Thank you SO much for this! I have pretty bad ADHD and usually need to be doing three things at a time, while only listening to tutorials, but you are so entertaining and you present the information so clearly and without any fluff that I just finished watching this tutorial without doing anything else at the same time!
Ohhh ha ha ha ha - I finally got diagnosed about 6 months ago!!! I totally get where you're coming from there, it practically upsets me if I can't get three birds with one stone as the saying goes. THank you so so much, it makes my crazy little heart happy that you enjoyed it so much.
This was really helpful, soldering has been difficult for me to master. You instruction was simple to understand and easy to follow. Also, thanks for soldering booklet.
It depends on the job at hand to be fair. In the video I'm using either a blazer or the Tsunami from Pepe Tools. But most of the time I love to use my smith little torch!
Thank you a lot, excellently explained! Would you be so kind and explain one moment, why do we first put the soldered jewellery in the water not directly in the pickle? Thank you a lot!
To quench the hot metal before putting it in the acid pickle. Several reasons that I've heard (and follow), three of which are 1) hot metal can cause the caustic acid pickle to spatter and splash out, and 2) hot metal can unintentionally have any particles of dirt or debris that may be in the pickle, attach and stick to your piece- adding more clean up. And, 3), hot metal plunged into acid pickle increases toxic fumes from the pickle and suface flux. Flux fumes are among the most toxic. I hope that's helpful. 🌺
Lucy, I love everything about you, your channel, and what you do. And you are a riot! That said, I don't understand the deference to cheap butane torches (for metalsmithing). The #1 problem with soldering (for beginners) is butane torches. They single handedly make a simple job an unnecessarily challenging activity. A butane torch will sometimes do the job, but at what level of hassle and overheating or undeheating, melting, etc.Can we ever address that elephant in the room? There is a very real reason why professionals don't use butane torches. I'd invest in a real torch before any other "kit" when advising new (serious) metalsmithing students. Do you use a more typical metalsmithing torch for your more advanced classes?
Ohhh absolutely so true! It's just that for folks that don't know that they really want to invest in this - they can probably get their hands on one of these really cheaply or for free if they know someone who likes fancy cooking (I'm an egg sandwich for dinner kinda gal so that's not me). For me though, in our classes, I most often use a Smith Little Torch with oxy propane. Although in the beginner classes I like to show using both - just to show it can be done! But 100% a good torch should be pretty early on the list if you're gonna make anything larger than ring bands and small pendants! Although I will say - the larger butane torches do pack quite a punch (I've managed to solder small bangles no problemo).
Two questions, are we able to take your classes if we can't have anything beyond butane torches? And, for hobby folks, can we use copper, red brass for final projects and nickel silver for creating design ideas before we try with sterling silver due to the high price? And what projects would be then more suitable...Thanks.
Hey lovely - absolutely you can get by with a butane torch. Some of the projects might need scaling down, but most can be done with a decent butane torch!! And ohhhhhh not only is it ok to use brass bronze and copper, but when we're just starting out - I highly recommend it! We're not so terrified to make mistakes that way!.
Tried to get the $19 membership, but I got an error message saying card type is not accepted. It is a debit card from Mastercard. Is there an 800 number to call?
@@DavidMcdaniel-q6g hey David - OMG this has been a crazy tech challenge sign up wise 😝 - 99% sure (touch 🪵) that it’s all sorted now if you wanted to try again. Alternatively you can drop us an email to academy@lucywalkerjewellery.com and we’ll get you sorted. Sorry there’s no number to call - we’re actually based in Malaysia (very nice place btw!!) - but I need some sleep sometimes 😂😂😂
Hey lovely - did you find this page? go.lucywalkerjewellery.com/download-your-free-soldering-guide You can get it here. But if you're still having a drama - just drop us an email to academy@lucywalkerjewellery.com and we'll get you sorted out right away. 💕💕
Thank you SO much for this! I have pretty bad ADHD and usually need to be doing three things at a time, while only listening to tutorials, but you are so entertaining and you present the information so clearly and without any fluff that I just finished watching this tutorial without doing anything else at the same time!
Ohhh ha ha ha ha - I finally got diagnosed about 6 months ago!!! I totally get where you're coming from there, it practically upsets me if I can't get three birds with one stone as the saying goes. THank you so so much, it makes my crazy little heart happy that you enjoyed it so much.
Thank You Lucy. I teach small metals in my high school classroom. I always learn something new in your instructional videos!
Thank you so much Kim! So glad you liked it. How old are the kids learning metals? That's so cool!!
One of the best video's ever for a newby! Thank you for what you do for us. It *is* appreciated very much.
Hey Tim! Thank you so much :)
To let the flux dry so that it doesn't bubble! Genious!! Thanks so much for all the info you're giving, Lucy ❤
This video was epic!! You always overdeliver Lucy! Thanks for teaching me how to solder jewelry!!
Ahhh thank you - I can't wait to see what fabulous jewellery you create Miss Jaimee!
Ms Lucy is wonderful and makes this craft so much fun!!
Denise - thank you so much lovely he he. My dizzy old heart is happy.
Fab and very helpful video for beginners, thank you for sharing! 😊
Thank you very muchly!!
Lucy, you’re the best! So clear and so helpful in every lesson, no matter the level of
You made my morning (along with coffee he he). But thank you so much, I'm really happy you liked it.
I enjoyed your presentation!
This is incredible Lucy! Can't wait to get started, you always share so much great stuff.
Thank you Mel!! Can't wait to hear how your next project goes - keep me posted!
Love these, so informative and helpful!
