Great information! Question about your soldering technique. In several videos you mention letting it cool down before pickling, rather than quenching the piece before pickling. I've been taught to quench after soldering before pickling. Is there a specific reason for letting it cool down verses quenching?
Yes, if you quench too quickly (particularly with thick sterling silver) it can crack and your piece will be ruined. You don't necessarily need to let it cool on its own completely but quenching when too hot can be really problamatic. :)
What solder did you use to solder the bezel closed before then using all that hard solder to solder the bezel down to the base sheet? Did you use hard solder for the bezel, and if you did, how come it didn't melt when you soldered the bezel down to the base sheet?
I got your book Soldering Demystified !! I am have sooo many issues adding bezels and parts to huge sterling cuffs.. as well as adding brass elements to copper.. I can totally get the rings and smaller stuff -but even with an acetylene torch , im having issues-hope the book can guide me thru some points.
It will! The key is, use a number 2 tip for big cuffs and keep the flame STEADY under the bezel. If you circle or move the torch around too much, you won't build up the heat enough for the solder to flow. :)
@@JewelryArts I am using a 2 tip , but do not keep the flame steady. I was probably taught wrong- the teacher told us to move it around, even use 2 torches to keep the whole entity hot. I am seeing the solder flow, for example , last night the solder flowed but nothing joined. I am attempting a fairly large 2 inch cuff 50grams to solder an old sterling brooch. The sterling was pickled.. I sanded a little, put flux, heated up, melted a little first on the brooch, heated up the cuff, put the brooch on the cuff, there were enough touch points, but the solder did not work . ( I am having small successes with smaller items and repairing cuffs). I love your videos- I am a native NYer and went to Cooper union but moved to Tucson a few years ago. Thank you for your advice and your amazing videos. I am grateful you responded.I saw your video on get in fast and hot .. do you suggest that I focus the torch on the seam of where the brooch or bezel is and not worry at all about heating up the all the silver? Im doing ok at pendants, rings, and small bracelets. You are a wonderful teacher, I would have loved to be in your classes) If you are even in Tucson you can stay here!!!
@@jahjahflash Lots of people have you keep the flame moving around but that is what prevents your seam and solder from getting hot enough to flow. That is the main reason I wrote my soldering book, so much bad advice keeps getting passed around.Thanks for the invite. :)
I am so glad I found you. I love your knowledge and straight forward teaching method
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Welcome to my channel! I love sharing what I love with others. :)
FINALLY!!! FANTASTIC VIDEOS ON A HAMMER DOWN BEZEL RING!! Thank you so much💕💕💕💕
I am so glad that you enjoyed them! :)
I love your videos they are so helpful, thank you so much.
You are very welcome, I am glad you enjoy them. :)
You are a great teacher.
Thank you for your kind words! i love sharing what I know with others. :)
What a great video. It was super helpful to me. Now I’ve gotta go double check the ring that I made yesterday. Lol
I am so glad you found it helpful! :)
Great information! Question about your soldering technique. In several videos you mention letting it cool down before pickling, rather than quenching the piece before pickling. I've been taught to quench after soldering before pickling. Is there a specific reason for letting it cool down verses quenching?
Yes, if you quench too quickly (particularly with thick sterling silver) it can crack and your piece will be ruined. You don't necessarily need to let it cool on its own completely but quenching when too hot can be really problamatic. :)
What solder did you use to solder the bezel closed before then using all that hard solder to solder the bezel down to the base sheet? Did you use hard solder for the bezel, and if you did, how come it didn't melt when you soldered the bezel down to the base sheet?
The bezel is fine silver, so we fused it to avoid the scenario you described! :)
@@JewelryArts Excellent. Thanks for responding. Very helpful. I will try that next time.
@@lisakrasnow4597 You are very welcome! Setting is also easier when using a 26 gauge fine silver bezel. :)
Thanks for fucking good instructions!
Lol, you are very welcome! :)
I got your book Soldering Demystified !! I am have sooo many issues adding bezels and parts to huge sterling cuffs.. as well as adding brass elements to copper.. I can totally get the rings and smaller stuff -but even with an acetylene torch , im having issues-hope the book can guide me thru some points.
It will! The key is, use a number 2 tip for big cuffs and keep the flame STEADY under the bezel. If you circle or move the torch around too much, you won't build up the heat enough for the solder to flow. :)
@@JewelryArts I am using a 2 tip , but do not keep the flame steady. I was probably taught wrong- the teacher told us to move it around, even use 2 torches to keep the whole entity hot. I am seeing the solder flow, for example , last night the solder flowed but nothing joined. I am attempting a fairly large 2 inch cuff 50grams to solder an old sterling brooch. The sterling was pickled.. I sanded a little, put flux, heated up, melted a little first on the brooch, heated up the cuff, put the brooch on the cuff, there were enough touch points, but the solder did not work . ( I am having small successes with smaller items and repairing cuffs). I love your videos- I am a native NYer and went to Cooper union but moved to Tucson a few years ago. Thank you for your advice and your amazing videos. I am grateful you responded.I saw your video on get in fast and hot .. do you suggest that I focus the torch on the seam of where the brooch or bezel is and not worry at all about heating up the all the silver? Im doing ok at pendants, rings, and small bracelets. You are a wonderful teacher, I would have loved to be in your classes) If you are even in Tucson you can stay here!!!
@@JewelryArts GOOD news I got 3 cuffs done because you helped me !! wooot!!!! I got under , heated, then went in )
@@jahjahflash Great! My techniques are guaranteed to work. :)
@@jahjahflash Lots of people have you keep the flame moving around but that is what prevents your seam and solder from getting hot enough to flow. That is the main reason I wrote my soldering book, so much bad advice keeps getting passed around.Thanks for the invite. :)
don't fuck around! :D
Good advice for so many situations! :)