I have a tip for you use flat nose plyers dip those plyers in silicone. Maybe a couple of times depending on how thick you're wanting them. Dry between each dip.
Excited about your solder iron jewelry making book. I already have Soldered Alchemy. Great to see a video again of your work!😊❤ I'm still using a basic soldering iron without a rheostat, and I need to upgrade,...as well as get different solder and flux. I've learned alot just teaching myself from trial and error, and I've gotten great results, but the lead free solder I use has a rosin core. Not sure if it's that or just the combo of that and the gel flux, but I end up having to spend so much time cleaning the gummy residue from my pieces. It's kind of like trying to clean hardened pine gum sap off. Such a pain, especially if the peice has alot of texture. Since I really want to upgrade my supplies n tools, I would be very interested in a video of any Black Friday sales for the materials and tools you prefer to use. I don't know if there is anything, but that would be awesome! One little thing I did learn from using my standard iron, is I get points/ spikes easily... It's harder to make balls. I end up filing the tips down, but it often leaves marks, or there's places in the textures I really can't file. For this, my solution has been burnishing with the back of a stainless steel spoon, or curved parts of its handle. It removes alot of marks, further smooths any rough spots, and brings the parts i burnish to a high polish shine.
I list all of the items I use and recommend below the video in the description and/or on my Amazon page, so be sure to check that out. The new book answers most of your questions and I think you’ll find it very helpful!
Thank you so much for your generosity and for sharing so clearly all that you know! I am looking for a welder to do this type of work and I am not sure which one to buy? What brand or model do you use? Any advice? What temperature do you work at? Thank you so much!
Hi you would need a soldering iron not a welder, I do have some recommendations that you can find here under my tools and soldering projects list www.amazon.com/shop/laurabethlove Good luck!
Hello, I liked the video but I still have questions, I want to make such spikes on the watch "casio" which have straps from stainless steel, to learn I decided to use a fork from stainless steel, but my work easily falls apart, with a little force all work collapsed. I used an alloy of 96.5% tin 3% silver and 0.5% copper. I also used flux Weller LW25 which is well suited for such tasks. What could be the solution to the problem?
same here, what works best for me atm is that i use copper foil where ik i want to have details, then i just fill it up with solder, it’s a bit hard, but yeah. def better ways out there, but the ones that make them gatekeep a lot
A tricky technique for me I think.....but looks cool! Yes would love to see a 'dragon's hand' holding a stone. Also a question - Not in the US and can't source many of your usual supplies here even through Amazon or eBay. No Silvergleem solder and can't find any Novocan liquid flux or blackener....only paste fluxes and no blackener at all.... would it be possible for you to do a video on consumable products alternatives? Bought the Chinese made iron you tested and is ok but also needing some alternatives for the consumables for viewers outside the US. Thanks for all your videos and I have both your books. TFS!!
I'll address it in a future video, but paste flux is fine, it just depends on what type (liquid vs paste vs gel) you prefer. The products I recommend on my channel are all ones that I personally use and prefer and that I know are safe for this craft (I couldn't recommend a brand that I haven't personally tried.)
Hi! I'm interested in trying soldering and this might be a dumb question but I was wondering what happens when the iron goes "off camera"? How do you add solder to it?
You touch the tip of the hot soldering iron against the end of the spool of wire solder and melt a tiny bit off, which clings to the end of your soldering iron until you apply it to your project. For complete detailed instructions check out my book called Soldering Iron Jewelry, the link is in the description down below. Good luck!
Hi, I’ve been trying to make solder spikes on stainless steel bracelets and watches, but the solder doesn’t like to stick on. Any tips to get the solder to stick and stay on to stainless steel surfaces? Thanks
Hi! I've just started to try soft soldering and I have this yellow residue that won't clean off and is hard to solder on top of, do you know what this might be?? Thank u!!!
@@nstyle-jewelry524 For example, in this video, he worked on it so much, but the subfloor never melted. I don't understand what's happening, I wish he would come back Laura :(
Try turning the temperature of your iron down. Make sure the bottom layer is thick enough. Do not hold the iron against your project for too long, work quickly. Practice! Good luck!
It's true and important to show. People watching should have realisitic expectations. If you only show the successes folks watching will have big expectations of getting it right on their first try and then when they don't, will get frusturated and quit.
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My newest book, The Broken China Jewelry Book, will be available on Amazon in late July/early August! Be sure to get your copy! tinyurl.com/4ffrm4ys
Hi Laura! Loving the look of both your books - any chance you have an e-book version available to purchase anywhere?
@@laurabambrey5858 No sorry they are softcover only!
Your the best at explaining things!
I bought the new book so helpful!
Thanks Laura ❤❤❤
Love,
Grazia
You are the best ❤❤
I have a tip for you use flat nose plyers dip those plyers in silicone. Maybe a couple of times depending on how thick you're wanting them. Dry between each dip.
Excited about your solder iron jewelry making book. I already have Soldered Alchemy. Great to see a video again of your work!😊❤ I'm still using a basic soldering iron without a rheostat, and I need to upgrade,...as well as get different solder and flux. I've learned alot just teaching myself from trial and error, and I've gotten great results, but the lead free solder I use has a rosin core. Not sure if it's that or just the combo of that and the gel flux, but I end up having to spend so much time cleaning the gummy residue from my pieces. It's kind of like trying to clean hardened pine gum sap off. Such a pain, especially if the peice has alot of texture.
