Want to become REALLY good at soldering jewelry but not sure where to start? 🔥 In this video I’m going to show you step-by-step how to overcome your fears and master the soldering basics (without setting your studio on fire). 🛠️💡
Maybe you feel like this soldering malarkey is some mysterious thing… 🤔✨ or you’ve been afraid of burning your eyebrows off or studio down? 😅🔥 I promise you, you’re not alone and I’m so freeekin glad you’ve found this video! 🙌🎉
Over the next 24 minutes, we’re going to cover things like:
🧰 How to put together the perfect soldering toolkit on a shoestring budget (what tools you need and what you can skip!) 💸
🔥 Which torch to use (spoiler: you don’t need a fancy one! I’ll show you how to simply channel your inner Gordon Ramsey and use any old kitchen butane torch.)
💍 How to get the perfect solder join on a ring band every single time. ✨
💡 Why soldering won't work without flux and which flux I recommend when you’re just starting out.
⏱️ How to use a Pepe Tools Ring Bender to form a ring band in less than 10 seconds 🔧
🧯🔥 And of course, we’ll share some crucial soldering safety tips to make sure the only things heating up are your solder joins - not your fingers or your workspace. 👩🏭
Time Stamps
00:00 - Welcome. It’s time to learn how to solder jewelry.
00:22 - Soldering jewelry doesn’t have to be scary 🔥
01:53 - Choosing your solder: which type do you really need?
02:14 - Understanding solder grades: easy, medium or hard?
02:58 - Best soldering surfaces for making jewelry
04:05 - Safety first! Crucial tips to work safely 🧯
04:35 - Finding the right torches for soldering
04:59 - Tools for success: What you’ll need for soldering 🛠️
05:16 - Making pickle: The secret sauce for clean soldering
05:52 - Flux 101 for soldering jewelry
06:14 - How flux works its magic on silver ✨
07:40 - Making a silver ring using a Pepe Tools ring bender
10:10 - Perfect solder joins: Why they matter (and how to get them)
10:55 - Setting up for soldering and preparing the solder
12:14 - Quick and easy tips on how to fill a butane torch
13:30 - How to use a butane torch like a pro
14:50 - Understanding the flame and why this is important 🔥
16:35 - Watch me soldering a sterling silver ring step-by-step
19:38 - Don’t use steel tweezers with pickle! Here’s why…
20:45 - Nailing the perfect solder join every single time.
🔥 Get ready to learn how to solder jewelry, fire up your torch, and start making beautiful, high-quality jewelry you’re so damn proud of!
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