Create a soldering nest like this by taking 22g/.64mm (it can be heavier or thinner as well) bending and flattening it. You can use it to elevate your work, get an even heating and good flow. When I am soldering bezels to backplates I like to heat... more
For todayโs tip I wanted to show off one of the uses for Wolf Clay available from our sponsor @gesswein.jewelry ๐๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ ๐ช๐ผ๐น๐ณ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ โ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐โ. Wolf Clay is a natural soldering... more
Swipe ๐ to see a tip for filing an open ring from @wendyjonewmetaldesigns - โBesides all the standard uses of a miter jig, I love using mine for preparing a ring band to be soldered to the setting for an open top ring. I cut some sodalite and jade and... more
Love this soldering tip shared by @willowandtwigg - "This is the method I use to solder posts to earrings! โ๏ธ For a long time I used to use serrated tweezers clamped in a โthird handโ holder, but found it really fiddly to get them into position and... more
Soldering a straight, centered jump ring/bail every time! This video was made possible byย @haroldstudioย who sent me all of these incredible castings. Use code SOCIETY to save 10% through 5/12. If you want a link and a BONUS SOLDERING TIP, comment... more
Do you use soft charcoal blocks? @connectingwithmetal sent this image as a cautionary tale. - โThis morning I went into my studio to find a pile of ash where my charcoal block used to be. Apparently, a soft charcoal block should be spritzed with water... more
Here is a hinge tip from @meritmade - โHow I create a tiny hinge!! I used a piece of pencil lead to stabilize the offset knuckles for soldering. Offsetting the knuckles makes sure you have them spaced correctly without running the risk of soldering... more
Tip for soldering eyelets from @goldschmiede_raspe โFor a nice and clean soldering, ensure that the eyelets are well closed. It is recommended that the eyelets have been annealed before bending them together. Do not use too much solder, only apply a... more
Comment SOLDERING for a link to this FREE YouTube video! Check out Lucy Walkerโs step-by-step method for making solder stay put when youโre soldering ring bandsโitโs seriously a game changer! Not only is this video super satisfying to watch (if... more
Comment including โI Want Infoโ and Iโll send you a link to the welders and my discount code, which can also be used on gold chain, accessories and more โบ๏ธ For this post I wanted to share some of my favorite uses for my welder, sometimes I hear from... more
Create your own custom soldering supports using titanium strips โ such a smart bench upgrade. ๐ฅ This tip was shared by @theresapplegatejewelry, and I love how adaptable it is. Titanium sheet can be cut to whatever height you need, solder wonโt flow... more
This is a shot from jeweler @thistlesilverdesigns bench and she posed the question โhow do you organize your solder?โ which I thought was a fantastic topic! I store mine in little plastic organizers I found online @riogrande and I use a marker or... more
I love this third arm created by @copperhead_queen thank you so much for sharing ๐๐ป - โHave to share the new tool I made for my soldering table. I know someone else has to be racking their nogg'n on this problem. I took an old multi-joint desk light... more
Iโve used whiteout for years to prevent solder flow on hinge projects but I never thought to use it this way. Thank you for sharing @hjjewellerydesign - โMy favourite tip is to use Tippex (whiteout) as an anti flux while soldering stamped details onto... more
Love this technique for giving new life to your soldering blocks from @liveyourangle - โMy soldering blocks end up getting so messy and uneven! Iโve also noticed that chemical residues left on the ceramic blocks start turning my metal funky colors.... more
Here is an incredible prong setting tip from @mirieldesign - โDrill holes in a scrap metal plate (any metal works), and use that to hold prongs when soldering the setting together. Set a caliper to draw a circle first, mark off the distance between... more
Today is all about GOLD FILL thank you @blueberryjewelry02 for imparting your wisdom of 15+ years working with this materiall! ๐๐ป -โGold filled is actually a layer of gold metal. It starts as a tube of gold and it's filled with another metal. Usually... more
These #DIY paper clip tweezers are AMAZING from @irenezaerajoyas - โI make tiny tweezers from steel paper clips to help me hold small things while soldering. I learned this from a teacher. ๐ Super easy! To make just anneal them, hammer the tips... more
When you want that perfect seam, use this tip from @silent.g.designs - โForm the ring band, file the ends as best you can, line them up and then saw right through the seam. Repeat as necessary to get a nice, tight seam ๐โ when it comes to soldering,... more
I love this solution for holding a split shank ring in place while soldering from @meritmade - She used a split mandrel and binding wire! The split mandrel ensured her two rings were an equal distance apart. As jewelers we always have to be quick to... more
