Rio grande jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, jewelry supplies and equipment, and the packaging and display items essential to the success of your jewellery business since 1944. An innovative new material is turning traditional soldering upside down. Im looking forward to getting all the supplies i need to start soldering and taking my jewelry to the next level. It will end up costing you more in ruined kits and damaged components. Popular jewelry designer and instructor scott david plumlee shows readers how to create 24 intricatelooking earrings, bracelets, and necklaces at home with a new quick and easy soldering technique. We have gathered together loads of soldering techniques, tips, tutorials, tricks, and hacks from the top jewelrymaking artists, and have provided them for you here. Just about every jewelry maker thinks about trying his or her hand at metalwork, and with that are the questions about the soldering torches, torch tips, fuel, and metal meltingpoint temperatures. Through individual instruction and class demos, students will learn about layout, piercing, filing, forming, soldering, stone setting and finishing. Take a look at the search inside this book option on amazon to see some of the projects.
Kate demonstrates three different soldering techniques, soldering two flat pieces together, soldering a wire loop onto the pendants tops edge, and lastly soldering a stamped decorative bail. She has more than 16 years of experience teaching jewelry techniques, including beading, wirework, and metalsmithing. Reinforcing these basics are 12 jewelry projects that use the instruction to apply to realworld projects. For most adafruit kits and projects, you will want a pencilstyle soldering iron with 25 watts or more. Shes an author of 7 books on jewelry making, and has been creating her own designs since 1998. The silver solder paste is bright silver in color when it has flowed. Friendly and thorough instructional text and stepbystep photos help readers build skills gradually, which they. Laser welding systems have been actively used in the north american jewelry marketplace since 1992. Most of the soldering advice out there is confusing, incomplete, and too. We have gathered together loads of soldering techniques, tips, tutorials, tricks, and hacks from the top jewelry making artists, and have provided them for you here. Soldering iron kit electronics, 21in1, 60w adjustable temperature soldering iron, 5pcs soldering iron tips, soldering iron stand, desoldering pump, magnifier, solder wire, tweezer, pu carry bag 4. The beyond the basics book is divided into 3 sections. Tinning covering the tip of the iron before soldering and at the end before storage protects the tip from oxidation.
Easy techniques for the kitchentable jeweler is more suitable for beginners. Soldering jewelry sweat, flush, or applique soldering how to solder two pieces of metal on top of each other. Soldering is often used to make jewelry and stained glass, and in plumbing and electrical wiring. You can use either for soldering silver, copper, brass, nickel and gold filled it depends on the finished look you are trying to achieve.
A top pick, this belongs in any crafters collection. Gold is available in different karats and is significantly more expensive than silver solder, especially in higher karats. Torches are not just for soldering, theyre used to anneal the metal, which is heating it to ensure its malleable enough to be worked with. Students will gain confidence in the jewelry studio environment and become familiar with the jewelers hand tools, torch, flex shaft, polishing motor and more. For more helpful tips and information about soldering, check out my new soldering book, soldering demystified available on. This book is thus geared for intermediate to advanced level artisans. Some people use a soldering iron instead of a torch. Look for triple refined butane at hardware stores or cigar shops. Choosing a soldering iron there are many types of soldering irons. This handy howto guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and. Soldering copper for jewelry unites the metals without melding them together.
Institutes youtube channel, i called it the best jewelry soldering tip ever, and i still believe that to be true. The reader learns to solder from this book assisted throughout by the. Friendly and thorough instructional text and stepbystep photos help readers build skills gradually, which they can then employ with the included projects. For silver there is itt, melting point 1490 degrees f. Through individual instruction and class demos, students will learn about layout. Fortunately, simple soldering proves that does not need to be the case. Now, of course i didnt buy one of these ginormous beasts for my home soldering station. Silicone soldering mat electronic repair mat for laptop, watch, computer, cellphone solder pad heat resistant 932f for bga station gun iron 15.
Metalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. I also recommend you get the dvd soldering made simple that accompanies this book, because it helps so much to see soldering in action. Im not so sure i like being referred to as a kitchen table jeweler. Her first book, boho chic jewelry, teaches readers to recreate some of lauras most popular pieces. Stunning pieces made with sea glass, stones, and crystals by eva sherman, hot and cold jewelr. Be sure that the jewelry seam is closed as completely as possible before soldering. Once youve watched this class youll be well on your way to soldering happiness. Soldering uses a torch and an alloy solution to make or enhance pieces of jewelry. The reader learns to solder from this book assisted throughout by the two hour accompanying dvd. Tammy powley is a freelance writer and jewelry expert. In the past, nearly all solders contained lead, but leadfree alloys are becoming more widely used due to environmental concerns.
Jul 10, 2017 one other great soft soldering resource is lauras boho chic jewelry book. Hard, medium, and easy solder is available in gold and silver. How to solder jewelry using a soldering iron the beading. Gellers blue book to jewelry repairs is the only jewelry repair and design pricing guide available for jewelers. Friendly and thorough instructional text and stepbystep photos help readers build skills gradually, which they can then employ with the. For this type of soldering, you need a torch, not a soldering iron. I was knocked out by the method of learning devised by the author. My youtube soldering playlist a list of all my soldering videos on youtube. This book, soldering demystified, with over 190 luscious macro color photographs, will solve all of your soldering problems. Laura beth love is a selftaught artist who is most known for her jewelry made from broken vintage china, incorporating her signature style of soft soldering and beaded solder details. Heat the joint with your soldering iron and place the tip of the solder sucker over the hot solder.
Soldering 101 the 4 steps for successful soldering. The fifth book, silver soldering simplified was published by potter craft in september 20. First, she instructs how to set up a jewelry workspace that fits the confines of your budget and living space. This instructable will demonstrate how to solder sterling silver rings using a torch, silver solder, and various other tools to create a pair of sterling silver earrings. See more ideas about jewelry, jewelry making and metal jewelry. This handy howto guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and enthusiasts. An alternative to soldering or microplasma welding, laser welders have gained industry acceptance for their wide range of uses and ability to produce stronger connections with a high level of accuracy, resulting in a significant savings in time, labor and materials. Gold and silver solders come in different flow temperatures. This book is the complete guide to simple soldering. This handy howto guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and enthusiasts can make at home. Tips on how to master soldering ganoksin jewelry making.
The first deals with materials, tools, studio setup, how to solder and toolkit lists. Jewelry using soft soldering techniques, china, glass. Founded in 2012, smith shop is a dynamic craftcentric metalworking studio that produces functional and ornamental metalwork specializing in the custom fabrication of gold, silver, copper, brass, bronze, and steel while also producing limited production runs ranging from jewelry to architectural hardware. Gold solders are generally used only for making gold jewelry while copper, brass, and bronze solders are typically used to make copper, brass, and bronze jewelry respectively. This practical book explains the basics of the method and suggests ways soldering can be used to explore ideas and produce unique pieces. Start small, making earring and simple shapes, and progress to challenging constructions including a box clasp and rings. Since its like welding, it may seem daunting at first, but soldering jewelry is done on a much smaller scale.
Metal workers typically use oxypropane or oxyacetylene torches with hard solder, but many soldering tasks can also be achieved with butane torches. Laser welding replacing soldering ganoksin jewelry making. Soldering kit basic soldering kit jewelry soldering kit. Soldering is easy comic book soldering jewelry, soldering. But and this is very important keep the soldering iron tip on the pad and lead for about 1 more second since it takes time for the solder to flow around the.
