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Soldering Gold-Filled using a barrier flux
One of the biggest issues we run into when soldering gold-filled material is creating a red-oxide fire-scale that cannot be removed through the normal pickling/cleaning process. Instead, the red layer must be sanded + polished away. This creates a new problem though as the thin layer of gold can be removed in this process, leaving behind the brass core which ultimately oxidizes.
By using a simple solution of 50/50 boric acid + denatured alcohol as a barrier flux, we can prevent some of the fire-scale from occurring in the first place.
Please be sure to create + follow a safety plan whenever you are soldering. This includes: wearing protective clothing + eyewear, working on a fire-proof surface + in an appropriate, low-risk area (not many flammable items nearby), + always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
Materials used: 18 gauge round gold-filled wire, hard "yellow-silver" solder chips
Tools used: Jumbo butane torch, butane, soldering block, charcoal blocks, utility tweezers, tungsten solder pick, yellow flux (this is the flow-flux), barrier flux (50/50 mix of boric acid + denatured alcohol), quenching vessel + water, pickle + pickle pot, copper tongs (for pickle pot).
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All Wrapped Up Bracelets: A step-by-step tutorial from Beads of Splendor
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Tools: Bead loom, scissors or sharp cutters, awl, beading needles, bead mats, measuring tape, GS Hypo Cement jewelry glue. Materials for 1 Double Wrap Bracelet: 1 strand of beads (12-14 inches), KO beading thread (at least 12-15 ft), 48 in of 1-1.5mm round leather or similar round cord, 1 button (must fit on leather)
Easy Bezel Set Gemstone Stud Earrings (no soldering required!)
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With just a few tools some quality materials you can make yourself a pair of designer gemstone stud earrings in no time...and no soldering is required! Visit our online store to purchase any of the tools or materials you may need: www.beadsofsplendor.com
Not Your Mother's Pearl Necklace: A Knotted Leather + Pearl Design from Beads of Splendor
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Step by step tutorial based on one of our most requested jewelry making classes - Make a beautiful knotted leather pearl necklace featuring a 3-bead tassel closure that can be worn at the front or back of the neck. Materials Required: -Beads w/ holes large enough to accommodate the 1 or 1.5mm leather (whichever you choose to use) - A short necklace (18" or less) usually only requires a typical ...
Mosaic Earrings Step by Step
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An easy to follow tutorial showing you how we make these great earrings - one of our most popular jewelry making classes. Materials Required: -Set of wire frames (buy these ready made or make them yourself with a wire jig!) -2 feet of 28 gauge soft wire -2-4mm beads that fit on the wire (gemstone, glass, crystal, seed beads, etc) -set of ear wires Tools Required: -flush wire cutters -set of pli...
Silk knotting beads without clamshell ends
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Here's how you start and finish knotted beading projects without using clamshells or bead tips. This is a useful technique to more "directly" connect your beads to clasps, chain, and other decorative connections. Required materials: -Beads (primary) -2 end beads (must have holes large enough to pass the silk through 2 times) - usually these are metal, however you can use any bead you like! -Sil...

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  • @ursulathomas5087
    @ursulathomas5087 Місяць тому

    Can you do this method with bar end caps for a pearl necklace?

  • @ymfg9004
    @ymfg9004 2 місяці тому

    I love your method of pre-stretching the tgread using two pens -brilliant! Thank you for sharing that tip. 🌹💖

  • @cdilla2959
    @cdilla2959 3 місяці тому

    I’m seeing an orangey hue near the solder joint after it’s oxidized for about a day or so. I’ve been using the lowest heat possible before the solder melts, using boric acid with denatured alcohol and a high quality flux from rio grande. I can’t figure out why this keep happening. I can’t figure out if I’m over polishing? I can wipe off the orange hue but then it reappears soon after.

  • @rukminicb
    @rukminicb 3 місяці тому

    Very useful nd Easy video, thanks for sharing 🙏🎉

  • @paolab9127
    @paolab9127 4 місяці тому

    hi, thanks for the video! what kind of silk do you recommend using?