Since I really want to upgrade my supplies n tools, I would be very interested in a video of any Black Friday sales for the materials and tools you prefer to use. I don't know if there is anything, but that would be awesome!
One little thing I did learn from using my standard iron, is I get points/ spikes easily... It's harder to make balls. I end up filing the tips down, but it often leaves marks, or there's places in the textures I really can't file. For this, my solution has been burnishing with the back of a stainless steel spoon, or curved parts of its handle. It removes alot of marks, further smooths any rough spots, and brings the parts i burnish to a high polish shine.
I list all of the items I use and recommend below the video in the description and/or on my Amazon page, so be sure to check that out. The new book answers most of your questions and I think you’ll find it very helpful!
@@LauraBethLove Thank you. Already used your link and made my lists. Looking forward to learning from you and your experience, with your book.😊👍
Thank you so much for your generosity and for sharing so clearly all that you know! I am looking for a welder to do this type of work and I am not sure which one to buy? What brand or model do you use? Any advice? What temperature do you work at? Thank you so much!
Hi you would need a soldering iron not a welder, I do have some recommendations that you can find here under my tools and soldering projects list www.amazon.com/shop/laurabethlove Good luck!
Hello, I liked the video but I still have questions, I want to make such spikes on the watch "casio" which have straps from stainless steel, to learn I decided to use a fork from stainless steel, but my work easily falls apart, with a little force all work collapsed. I used an alloy of 96.5% tin 3% silver and 0.5% copper. I also used flux Weller LW25 which is well suited for such tasks. What could be the solution to the problem?
same here, what works best for me atm is that i use copper foil where ik i want to have details, then i just fill it up with solder, it’s a bit hard, but yeah. def better ways out there, but the ones that make them gatekeep a lot
@@madsii1 can you try to explain?
@@v1d1st hii, did you find a way for the tin applied on the watch to stay well adhered?
@ by using cooper tape
You can't solder stainless steel with this method. You can wrap your object in copper foil tape and then solder that.
Thanks for the video, do you need to pickle soft solder jewelry? Thanks!
No, you do not!
A tricky technique for me I think.....but looks cool! Yes would love to see a 'dragon's hand' holding a stone.
Also a question - Not in the US and can't source many of your usual supplies here even through Amazon or eBay. No Silvergleem solder and can't find any Novocan liquid flux or blackener....only paste fluxes and no blackener at all.... would it be possible for you to do a video on consumable products alternatives?
Bought the Chinese made iron you tested and is ok but also needing some alternatives for the consumables for viewers outside the US. Thanks for all your videos and I have both your books. TFS!!
I'll address it in a future video, but paste flux is fine, it just depends on what type (liquid vs paste vs gel) you prefer. The products I recommend on my channel are all ones that I personally use and prefer and that I know are safe for this craft (I couldn't recommend a brand that I haven't personally tried.)
hello friend. I can't find the video of Chinese made iron. can you help me? or can you tell me the pole iron?
Hi! I'm interested in trying soldering and this might be a dumb question but I was wondering what happens when the iron goes "off camera"? How do you add solder to it?
You touch the tip of the hot soldering iron against the end of the spool of wire solder and melt a tiny bit off, which clings to the end of your soldering iron until you apply it to your project. For complete detailed instructions check out my book called Soldering Iron Jewelry, the link is in the description down below. Good luck!
@@LauraBethLove thank you so much!
Hi thank you for this video! Do you use any protective gear? Glasses or mask?
Hi, thanks. It was useful. I have a question, we make it gold color and how?
Gold glaze paint or gold leaf.
Awesome video thank you
Can I do it with a 100w soldering iron? I can't buy a one with degree and different heat mode
100 watt irons are great for use with lead-free solder. Should work fine, it just takes a bit of practice.
Hi, I’ve been trying to make solder spikes on stainless steel bracelets and watches, but the solder doesn’t like to stick on. Any tips to get the solder to stick and stay on to stainless steel surfaces? Thanks
Use silver plated, not stainless steel
Bro did you get the spiked watches. Do you have any tutorials how did you get the spikes if you have something please share.
Hi! I've just started to try soft soldering and I have this yellow residue that won't clean off and is hard to solder on top of, do you know what this might be?? Thank u!!!
Are you using plastic coated wire? That could be it. Otherwise, not sure.
Absolutely I would like to see that
please tell me how to solder the floors so as not to spoil the bottom layer. If smeared with flux, then the lower floor will still melt. (traduction)
I always thought this. Did you find an answer?
@@ezgi9387 no/ didn't
@@nstyle-jewelry524 For example, in this video, he worked on it so much, but the subfloor never melted. I don't understand what's happening, I wish he would come back Laura :(
@@ezgi9387 maybe bottom layer must be cold?
Try turning the temperature of your iron down. Make sure the bottom layer is thick enough. Do not hold the iron against your project for too long, work quickly. Practice! Good luck!
What soldering iron do you use?
www.amazon.com/shop/laurabethlove/list/13OL01GUXU26L?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
thank you so much
Where is the best place to buy lead free solder? TY
Link in description below video
First thing that came to mind with the spikes is a Sun 🌞
Laura, so enjoyed watching this. Can you use same technique for copper? Thanks!
You can add a copper patina to silver solder
Good to see even an expert struggles.
It's true and important to show. People watching should have realisitic expectations. If you only show the successes folks watching will have big expectations of getting it right on their first try and then when they don't, will get frusturated and quit.
plz make diy alabaster watch 🙏🏻
Not sure what you mean there