Beautiful! I can see this in a bigger version, in a red ribbon, hanging on the Christmas tree as well as a beautiful pendant. We have a tradition in my family that everyone, one time in their life, should gift all the others a Christmas ornament. One special ornament that will last for generations. When we decorate the Christmas tree, we have all these ornaments from people we love and cherish, some are dead and others still living, but they are with us in our hearts as we hang “their” ornament on the tree. I feel it is my time to gift the others with my special ornament, so they will know I am with them after I die, so maybe I should make this heart? ❤️
Thanks Maria for this video. I'm following you from Italy (Rome). I managed to make a heart, it came out perfect last december. I'm using silver-plated copper wire, I put flux on it, but it won't stick. I struggled the first time thinking it was normal, but now I'm making more charms and I can't get the solder over the wire. Where am I going wrong?
Hello from Italy, love that!! That has happened to me, but easy to solve. There is a clear coating on top of the silver, that's why it will not stick. Take an emory board used to file natural nails, ( not artificial nails) File the area you want to solder,its ok if you see a bit of copper when doing this. This will rough up the coating, then flux, the solder to stick. Let me know how it goes.🌹😊🌹
These are the exact ones I use from Amazon. 12Pcs Wooden Stamps Floral Pattern Rubber Stamp Round and Square Lace Wooden Rubber Stamp for Scrapbooking and DIY Craft Card. You can also use a natural sponge or kitchen sponge for great texture.
@ Thanks for quick answer. Yesterday I sorted out applying around the wire the scraps of copper adhesive tape that I keep when I make broken china jewellery. Next time I will buy copper wire directly. Tonight I will continue the work and try to scrape the wire with a file, that's surely quicker. This is a very nice technique, I made a heart, a star, a cat's head, a butterfly. Thanks again😘
@@thecreativeitalian7611 Yes sure, I'm sending you right now those that I finished. The others I still have to adapt a broken China to put inside depending on the shape (cat's head, star, butterfly).
Have you tried using nylon stockings as a buffer to get a good shine at the very end? Not many know this, but used nylon stockings are the absolute best to shine up those leather shoes, they are used to get a good window shine as well, you can sharpen your knives with nylon stockings if you want them razor sharp and of course polish your gold, silver and tin! Thank you for teaching me, it is a beautiful pendant, just like you!
I found you through Karen’s intuitive jewelry channel
WOW!!! Thats great, I love Karen's style of jewelry art, she is awesome.🌻😊
Me too
Looks like a lot of fun to make.
It truly is! Many shapes can be done besides the heart!🌹😊♥
cant wait to try this!! thanks so much for sharing :)
That’s so good to hear! I hope you enjoy the process.⭐️✨💖Happy 2025
Beautiful!
I can see this in a bigger version, in a red ribbon, hanging on the Christmas tree as well as a beautiful pendant.
We have a tradition in my family that everyone, one time in their life, should gift all the others a Christmas ornament. One special ornament that will last for generations.
When we decorate the Christmas tree, we have all these ornaments from people we love and cherish, some are dead and others still living, but they are with us in our hearts as we hang “their” ornament on the tree. I feel it is my time to gift the others with my special ornament, so they will know I am with them after I die, so maybe I should make this heart? ❤️
It would be awesome as an ornament dedicated to a loved one! ♥
That’s reall pretty. I’m going to give it a try
Wonderful 😊🌻
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. Something very different with solder, and you teach it so well. Love it!
Thank you and so happy to hear you like this fun, unique look with solder 🌸🌷☀️
Thanks Maria for this video. I'm following you from Italy (Rome). I managed to make a heart, it came out perfect last december. I'm using silver-plated copper wire, I put flux on it, but it won't stick. I struggled the first time thinking it was normal, but now I'm making more charms and I can't get the solder over the wire. Where am I going wrong?
Hello from Italy, love that!! That has happened to me, but easy to solve. There is a clear coating on top of the silver, that's why it will not stick. Take an emory board used to file natural nails, ( not artificial nails) File the area you want to solder,its ok if you see a bit of copper when doing this. This will rough up the coating, then flux, the solder to stick. Let me know how it goes.🌹😊🌹
These are the exact ones I use from Amazon. 12Pcs Wooden Stamps Floral Pattern Rubber Stamp Round and Square Lace Wooden Rubber Stamp for Scrapbooking and DIY Craft Card. You can also use a natural sponge or kitchen sponge for great texture.
@ Thanks for quick answer. Yesterday I sorted out applying around the wire the scraps of copper adhesive tape that I keep when I make broken china jewellery. Next time I will buy copper wire directly. Tonight I will continue the work and try to scrape the wire with a file, that's surely quicker. This is a very nice technique, I made a heart, a star, a cat's head, a butterfly. Thanks again😘
@ that is amazing I wish I could see your pieces if you’re so inclined. Would you email me images of your charms?
TheCreativeItalian@gmail.com
@@thecreativeitalian7611 Yes sure, I'm sending you right now those that I finished. The others I still have to adapt a broken China to put inside depending on the shape (cat's head, star, butterfly).
Hello, what is the brand of the metal sealer. I love your project and teaching style
Hello, the metal sealer I use is by Ranger Industries/Vintaj/Glaze Gloss Metal Sealer & Patina Extender😊 rangerink.com/collections/vintaj
Have you tried using nylon stockings as a buffer to get a good shine at the very end? Not many know this, but used nylon stockings are the absolute best to shine up those leather shoes, they are used to get a good window shine as well, you can sharpen your knives with nylon stockings if you want them razor sharp and of course polish your gold, silver and tin!
Thank you for teaching me, it is a beautiful pendant, just like you!
hat a great idea!! Thank You!🌷
thanks for the great tips on nylon stockings! I will be putting them to use for sure!
I love heart jewelry & this ones a beauty Maria! Wonderful tutorial thank you & have a fabulous day!
Thank you! You too! Appreciate your compliments and support. Thank you so much.🌸🌷
Maria. What wattage soldering iron do you use.
Hello @sherrybrame1919. Its 40w, Weller iron. Love this iron😊🌻
What are the name of the stamps to buy from Amazon
Hello, here is the Amazon link where I got those. 🌷😊 www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNKQ3R67?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
You mentioned in the video that you would leave the link for the stamps but I dont see the link. Thanks
oops dang, 😮forgot that. Going to take care of that now. Check back in 30mins or less.Thank You for bringing that back to my attention.😊
Both links are up😊now
@@thecreativeitalian7611 Thank you!!
Is this silver wire you are using ? Or a copper wire ? Please let me know I’d like to try this. 🫶
It’s sliver on copper wire.
This brand has never failed me, no tarnishing.
I have used it for 7 years.🌸🌻🌷