Awesome! Lisa was in our studio a few months ago and we've got several other "Lisa videos" in the works so be sure your subscribed so you don't miss her others we'll be releasing! Thanks for watching!
You're most welcome my fellow Lisa! I'm glad the video encouraged you to try your hand at soldering. It's a wonderful skill to have in your jewelry making arsenal!
Thanks. It's one of my favorite jewelry making tips. Another tip is if you are doing a lot of product work that requires the repetition of the same size loop, draw a line at the measure point with a permanent marker. Then you can always use that to make your cuts and then loops. When you're done, the mark can be removed with a little alcohol on cotton so you can use your pliers to make different sized loops as needed.
Hello! Such a wonderful tutorial. I’ve been wanting to learn how to solder and this was very helpful! I do have some questions: 1. As a beginner what solder material should I invest in? I love the paste and it looks very easy to use. 2. The wire is also good but what gauge, percentage and what flow?
Hi Felicia. First, you might see if there are any basic soldering classes in your area to get some experience before investing. This will help you in determining which type of solder works best for you. We do have a ton of resources on soldering and the paste is rather easy to use. Here's a great chart that explains the materials used in soldering and terms used: www.firemountaingems.com/resources/encyclobeadia/charts/fb36
Great tutorial. When soldering several joins do I solder one then quench or do I solder them all at once? I want to create a ring and then attach a decorative component. Will soldering the added component weaken the soldered join on the ring if I do it separately?
Hello. Lisa is using a firing brick under the jump rings. Here's a link: www.firemountaingems.com/shop?keywords=firing+brick A pickle compound is used in the pickle pot, here's a link to that product: www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h204549bs Stay tuned, we'll be releasing a video on pickling very soon! Thanks for watching.
I'm new to most 'jewelry' making and just came across your website and this UA-cam channel. I absolutely love the few videos I've watched already. Thank you. Question: Can you solder the connection on your headpin and the opening on the jewelry piece like the shepherd's hook? (of course, once you've added your attachment of choice)
@@FireMountainGems That was exactly my concern wen asking. However, if you don't get to trying it before me, I do plan to try. Just to see if it is possible. I will definitely let you know my outcome. If I'm doing a beaded piece of jewelry, I think I would solder anything that I could before I added the attached threaded item (because I would be attaching it with thread). Like the jump rings etc. I fully believe that any threaded item with the delicate beads attached would definitely not be able to withstand the heat. However, there are a multitude of metal glues and epoxies on the market that might just work and I bet one could also tint the glue with a pigment to match the metal colour used. I just find that if anything is going to catch anywhere or become weak from wear it's usually in the connector pieces.
Hi Robin. We're happy to hear you found Lisa's video helpful. The sheet she's using at 2:13 is actually 30 gauge solder sheet. Silver solder sheets are used to repair or assemble silver jewelry, as the backs for cabochon settings and more. You'll see how she snips little pieces of that solder sheet to us in her soldering. Thanks for watching!
What solder wire and flux should I use to repair a ring band? I have one that's old and has split dead center and I'd really like to fix it. This was a great tutorial and I've had a class already in this, but now I want to do small pieces like this. Thank you!
@@FireMountainGems Not sure, the ring is very old. Owner said she has had multiple jewelers turn down her attempts to fix it. It is also worn down and I'd have to use a mandril to hold it while soldering. There's a beautiful old citrine stone in the center of a turtle figure. The metal looks like silver, but could be white gold or platinum. She said she was looking for a jewelry student who might be willing to help fix it. While I've done soldering before, I want to be very careful before attempting anything to fix the split in the band.
Oh wow. Unfortunately with something like this, we don't have any recommendations. Perhaps it would be best for her to remove the stone and just have it reset or even remade entirely. That's a hard one!
Hello. Our designers have done both. We carry a large variety of jump rings as well as wire and jump ring making tools. Whatever your preference, we have everything you need on our website. Here is the link for our jump ring selection: www.firemountaingems.com/jewelry-supplies/findings/jump-rings/?pageType=CLP If you have any other questions please let us know. We would love to help!
Thank you! I had not considered this until i purchased a ring and hoop die. It was fun, so hope to find some for bracelets.
That “Measure from the bend for loop size” tip...mind blown...thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Lisa, thanks so much for sharing your skills. This video was great and now I think I'd like to learn soldering.
Awesome! Lisa was in our studio a few months ago and we've got several other "Lisa videos" in the works so be sure your subscribed so you don't miss her others we'll be releasing! Thanks for watching!
You're most welcome my fellow Lisa! I'm glad the video encouraged you to try your hand at soldering. It's a wonderful skill to have in your jewelry making arsenal!
