Here is a technique for soldering a ring band that has a gemstone shared by @sarah.jackson.jewellery (have you since changed your handle? please let me know so I can update this post and tag you!)- Here we have a wooden dapping block, filled with... more
Here is a tip with my @sunstoneweldjewelry Orion 150s Pulse Arc Welder, use it to tack a bezel in place prior to soldering! In the instance of this signet ring if it had moved even a little it would be crooked and then I’d have to reheat to try to... more
Here is a great ball making technique shared by the fabulous @allieperrydesigns - “When I need multiple balls that are all the same size, this is my favorite way to make them. Start with evenly-sized jump rings. Line them up on a smooth soldering... more
Thank you @juneshin for this share! - "One of my favorite tips from @metalsmithsociety shared originally by @marionwild is using binder clips on cross-locking tweezers to hold an item in place for soldering. Here, I'm using it to solder some earring... more
Here is a production tip from @westry.co - “When making rings, whether I end up with a turquoise stone set in the middle, a small stacker, or one of my graphic art rings, they all start out with a blank ring shank. Which is why I like to make a batch... more
Here is another technique for when you have to solder a ring with a stone in it from @belightfulmaui - “When Blue needs to solder a ring with stones, he often uses the water method to keep stones protected from the heat. In this video he is soldering... more
As @lynetteandreasenjewelry says be sure to clean up afterwards and a wear a mask because of the dust👏😷 great tip to give new life to your solderite board! Some fun facts about solderite: Solderite Board (calcium silicate) these boards are more dense... more
Craftoptics are magnification eyeglasses that have changed the game for me! If you have been on the fence about ordering a pair, just go for it!! This pair was made for me, with my prescription! Working with them allows me to sit with great... more
Is what everyone will be saying 🤣 I got to test out this Ti-Quad Ring Topper from @lionpunchforge it can be used with Ti-Quad stand to hold rings, spheres, domed pieces for soldering. I love it! If you 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 “𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬” 𝐚𝐧𝐝... more
With my @sunstoneweldjewelry Pulse Arc Welder I can position my bezel settings, design elements and jump rings in seconds which makes the soldering so much easier. I love to solder but I don’t love spending the time futzing with pieces only to have... more
Great tip for those using solder paste from @willowandtwigg - "This might be worth a try! 🔥 Solder paste is brilliant stuff when it is new and fresh, but can quickly become a pain to use when it gets old and dries out… I shared a reel last year... more
Here is a technique for soldering granulation balls from @ochre.metals "I can't always get my hands on metalsmithing supplies in my country. Sometimes I have to get creative. I came up with a way to do granulation using what I always have on hand. ... more
Torch fired enamel tips from the talented @tkiplinger - “When I first got into vitreous enameling, I used a torch to fire my enamel paintings because I did not have a kiln in my fledgling studio. Though I now have a kiln, I still prefer using a... more
A fantastic tool but also a technique to prep a ring seam for soldering. “If you see light, it ain’t right!” COMMENT “BENDING TOOL” for a link to this awesome tool from Pepe. This ring bending tool can also help shape a soldered ring and bend 60... more
Here is a tip for creating a splitshank ring from @mossrockmetals - “There are so many ways to make a triple split shank ring, but so far my favorite is using a honey comb soldering board that comes with pins to hold my work down (I purchased mine... more
Here is a tip for getting a flush seam prior to soldering, it works on rings and thicker bezel settings as well from @jen_surine -“ That’s right, especially on wide bands, I don’t mess around with trying to file the ends perfectly so they come... more
A soldering tip with DIY props and a tweezer modification from @theschoolofjewellery.ie - “I use paper clips in the workshop to make little aids to help with the processes of making. Sometimes I use them to make these hold down clips and sometimes I... more
I mostly use my @sunstoneweldjewelry mPulse pulse arc welder for tacking components to solder, like this tube setting I added to this ring! I can quickly secure things and then soldering is a breeze! Happy to answer any questions!! Comment: “I am... more
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