The Opinions are here different! Basically I do all the soldering before enamelling.
If you solder after enamelling it can happen, that the enamel pops off or cracks.
As a solder I use enamelling-solder or extra hard silver-solder with a working temperature of 770 degrees Celsius. Firing temperature for the enamel about 750-770 degrees Celsius.
Edmund
Trish WhiteHi Leasa, you did not explain what you needed to solder? I have soldered my findings on the back of my finished enamel when I do "saw and solder" champleve' since there is a bottom plate of silver - you must also be careful that your enamel does not pull... moreHi Leasa, you did not explain what you needed to solder? I have soldered my findings on the back of my finished enamel when I do "saw and solder" champleve' since there is a bottom plate of silver - you must also be careful that your enamel does not pull away from the solder joins - can you explain what you are making?
