Love this soldering tip shared by @willowandtwigg - "This is the method I use to solder posts to earrings! ⚒️ For a long time I used to use serrated tweezers clamped in a ‘third hand’ 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 by @haroldstudio 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. - “This 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 - “How 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 “For 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 Walker’s step-by-step method for making solder stay put when you’re soldering ring bands—it’s seriously a game changer! Not only is this video super satisfying to watch (if... more
Comment including “I Want Info” and I’ll send you a link to the welders and my discount code, which can also be used on gold chain, accessories and more ☺️ For this post I wanted to share some of my favorite uses for my welder, sometimes I hear from... more
This is a shot from jeweler @thistlesilverdesigns bench and she posed the question “how do you organize your solder?” 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 🙏🏻 - “Have 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
I’ve 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 - “My 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 - “My soldering blocks end up getting so messy and uneven! I’ve 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 - “Drill 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! 🙏🏻 -“Gold 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 - “I make tiny tweezers from steel paper clips to help me hold small things while soldering. I learned this from a teacher. 😊 Super easy! To make just anneal them, hammer the tips... more
When you want that perfect seam, use this tip from @silent.g.designs - “Form 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 😊” 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
Here is a simple tip when soldering bezels that can save you TONS of hassle from @jewelryinstructor “When you get the bezel just the way you want it, mark the top with a Sharpie marker to be sure you solder it on your backplate right side up! Nothing... more
Recently in my stories I asked for some solder storage solutions. Thank you to everyone who reached out! 🙏🏻😘 Here are a few solutions: 1️⃣ @meritmade shared these fun dishes by @artbyjenf to keep on the soldering table. 2️⃣ @meritmade also shared her... more
If you can see light, it isn’t right 😂 an easy way to check your seam prior to soldering is to hold your piece up to a light. In the first image I could see that I needed to sand my piece and/or my bezel, in the second image I checked again and I can... more
Here is a game changing method for setting small diamonds from @sarahmcguirestudio - “I use a miter jig to hold thick-walled tubing in place while I cut a seat and set the stone. You can then adjust the height of the bezel accordingly and saw it... more