  • @AngieAvard
    @AngieAvard 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the excellent tutorial! I think this is an easier way to knot.

  • @sammiepeace13
    @sammiepeace13 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so so much for this video. I have arthritis and I have recently become unable to make necklaces and bracelets with wires like I used to. I have been looking for another of making them but them staying strong. This video has made me so happy and confident about starting to make jewellery again. So again, thank you so much. ❤❤❤

  • @beefjacky
    @beefjacky 5 місяців тому

    I have tiny excessive solder on the thin ring I made. How do I remove? Is it ok to use file? Thank you!

  • @bettebruce2277
    @bettebruce2277 6 місяців тому

    My biggest problem is trying to get the tiny tip of the G-S Hypo Cement cap back into the tip of the tube. Not only is the oozing cement in the way but I need a magnifying glass to see the very tiny opening. Otherwise a great tutorial.

  • @user-js3eg8qr5s
    @user-js3eg8qr5s 7 місяців тому

    Hi, gives just one overhand knot with a little glue enough hold after you cut the wire?

  • @louizaelmecheri6790
    @louizaelmecheri6790 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video 🙏🏼 I have an enquiry. The jump rings that I have bought are 24kt gold filled brass. Would this same process work? Looking forward to your reply. Many thanks 🙏🏼

  • @cafeconcanela8507
    @cafeconcanela8507 Рік тому

    Thanks, can you give me a brand of wire did you used? Please

  • @juliehayden123
    @juliehayden123 Рік тому

    What is the tool you used with the needle to thread it through?

  • @deborahmadison9166
    @deborahmadison9166 Рік тому

    Love that bracelet your wearing thanks for the tips

  • @SP-ig3vs
    @SP-ig3vs 2 роки тому

    Where did you get these tweezers from?

  • @sophielankhorst3575
    @sophielankhorst3575 2 роки тому

    Hi, I want to make the barrier flux, but do you use denatured alcohol of 75%, 80% or 98%? I don’t want my tabel to catch fire, because I use the wrong percentage. Thankyou✨

    • @turtlebayjewelry
      @turtlebayjewelry Рік тому

      It won't matter; you burn off the alcohol with a quick touch of your torch prior to the actual soldering. Just make sure you have no open containers of it near your flame. :)

  • @pastoracahow5543
    @pastoracahow5543 2 роки тому

    Thank you this is a great video! Never heard of yellow-silver, I'll have to google that! 😊

  • @catherinecsernyanski3442
    @catherinecsernyanski3442 2 роки тому

    I love the bracelet you’re wearing. Have you got a tutorial for that ?

  • @elainerogers6884
    @elainerogers6884 2 роки тому

    Hello, I have. Few questions: what is the reason to stretch the silk cord first? Second what size silk cord did you used here? Thank you, I appreciate your video 👏🏻😉

    • @misslovely9802
      @misslovely9802 2 роки тому

      The reason for stretching the cord before working with it is so when you finish and after wearing it for a while it doesn't stretch from wearing it so it doesn't become to big.

    • @katepanthera7265
      @katepanthera7265 11 місяців тому

      Also to straighten it out after being wound on a spool or card.

  • @claraandriessen8423
    @claraandriessen8423 2 роки тому

    Thanks! It's a clear tutorial! Is the 'hard 'variety of the yellow silver solder the best for this job?

  • @miaosai
    @miaosai 2 роки тому

    I thanks for this video!! I’m in a metalsmith class for jewelry now, and was wondering how gold filled worked. I wish you could have zoomed in on the placement of the solder, but I think I got the concept…

  • @deannada45
    @deannada45 3 роки тому

    Do you sell them like this?

  • @dafuq6366
    @dafuq6366 3 роки тому

    Hi, do the solder tarnish or change colour?

  • @emmazilla8356
    @emmazilla8356 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video! So easy to follow and no obnoxious rambling:)))) I was wondering what size cup you were using? I want to start making these types of stud earrings for my etsy shop but am having a hard time choosing between 6mm and 4mm sizes for my bezel settings. Thank you so much!

