How Do I Solder Thin Loops, Jump Rings, and Wires to Thick Pieces? HELP, I Melted My Jewelry

Many people struggle with soldering small pieces like wires, loops, and jump rings to larger pieces. I get many jewelers asking me to help them successfully solder their projects and have the confidence to move forward. In this short video, I explain a couple of principles that once understood, will help you achieve soldering success.
In this video, I show and explain how to prep your pieces so they will solder well, and stay strongly attached. Also I show how I solder with success in soldering thick and thin pieces together.
Follow along, and check out some of my other FREE Videos on / dougnapierjewelrymonk or at JewelryMonk.com

[@deehebard7445]

I’m so glad you are teaching again. You are an excellent teacher and do a great job explaining each task.

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

DeeDee, thank you so much for the kind words. I am glad to be back to teaching as well.
You need to make a trip to SD...... ;)
Doug

[@dorenebankester4038]

So amazing to see you again!!!

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

Thank you Dorene, so good to be back.

[@marian1576]

I'm a novice jeweler who has watched probably hundreds of jewelry-making videos. This is the first time I've seen the technique of putting a notch in the base piece in order to give more surface area when soldering a curved piece like a jump ring. Great tip! Thanks.

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

Marian, thank you for the kind comments. I like to think out of the box at times. Never quit asking why.
Doug

[@jimbettridge3123]

Thanks Doug!

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

You are welcome Jim.

[@FatKidBrody]

When soldering in the notch put the join of your jump ring in the notch . It saves making 2 joins.

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

True.

[@peteredwards2371]

Thank you 👍😊

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

Peter, my pleasure.

[@Gazz_R]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing and have a fantastic weekend.

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

You are welcome. You have a great weekend as well.

[@jartist4u]

Always impeccable content Brother... Many thanks! 👍🏽

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

Thank you! It truly is a pleasure to try and help others on their journey.

[@mskinetik]

Thank you! New subscriber!

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

My pleasure.

[@dalenkindred1139]

Demonstrating the second tip would be useful.

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

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[@arminmustak5568]

thank tou ...

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

You are welcome.

[@allanthompson9695]

Maximum surface area.

[@lenastiward8657]

Curious - are those jump rings used as tabs to hold your stone in place?

[@DougNapierJewelryMonk]

No, the bezel on the front holds the stone, the rings on the back are so the piece can be sewn onto a hat. These pieces are actually made for Carlos Santana, and he sews them to all his hats.

[@phendranaa]

@@DougNapierJewelryMonk That is so cool I love santana and your channel lol

[@cindymitchell7373]

@@DougNapierJewelryMonk I never really noticed his hat pins before! Very cool that you are doing this for him - rock on!