If soft soldering is a technique youve been looking to explore or take further, laura is your goto instructor. Soldering uses a lower melting point filler metal than brazing does. Be sure to check out the many other techniques and tutorials here, and then stop by the interweave store to find more resources, including jewelrymaking books, pdf downloads. This makes it so much easier to solder from any angle, even underneath. Soldering, which uses heat in joining two metals together in metalsmithing, is one of the many approaches used for jewelry making. Rio grande offers competitive pricing, excellent service, ordering convenience and fast product delivery. The first time you use a soldering torch might be a scary proposition. Joe demonstrates how this easy to use torch can solder nearly any small scale jewelry project with success. To use, press the plunger down at the end of the solder sucker. Welding differs from soldering in that in welding the base metals are actually melted and fused together, creating a very strong bond. Her work has been featured in country living magazine, as well as in numerous other print and online. How about making your friend or loved one a custom pair of sterling silver e.
A beginners guide to jewelry making, by kate ferrant richbourg is a complete course in soldering. This jewelry making video shows you the correct way to use a soldering iron. Soldering usually pronounced soddering is the method of joining metal parts together, using another metal that has a lower melting temperature than the parts being joined solder is the portion that melts at a lower temperature flux is a substance that cleans the metal surfaces to create a stronger bond and help prevent oxidation most but not all. One other great soft soldering resource is lauras boho chic jewelry book. Mar 29, 2018 soldering, which uses heat in joining two metals together in metalsmithing, is one of the many approaches used for jewelry making. Third hand really handy tool to help you hold the piece because it. Laser welding replacing soldering ganoksin jewelry. Our ten piece soldering kit includes all the essential tools for basic soldering, but unlike other soldering kits which may look the same, our kit features a specially designed, taller tripod and mesh screen. Soldering 101 the 4 steps for successful soldering nancy. The second section includes 16 projects which are rated from beginner novice in soldering to advanced solderer. Soldering is probably the most commonly used and least understood operation performed in the jewelry industry. The best jewelry soldering tip ever the jewelry arts way.
Besides being way out of my budget and entirely too big for my tiny space, that kind of torch is really overkill for small jewelry projects like soldering jump rings anyway. Be sure to check out the many other techniques and tutorials here, and then stop by the interweave store to find more resources, including jewelry making books, pdf downloads. Kate ferrant richbourg is the former director of education for beaducation and has led classes and workshops around the world and online. This 160page book utilizes simplified soldering techniques and innovative jewelry designs to create a variety of geometric shapes from securely soldered jump ring frames, many of which are then embellished with fine wire woven gemstone bead patterns. A beginners guide to jewelry making by kate ferrant richbourg 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Press the release button to suck up the liquid solder. Wet sponge dont flick off the excess and hot solder. It is taught with all the clarity and enthusiasm for which the author is famous. Or, if youve hung up your soldering iron with your last stainedglass panel, these designs just might get you soldering again. Soldering made simple takes all the mystery and fear out of soldering so that amateur jewelry makers even those who have never held a torch feel empowered and confident. Soldering, brazing and welding are similar but differ in small ways.
In order to empty the solder sucker, press down on the plunger. Fear of the torch and soldering is often the one thing standing in the way of you making your own beautiful jewelry. Soldering metal together to make jewelry is a basic necessity in jewelry making. Simple soldering, a beginners guide to jewelry making, by kate ferrant richbourg is a complete course in soldering.
You may need to do a lot of filing and sanding to get the seam neat. Sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and sparex are common ingredients in a pickle solution. Oct 16, 2007 this jewelry making video shows you the correct way to use a soldering iron. Jewelry using soft soldering techniques, china, glass, wire. Author and teacher kate richbourg demystifies basic soldering for any home crafter, showing how to create sophisticated, polished, and professionallooking jewelry pieces through simple soldering techniques.
Popular soldering books meet your next favorite book. Third hand really handy tool to help you hold the piece because it will get hot. Most all findings in the book have the stock number next to it for. Topics covered include further applications such as silver soldering. Learn tricks for successful joining of dissimilar sizes and how to apply solder.
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