  • @cherylcasegal
    @cherylcasegal 3 роки тому

    What kind of chips are you using for the solder?

  • @KSmootheGroove
    @KSmootheGroove 3 роки тому

    Where to order the earring findings?

  • @MijiSong_hephzibahmusic
    @MijiSong_hephzibahmusic 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the video, what's the name of the yellow flow solder?? Where can I get it?

  • @katiekremer9674
    @katiekremer9674 3 роки тому

    This video is great- thank you so much!

  • @arareyes4356
    @arareyes4356 3 роки тому

    thank you so much!!!!! If my business boomed it's because of your video!!! <3

  • @coupangkok
    @coupangkok 3 роки тому

    I have my steady seller bracelet and stressed out if the jump ring that attaching charm will come off. Please let me know. I saw it’s 50\50 ratio of two things. So it’s homemade?

  • @coupangkok
    @coupangkok 3 роки тому

    Did you make the barrier flux? Can’t find at any shop.

    • @turtlebayjewelry
      @turtlebayjewelry Рік тому

      You can make it at home. It's a 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and dry boric acid granules.

  • @randahernandez2748
    @randahernandez2748 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this helpful video! I have been searching for months for this - and your video was exactly what I was looking for ! Straight forward no fluff - love it. Please keep them coming as I am a total newbie to the art of metal work. You’ve earned a loyal subscriber

  • @orlymenachem4472
    @orlymenachem4472 3 роки тому

    Hi, do you offer any classes? Also where do you suggest to get the materials?

  • @melaniemartinez7139
    @melaniemartinez7139 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the video, its so difficult to find information on how to work with gold filled metal and this was really helpfull.🤍🤍

  • @rum_xo8398
    @rum_xo8398 3 роки тому

    you make it look so easyy could you show us how to close jumprings with necklace attached .. also using a yellow brass gold filled solder paste please

  • @katynorton5588
    @katynorton5588 4 роки тому

    What is the purpose of adding the bit of plastic sheet between the bezel and the stone?

    • @beadsofsplendor1967
      @beadsofsplendor1967 4 роки тому

      Hi Katy, The layer of plastic is only required if you need to lift the stone. This would be necessary if the bezel cup was too tall in relation to the stone.

  • @jhondoeiiiy8193
    @jhondoeiiiy8193 4 роки тому

    New comer at soldering. I've been video benching on soldering. I need to solder a sterling silver-fill jump ring. Not sure if I can use your same method with the gold-fill. Please advise. Thanks in advance. P.S, I just subscribed to your channel

  • @claudiamarina8079
    @claudiamarina8079 4 роки тому

    Hi, thank you for the video. If the piece gets red how can I fix It?❤️

    • @turtlebayjewelry
      @turtlebayjewelry Рік тому

      If you've turned it red, you've brought the brass core to the surface and the only way out of that is to sand it, which then risks destroying your gold layer. The best way to work with GF is to cover the entire piece in the barrier flux, burn off the alcohol and then solder quick and hot. I use 14K gold solder.

  • @ClaireSChoi
    @ClaireSChoi 4 роки тому

    Awesome video! It is very very helpful! I really hope you will upload your hammering work you showed end of it!

  • @elianehuonder1467
    @elianehuonder1467 4 роки тому

    Thank you for that great video. I will try it soon. I still have some troubles with soldeirng gold filled. Do you have any other tips working with gold filled?

  • @lucisue53
    @lucisue53 4 роки тому

    Nice video. The close-up view starting at 6:00 makes it so much easier to see. Thanks!

  • @lucisue53
    @lucisue53 4 роки тому

    Loved this instructional video - super easy to follow. I'll call the store soon to get the supplies for this project. (side note: great manicure Keeley!)

    • @beadsofsplendor1967
      @beadsofsplendor1967 4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Hope you have fun making the earrings. We haven't taken our off since the tutorial came out.

  • @lucianazysko9828
    @lucianazysko9828 4 роки тому

    May I ask you how much the material for doing one necklace cost?