ask for a translation, nor do a Google image search upon.

[randy]

The "jewelry" in this case is gauges for the ears.

This sounds like another one of those things of which I should not ask for a translation, nor do a Google image search upon.

You are correct sir.

[Denis]

The "jewelry" in this case is gauges for the ears.

Feeling nauseous now. Also wondering if clear-coat is going to cut it for that application. You might need to consider nickel, silver or gold-plating for hygenic reasons (but remember there are people with nickel allergies).