+ajsminiadventure sorry for the very late reply. We had a shift in employee duties that resulted in some youtube comments slipping through the cracks! We ship internationally and you can find it on our site www.beaducation.com :)
You can use a pro polish pad or also Penny Brite. Links below. www.beaducation.com/p/109-jewelry-making-tools-pro-polish-pad-pack-of-10 www.beaducation.com/p/1896-jewelry-making-tools-penny-brite
My question is, what is the brand solder paste your using and we're will some of us be able to obtain it And will you be able to tell us about copper color solder and good choices for best matching Thank you in advance
Beaducation What gauge jump rings are those? I mean, what guage of wire did you use to create the jump rings? Is it possible to solder 28 gauge, or even 30 gauge wire when making jump rings? I'm just curious. I'd like to work with fine silver and gold wire.
+Mark II we typically use 18 or 20 gauge. It is possible to solder 28 or 30 gauge but I don't recommend it. Those gauges are so small that the join just might not be enough to keep them together, plus jump rings made from those gauges will not hold their shape well. Hope this helps.
Hi! The method of soldering that Kate uses in this class is recommended to be used with sterling silver, gold filled, fine silver, nickel silver, copper, brass, or bronze. Plated metals have too many unknowns to use with this method. Good luck!
Thank you for the excellent tutorial. You are very easy to follow and understand. My question is, however, not about the soldering itself, but rather, about the kiln brick. What kind of saw do I use to cut my firebrick? It is too large for my rotating annealing pan.
The brick is super soft, you can use any saw to cut it, just make sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection. Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for more jewelry making vids!!! goo.gl/29bmpC
Hi thanks for the video. Please can you help me coz I'm feeling helpless :( I'm really doing my best, trying and trying and can't figure out where am I going wrong. It happens with and without firescoff product. I use easy paste. After most of my soldering my silver go matte/dull/satin finish and I can't get the shine back through pickling. I have no polishing machine but this shouldn't be necessary just for small jobs like soldering jump rings???. Pleeease help!!! What can it be? Greetings
mismillielili When metal first comes out of the pickle pot, it will always be a bit dull looking. The best next step it to throw it in a tumbler but if you don't have a tumbler just hit it with a polishing cloth and it should shine right up.
You have the best "how to" video I've cme across on YT. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Wow, thank you! 🙏 ☺️
I just love Kate's enthusiasm. I think she was my first online teacher.
Love you Kate! You are the best instructor I've ever seen!
You are a wonderful instructor, Kate!
I wonder if Kate still rocks those great bangs.
She does!
Where do you get your soldering paste, we are here in the UK?
+ajsminiadventure sorry for the very late reply. We had a shift in employee duties that resulted in some youtube comments slipping through the cracks! We ship internationally and you can find it on our site www.beaducation.com :)
Kate, how do you suggest cleaning a jump ring to get ready to solder?
You can use a pro polish pad or also Penny Brite. Links below.
www.beaducation.com/p/109-jewelry-making-tools-pro-polish-pad-pack-of-10
www.beaducation.com/p/1896-jewelry-making-tools-penny-brite
Very nice and helpful!
My question is, what is the brand solder paste your using and we're will some of us be able to obtain it
And will you be able to tell us about copper color solder and good choices for best matching
Thank you in advance
www.beaducation.com/search?qry=solder+paste
what is the make of the silver paste you use?
silver solder paste.
www.beaducation.com/shop/silver-solder-paste-soft-14-oz-p-3802.html
beaducation thanks x
Hi, how would I go around soldering a jump ring onto a pendant blank that has been enamelled? thanks :)
+Laura Simpson Hi Laura! You would want to solder the jump ring on first, and then enamel. Have a great day!
How do i solder a jump ring closed with a fire sensitive charm on it? It seems impossible.
Hi! There is a product called Heat Shield. We don't carry it, but would recommend looking into it. Have a great day!
Can silver plated jump rings be soldered?
I have not been able to do it successfully. The temperature needed to solder the ring typically just burns off the silver plate.
Thanks Kate!
Beaducation What gauge jump rings are those? I mean, what guage of wire did you use to create the jump rings? Is it possible to solder 28 gauge, or even 30 gauge wire when making jump rings? I'm just curious. I'd like to work with fine silver and gold wire.
+Mark II we typically use 18 or 20 gauge. It is possible to solder 28 or 30 gauge but I don't recommend it. Those gauges are so small that the join just might not be enough to keep them together, plus jump rings made from those gauges will not hold their shape well. Hope this helps.
Beaducation Excellent. Thank you.
OK question can I still solder my jump rings after making say a byzantine chain or hilt chain.
Sure!
+Beaducation OK thank you for the help just wanted to make sure before I jumped off into doing that
can you use liquid weld producted/
sorry, I am not familiar with this product so I can't really guide you properly.
Thanks you are the best.!!
I know you are working with solid metal, but what about plated metals? IE silver plated copper (jump ring).
Hi! The method of soldering that Kate uses in this class is recommended to be used with sterling silver, gold filled, fine silver, nickel silver, copper, brass, or bronze. Plated metals have too many unknowns to use with this method. Good luck!
what does quenching mean?
Rapid cooling of the piece in water.
Thank you for the excellent tutorial. You are very easy to follow and understand.
My question is, however, not about the soldering itself, but rather, about the kiln brick. What kind of saw do I use to cut my firebrick? It is too large for my rotating annealing pan.
The brick is super soft, you can use any saw to cut it, just make sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection. Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for more jewelry making vids!!! goo.gl/29bmpC
Ty
Hi thanks for the video. Please can you help me coz I'm feeling helpless :( I'm really doing my best, trying and trying and can't figure out where am I going wrong. It happens with and without firescoff product. I use easy paste. After most of my soldering my silver go matte/dull/satin finish and I can't get the shine back through pickling. I have no polishing machine but this shouldn't be necessary just for small jobs like soldering jump rings???. Pleeease help!!! What can it be? Greetings
mismillielili When metal first comes out of the pickle pot, it will always be a bit dull looking. The best next step it to throw it in a tumbler but if you don't have a tumbler just hit it with a polishing cloth and it should shine right up.
Great!