I just made disk earrings with Argentium silver soldered to copper. I wish I saw this video first! How do I clean solder on the copper disk from overflow. Thanks
Huh...So in jewelry making, a swage-block can just be a hunk of hardwod? I mean, I guess that makes sense. But as a hobbyist blacksmith, I am now kinda jealous of this trade.
In jewelry, we're working with non-ferrous metal which are softer than what you use. It makes them easier to form, but also easier to dent , bend or deform when worn. Rings are notoriously hard to design, as you want something unique, but that won't bend, dent or snag on things.
I thought that solder wouldn't work on surfaces that weren't perfectly flush with 100% contact. "Solder won't fill gaps." Why was this successful on the textured surface? Btw, it's beautiful!
Hi Janice, we asked Terri McCarthy your question and she said: "The surfaces that meet will solder and be secure. I find that the paste solder will fill very small gaps. It probably has something to do with the binder that is used in the paste solder." Hope this helps!
Is there a way to get that textured look onto a piece of metal that is on the gold looking piece your attaching to the copper piece? I am wanting to get a free form bumpy texture look on to some of my rusty metal charms to make them into necklaces. The rusty charms take on a silver color textured bumpy look...but how do I do it? I have seen charms that are done but want to make my own. Can I just flux the metal and free form dribble the Silver/Pewter Solder I have over the charms with my gun?
Hi Pamela, We asked Terri McCarthy your question and she said: "The metal was etched in Ferric Chloride to get the pattern. Are you using the low temp solder with the solder gun that is also used for stained glass windows? Or are you using silver solder with a torch?"
Hi Karen, we always recommend having a fume extractor in your studio when soldering. You can find this product here: www.cooltools.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SOL-507
Hello, this is called an Annealing Pan with Pumice. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/Annealing-Pan-with-Pumace-7-in-p/sol-504.htm If you are interested in all of the products used in this video, please click here: www.cooltools.us/Video-Soldering-Textured-Metal-by-Terri-McCarthy-s/2564.htm
I have a little project in mind and have watched a number of how to videos. This one helped the most. Thank you
Huh' white-out, very clever. U learn something new every day 👍
Great information, great camera! (And great silver ring design!)
Very informative for soldering two textured pieces. Than you.
Thank you for this informative video. I have an issue like this lately; this is wonderful.
Very nice. And thanks for this great demo. 👩🏼🎨🌵🔨
Yellow ochre is a better alternative to the white out. The white out chemical toxicity is not good.
I just made disk earrings with Argentium silver soldered to copper. I wish I saw this video first! How do I clean solder on the copper disk from overflow. Thanks
Huh...So in jewelry making, a swage-block can just be a hunk of hardwod? I mean, I guess that makes sense. But as a hobbyist blacksmith, I am now kinda jealous of this trade.
I have wood swage blocks, when the metal is annealed it's perfect!
In jewelry, we're working with non-ferrous metal which are softer than what you use. It makes them easier to form, but also easier to dent , bend or deform when worn. Rings are notoriously hard to design, as you want something unique, but that won't bend, dent or snag on things.
I thought that solder wouldn't work on surfaces that weren't perfectly flush with 100% contact. "Solder won't fill gaps." Why was this successful on the textured surface? Btw, it's beautiful!
Hi Janice, we asked Terri McCarthy your question and she said: "The surfaces that meet will solder and be secure.
I find that the paste solder will fill very small gaps. It probably has something to do with the binder that is used in the paste solder."
Hope this helps!
Is there a way to get that textured look onto a piece of metal that is on the gold looking piece your attaching to the copper piece? I am wanting to get a free form bumpy texture look on to some of my rusty metal charms to make them into necklaces. The rusty charms take on a silver color textured bumpy look...but how do I do it? I have seen charms that are done but want to make my own. Can I just flux the metal and free form dribble the Silver/Pewter Solder I have over the charms with my gun?
Hi Pamela,
We asked Terri McCarthy your question and she said: "The metal was etched in Ferric Chloride to get the pattern. Are you using the low temp solder with the solder gun that is also used for stained glass windows? Or are you using silver solder with a torch?"
Dear Terri,Can you please explain to me what is white-out? Thanks -Vassilis from Greece
Hi Vassilis, Wite-Out is a brand foam applicator that helps correct mistakes on paper. Thanks for the question!
Thank you =) what kind of ventilation do I need to do this? Thank you
Hi Karen, we always recommend having a fume extractor in your studio when soldering. You can find this product here: www.cooltools.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SOL-507
I know this may be off topic but would love to know what nail polish you are wearing!
+RIB1206
The nail polish is OPI and the color is Rosy Future.
Terri
Where did you get the neat bowl surface from?
Hello, this is called an Annealing Pan with Pumice. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/Annealing-Pan-with-Pumace-7-in-p/sol-504.htm
If you are interested in all of the products used in this video, please click here: www.cooltools.us/Video-Soldering-Textured-Metal-by-Terri-McCarthy-s/2564.htm
Can't we just sweat solder it on?
+huskyfluffy Hello... Yes, you can also sweat solder. This is just another option that will give you a nice result. Have a great day!