On Wed, 28 May 2008 18:06:50 -0700, Mr G H Ireland wrote:


On the subject of matching solders to substrates, is there a solder tha=
t
makes a strong joint between two pieces of stainless, that also makes a
good colour match to stainless?
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The type I use appears yellowish against SS. Any suggestions?

Have a look he
http://www.brama.com/news/press/2004/09/040930uima.html

Millach describes his working method in "Direct Metal Sculpture,"
Crown, N.Y., 1966,pp. 57-59. Using a propanox flame he=20
fluxes clamped joints with all purpose stainless flux,=20
then uses silver solder. After
cleaning he files the joints until they are "smooth and
unnoticable." She claims a good color match, but the
filing is probably the key. If you get off any solder
that migrates beyond the joint, things will look better.

This discussion might be helpful with technique, though
not with the color:
http://www.artmetal.com/brambush/for...sages/149.html