I use Sunstone welders - Orion mPulse, Zapp, Zapp Plus and Orion PJ (I have used different ones for different videos to demo the power and safety/weld reliability). I moved the videos to Product Review playlist on my UA-cam channel, so it's easy to compare and see all together. Also, I created a welder comparison chart: stonesandfindings.com/free-resources-page-pj-jewelry-making-information/micro-welder-comparison-chart/
I am just starting out and money is tight. Could i get by with soldering the jump rings closed?
You cannot solder close to the skin (the flame will cook your customer).
What kind of welder do you use?
I use Sunstone welders - Orion mPulse, Zapp, Zapp Plus and Orion PJ (I have used different ones for different videos to demo the power and safety/weld reliability).
I moved the videos to Product Review playlist on my UA-cam channel, so it's easy to compare and see all together.
Also, I created a welder comparison chart:
stonesandfindings.com/free-resources-page-pj-jewelry-making-information/micro-welder-comparison-chart/