I created this video from a tip submission from @colorfieldsjewelry - “Do you solder using an annealing pan as a base? Does it sometimes spin at just the wrong time? Here’s a “doorstop” for that. Use your Knew Concepts Titanium Soldering Strip. Bent... more
This is an oldie but a goodie from @marionwild sent years ago but we have lots of new community members so it is new to them! - “I use binder clips on the ends of cross locking tweezers for help with soldering things in place. I prefer this over the... more
𝚃𝙸-𝚀𝚄𝙰𝙳 𝚂𝙾𝙻𝙳𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙽𝙳 by @lionpunchforge comment "send me info" and I will DM you the link! This titanium stand is designed to help you solder hollow forms, bezels, and really any situation where you'd like to be able to heat from below. I love how... more
Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells castings including these fabulous ring blanks! 🔥TIP🔥: when you are closing a ring for soldering and you can see the metal is not completely flush carefully run your saw... more
Here is a tip if you want to add your maker’s mark but are concerned stamping might be a challenge or warp your piece: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩 your custom mark onto 20g sheet .09mm (could be thicker or a bit smaller) and saw out your stamping. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 graphite to... more
Here is a soldering technique shared by @goldschmiedekrauss People are always curious, “what is the green stuff, and what is the white stuff?!?” We use children’s plasticine play dough to hold the settings and ring together, then plaster is... more
I meant to post this back in 2019 😆🤦♀️ no joke, I have been a solo person doing this page since I started it in 2018 and there are many tips I started DMing someone about and then they got lost in the flood. If you are I were talking about a tip at... more
🐈 Here is a soldering tip from @marciavidaljewellery - "I love a budget tool hack in this super spendy industry I’ve found myself in. One of the main things I love about jewellery making is that I get to use my left and right brain in pretty equal... more
Here is a tip for heat protecting while soldering delicate jump rings from @shayne.suttie.silver- “I’m sharing this because it’s probably the cheapest and easiest ‘hack’ I’ve ever found! And works a treat too! “When soldering finicky jump rings... more
Check out this adorable miniature @stanley_brand cup created by @meritmade 😍 A great soldering tip for our community is Kelly uses Kate Wolf Clay to position the handle of the cup for soldering. That clay is super versatile and handy in these types of... more
This is one way of doing it ☺️ there are always many techniques that can be used for jewelry making which is why I love our community! I like this technique of using two charcoal blocks to balance your work inbetween because charcoal blocks are... more
Love this sweat soldering video clip from @martindenoch this is done by flowing solder to the bottom of whatever component you are soldering to another piece. In this case it's the setting. It allows for a quick clean flow with minimal cleanup! Thank... more
Last time I had to solder a piece with a gemstone that needed protecting I used ‘heat shield’ that I purchased @riogrande, before that I cut off a small piece of potato to cover the stone while soldering, a trick I picked up from @hnossdesign ANOTHER... more
Thank you so much for sending me this unique technique @sophiabrand -“My tip is glass beads when you solder a moving mechanism (hinge). It's easy to loosen them and they prevent small parts from soldering together!” 🙏🏻 anyone else ever try this? Or... more
If you need to make jump rings (for the #metalsmithchallenge 😉) you can create your own tool by soldering a washer to a rod. The washer will make the rod easier to secure in a vise. From there you can wrap your wire. Also featured in this image are... more
Here is a soldering tip for those that use wire solder - insert your solder into a piece of copper tubing (a snug fit is ideal) for better precision and ease of holding. Thank you so much for sending this @ajoiadoleo definitely trying this.... more
When you want to create super smooth, silver balls (for decorative elements), fine silver is the obvious choice! Amazing tip @jessicajo_designs -“I always have 20g fine silver wire on hand... then I can just measure and cut so I can create evenly... more
In response to my recent story requesting prong tips for a member of the community, I received this awesome technique from @beachyandcreepy - she creates two arches out of wire (these will become the claw prongs) and then files little indentations... more
Amazing hinge tip from @elmharris - “I use graphite pencil leads to keep the hinge knuckles in place and to keep the inside of the knuckles “dirty” so solder doesn’t flow inside. I also paint a little rouge or white out (the green label, water based... more