Thank you!!!
This was really helpful, soldering has been difficult for me to master. You instruction was simple to understand and easy to follow. Also, thanks for soldering booklet.
Hey Larry! Thanks so much, glad you liked it. What you makin?
This is such a great video and I love the humor! :)
@@metalsmithsociety what humour 😅🙌🏻💥
Wonderful refresher! Hopefully my soldering will improve! Loved the "let the flux dry" tip. So frustrating when the solder moves as the piece heats.
Awesome! Thank you so much - flux moving is the bane of my life! ha ha.
Wonderful, as usual!!
Thanks for always sharing amazing content! So useful
Ahhhhh thank you so much for the compliment! This was so fun to make :)
Thanks Lucy.
Most welcome David :)
Thank you so much for the amazing content!! It's so valuable!🥰🥰
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🤩
Can't wait to try this!
When???? he he he he
Thanks for information Lucy... you are excelent.....💯💯💯
He he - thank you :) Blush blush!
Thanks Lucy 🙏
Most welcome!! So much fun to make this!
Thx a lot! so cool and clear lesson!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!!
@@LucyWalkerJewellery thx a lot for sharing so useful info and tips with us
Your presentation is as beautiful as you are
Thank you Bill! Always the charmer, and always making me smile 🥰
Great job😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing your tips❤ Do you recomend any torch? . I've tried orca handy but I think the one you use works better. Thanks in advance 🙏✨✨✨
It depends on the job at hand to be fair. In the video I'm using either a blazer or the Tsunami from Pepe Tools. But most of the time I love to use my smith little torch!
Thank you a lot, excellently explained! Would you be so kind and explain one moment, why do we first put the soldered jewellery in the water not directly in the pickle? Thank you a lot!
To quench the hot metal before putting it in the acid pickle. Several reasons that I've heard (and follow), three of which are 1) hot metal can cause the caustic acid pickle to spatter and splash out, and 2) hot metal can unintentionally have any particles of dirt or debris that may be in the pickle, attach and stick to your piece- adding more clean up. And, 3), hot metal plunged into acid pickle increases toxic fumes from the pickle and suface flux. Flux fumes are among the most toxic. I hope that's helpful. 🌺
Lucy, I love everything about you, your channel, and what you do. And you are a riot! That said, I don't understand the deference to cheap butane torches (for metalsmithing). The #1 problem with soldering (for beginners) is butane torches. They single handedly make a simple job an unnecessarily challenging activity. A butane torch will sometimes do the job, but at what level of hassle and overheating or undeheating, melting, etc.Can we ever address that elephant in the room? There is a very real reason why professionals don't use butane torches. I'd invest in a real torch before any other "kit" when advising new (serious) metalsmithing students. Do you use a more typical metalsmithing torch for your more advanced classes?
Ohhh absolutely so true! It's just that for folks that don't know that they really want to invest in this - they can probably get their hands on one of these really cheaply or for free if they know someone who likes fancy cooking (I'm an egg sandwich for dinner kinda gal so that's not me). For me though, in our classes, I most often use a Smith Little Torch with oxy propane. Although in the beginner classes I like to show using both - just to show it can be done! But 100% a good torch should be pretty early on the list if you're gonna make anything larger than ring bands and small pendants! Although I will say - the larger butane torches do pack quite a punch (I've managed to solder small bangles no problemo).
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Two questions, are we able to take your classes if we can't have anything beyond butane torches? And, for hobby folks, can we use copper, red brass for final projects and nickel silver for creating design ideas before we try with sterling silver due to the high price? And what projects would be then more suitable...Thanks.
Hey lovely - absolutely you can get by with a butane torch. Some of the projects might need scaling down, but most can be done with a decent butane torch!! And ohhhhhh not only is it ok to use brass bronze and copper, but when we're just starting out - I highly recommend it! We're not so terrified to make mistakes that way!.
So I'm new at all this. Where is a good source to purchase silver?
Hey Don, glad you liked it!! So for sure in the USA the best place to buy silver is riogrande.com - best prices by a long shot.
Where can I get that torch?
Here you go pepetools.com/products/jewelers-blow-torch-tsunami-xl
Tried to get the $19 membership, but I got an error message saying card type is not accepted. It is a debit card from Mastercard. Is there an 800 number to call?
@@DavidMcdaniel-q6g hey David - OMG this has been a crazy tech challenge sign up wise 😝 - 99% sure (touch 🪵) that it’s all sorted now if you wanted to try again. Alternatively you can drop us an email to academy@lucywalkerjewellery.com and we’ll get you sorted. Sorry there’s no number to call - we’re actually based in Malaysia (very nice place btw!!) - but I need some sleep sometimes 😂😂😂
Cant find the link for the guide 😢
Hey lovely, so sorry - it was pretty far down in the description. Here you go! go.lucywalkerjewellery.com/download-your-free-soldering-guide
I can't download the book
Hey lovely - did you find this page? go.lucywalkerjewellery.com/download-your-free-soldering-guide You can get it here. But if you're still having a drama - just drop us an email to academy@lucywalkerjewellery.com and we'll get you sorted out right away. 💕💕
@@LucyWalkerJewellery thank you lovely! It eventually downloaded and I'm reading it now!!
@@HalleJay1 Ahhh fantastic, I'm so glad!! - notice I didn't say I would help ha ha - me and technology aren't friends 🤣🤣😁😁
That was the best tutorial I've seen so far on getting started with soldering. Thank you so much for sharing 🫶
Thank you so so much! It was an absolute blast to make, I really enjoyed this one. Thank you again 🥰