Love your TIP @ 11:42 about measuring the Ball pin from the bend to the end , where the crystal is with your Round Nose pliers to get the PERFECT Loop
Great! Thanks for watching.
Thanks. It's one of my favorite jewelry making tips. Another tip is if you are doing a lot of product work that requires the repetition of the same size loop, draw a line at the measure point with a permanent marker. Then you can always use that to make your cuts and then loops. When you're done, the mark can be removed with a little alcohol on cotton so you can use your pliers to make different sized loops as needed.
Thank you very much,I'm a newbie. You've helped alot
You're an excellent instructor!
Thanks so much for the kind words Kristy!
Hello!
Such a wonderful tutorial. I’ve been wanting to learn how to solder and this was very helpful!
I do have some questions:
1. As a beginner what solder material should I invest in? I love the paste and it looks very easy to use.
2. The wire is also good but what gauge, percentage and what flow?
Hi Felicia. First, you might see if there are any basic soldering classes in your area to get some experience before investing. This will help you in determining which type of solder works best for you. We do have a ton of resources on soldering and the paste is rather easy to use. Here's a great chart that explains the materials used in soldering and terms used: www.firemountaingems.com/resources/encyclobeadia/charts/fb36
Great tutorial. When soldering several joins do I solder one then quench or do I solder them all at once?
I want to create a ring and then attach a decorative component. Will soldering the added component weaken the soldered join on the ring if I do it separately?
A few questions. What material were you using under the jump rings when torching, and what was in the pickle pot?
Hello. Lisa is using a firing brick under the jump rings. Here's a link: www.firemountaingems.com/shop?keywords=firing+brick A pickle compound is used in the pickle pot, here's a link to that product: www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h204549bs Stay tuned, we'll be releasing a video on pickling very soon! Thanks for watching.
Beautiful - are the joints solid once soldered? I am going to try today but just wanted to know I have the right result?
Yes, if soldered correctly, the joint become solid.
I'm new to most 'jewelry' making and just came across your website and this UA-cam channel. I absolutely love the few videos I've watched already. Thank you. Question: Can you solder the connection on your headpin and the opening on the jewelry piece like the shepherd's hook? (of course, once you've added your attachment of choice)
Hmmm, we've never done that so we aren't sure. The heat might be too much for the rest of the piece that you aren't soldering.
@@FireMountainGems That was exactly my concern wen asking. However, if you don't get to trying it before me, I do plan to try. Just to see if it is possible. I will definitely let you know my outcome. If I'm doing a beaded piece of jewelry, I think I would solder anything that I could before I added the attached threaded item (because I would be attaching it with thread). Like the jump rings etc. I fully believe that any threaded item with the delicate beads attached would definitely not be able to withstand the heat. However, there are a multitude of metal glues and epoxies on the market that might just work and I bet one could also tint the glue with a pigment to match the metal colour used. I just find that if anything is going to catch anywhere or become weak from wear it's usually in the connector pieces.
Hi Lisa. Your video is very helpful. What gauge is your sheet ?
Hi Robin. We're happy to hear you found Lisa's video helpful. The sheet she's using at 2:13 is actually 30 gauge solder sheet. Silver solder sheets are used to repair or assemble silver jewelry, as the backs for cabochon settings and more. You'll see how she snips little pieces of that solder sheet to us in her soldering. Thanks for watching!
What solder wire and flux should I use to repair a ring band? I have one that's old and has split dead center and I'd really like to fix it. This was a great tutorial and I've had a class already in this, but now I want to do small pieces like this. Thank you!
What metal is the ring band?
@@FireMountainGems Not sure, the ring is very old. Owner said she has had multiple jewelers turn down her attempts to fix it. It is also worn down and I'd have to use a mandril to hold it while soldering. There's a beautiful old citrine stone in the center of a turtle figure. The metal looks like silver, but could be white gold or platinum. She said she was looking for a jewelry student who might be willing to help fix it. While I've done soldering before, I want to be very careful before attempting anything to fix the split in the band.
Oh wow. Unfortunately with something like this, we don't have any recommendations. Perhaps it would be best for her to remove the stone and just have it reset or even remade entirely. That's a hard one!
@@FireMountainGems Ok, thank you.
Do you buy jump rings or make them from wire?
Hello. Our designers have done both. We carry a large variety of jump rings as well as wire and jump ring making tools. Whatever your preference, we have everything you need on our website. Here is the link for our jump ring selection: www.firemountaingems.com/jewelry-supplies/findings/jump-rings/?pageType=CLP
If you have any other questions please let us know. We would love to help!