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Metalsmithing - Soldering Basics
Metalsmithing – Soldering Basics
Now that we have covered the Basic Solder Station Setup and Essentials, we can begin to explore the technique.
In the last post we discussed how to prep and organize the Solder so we can be ready to go quickly when working on our projects.
Today I am going to outline the key concepts and basic rules necessary for successful soldering everytime.
Brazing ~ Soldering
The terms Soldering and…
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Metalsmithing at Home ~ Basic Cutting Tools
Metalsmithing at Home ~ Basic Cutting Tools
In the Intro post for the Metalsmithing at Home Basic Tools Series, we defined Metalsmithing – and made a short list of the Typical Tasks you can expect to perform in you most Metal Jewelry Projects.
The first step to making wire or metal jewelry is to cut your metals to the desired shapes and sizes.
There is a huge variety of wire cutters, saws and blades, shears and so much…
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Metalsmithing at Home ~ Basic Tools Intro
Metalsmithing at Home ~ Basic Tools Intro
What is Metalsmithing?
A metalsmith or smithy is a craftsman fashioning useful items (for example, tools, kitchenware, tableware, jewellery, and weapons) out of various metals. Smithing is one of the oldest metalworking occupations.
As Jeweler’s, the tools and techniques used for smithing are brought down to a much smaller scale but the same basic tools and principles still apply.
Smiths use a…
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Solder Prep ~ Solder Station Essentials
Solder Prep ~ Solder Station Essentials
In this Series of Posts, we are setting the stage for success in our soldered Jewelry projects.
“Setting Up A Home Solder Station“ reviewed Safety Equipment and requirements, the Basic Butane Torches and a few basic Soldering Surfaces.
The next post “Solder Station Essentials” we covered the incidental supplies.
Forms of Solder
Solder Varieties
Flux
Sparex Pickle and Pickle Pot
Copper Tongs
S…
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Solder Station Essentials
Welcome Back In my last Post, we reviewed the basics of setting up a safe and simple Soldering Work Station in a home studio environment. To recap, we covered the basic safety equipment, portable butane torches, a few basic soldering surface and how to protect the surface of your station area (ie, desk or table.) Read Setting Up a Home Solder Stationto catch up. Before you can begin soldering at…
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Setting up a Home Solder Station
Setting up a Home Solder Station
How to Set Up a Home Soldering Station for Metalsmithing Jewelry
I am finally reached a long-awaited Milestones in Jewelry Design. I had dreamed of working with Wire, Metal and Gemstones for a very long time and now I am finally there.
There are so many tool options to choose from when you begin your path into Metalsmithing, it is hard to know what is right for you and what to avoid.
I use…
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Good Day Everyone
I am working on a 3 part Video Series that demos a ring I recently made for my Daughter Samantha.
She had found a ring on Tiffanys and asked me if I could make it for her.
Very beautiful and over 500.00 and so I agreed to try for her. The best I could tell from the photos was that the stone was just affixed to a pearl peg that is soldered to the band.
I went to one of my Facebook groups and posted a question – Has anyone made a ball ring before and could you give me some advice?
A wonderful member was kind enough to send me all the details on how she made one using the tiny domed cup under the stone. I really liked this idea as it gave more security to the Pearl peg. I am very new to soldering jewelry and I was a little worried the stone breaking off from the band if my solder on the peg didn’t hold.
I am going to give you a complete list of tools and materials I used for this project and the one I am making in Bronze for the Videos below.
I have added the links to shop for the items as well. I am an Amazon Affiliate now but FYI – I have bought most of my tools and tons of supplies from Amazon over the last few years because they have the best prices for the exact same tools.
Materials
24 Gauge Bronze Sheet or 14K Gold Filled Sheet – 3 inches
16 Gauge Bronze Wire Round – 2-3 inches for the ring band
1 – 8mm Half Drilled Amazonite or other bead or pearl
Disc Cutter
Ring Mandrel
Dapping block
Brass Mallet
Solder Setup
Polishing Supplies
Flush Cutters
Needle Files
Hard and Easy Solder
Here are a few photos of the process in action.
Amazonite Ball Ring Tutorial Part 1
Amazonite Ball Ring Tutorial Part 2
Amazonite Ball Ring Tutorial Info Good Day Everyone I am working on a 3 part Video Series that demos a ring I recently made for my Daughter Samantha.
Metalsmithing Basics - Mixing Pickle and Liver of Sulphur
Metalsmithing Basics – Mixing Pickle and Liver of Sulphur
Sparex Pickle Solution
Pickling Solution is used to remove Fire Scale from soldered pieces you may be working on in your home studio.
Firescale, also known as firestain, occurs naturally when heating metals that contain copper such as brass, bronze, copper of course and sterling silver, with your soldering torch.
The method demonstrated in the Video used Sparex #2, which is a product…
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