Soldering & Welding
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Soldering & Welding
Setting up a Smith Little Torch with an Oxygen Concentrator
Read PostStep 1 Place the oxygen concentrator in a stable, upright position on a flat surface. Attach the EU to UK torch nozzle to the oxygen concentrator. Step 2 Attach the oxygen flash back arrestor to the green hose of the Smith Little Torch. Step 3 Attach the oxygen flash back arrestor to the oxygen concentrator. […]
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Soldering & Welding
What Techniques Are Best for Soldering Delicate Pieces?
Read PostSoldering is an essential skill for jewellery makers, especially when working with intricate designs or fragile materials. Delicate pieces demand extra care to avoid damage, maintain precision and ensure a professional finish. Below, we’ll explore the best techniques to achieve perfect soldering on delicate jewellery projects. 1. Use the Right Solder and Flux The choice […]
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Soldering & Welding
Jewellery Soldering: Traditional vs a TIG Welder
Read PostSoldering is the process of joining two pieces of metal together. Soldering jewellery involves fusing a filler metal otherwise known as solder, into a joint. As an essential part of the jewellery making process, soldering allows jewellery makers to easily create a range of pieces without melting or damaging the metals they are working with. […]
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Soldering & Welding
Laser Welding 101
Read PostWhat is laser welding? In laser welding, an amplified beam of light is used to join two or more pieces of metal together. The laser beam in this type of welding provides a focused heat source that melts the metal, creating a weld pool that solidifies to form a strong bond. The operator of a […]
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Soldering & Welding
A Guide To Pickling
Read PostStep away from the Kilner jars and put down that beetroot! Tempting though it is, we are not about to explore the fascinating subject of preserves and chutneys! No, in jewellery terms pickling refers to the process of removing oxidised surfaces and flux from metal after soldering. What is pickling solution made from? It is […]
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Soldering & Welding
What Are The Best Soldering Tools You Need?
Read PostWhether you’re a seasoned jewellery maker or you’re just getting started, you’ll likely find yourself doing plenty of soldering. So, what are the must-have soldering tools that you need for your workshop? We’ll talk you through all the best soldering tools you’ll need if you’re a beginner, and all the soldering tools professional jewellery makers […]
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Soldering & Welding
How to Solder Gold
Read PostShop all Soldering Supplies Whether you’re a beginner jeweller or a seasoned maker refining your skills, learning how to solder gold is a vital part of a jewellery-making journey. Soldering allows you to create seamless joins, repair pieces, and bring intricate designs to life. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials of gold soldering and […]
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Soldering & Welding
Soldering Tutorial Round-Up For Beginners
Read PostIf you’re just getting started with jewellery making, you will have most likely heard of jewellery soldering – and you may know a little bit about how to solder, which is key for many projects you might want to try, such as stone setting, crafting rings and much more. To get you up to speed […]
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Soldering & Welding
Tips for using Soldering Tweezers
Read PostSoldering involves permanently joining two pieces of metal together using heat. When soldering pieces of jewellery, or anything at all, it’s important to handle the components with care to avoid causing damage to yourself, and to your surroundings. But what’s the best way to handle materials when soldering? Reverse action tweezers, otherwise known as soldering […]
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Soldering & Welding
Tips for using your Borax Cone & Dish
Read PostBoth Borax cones, or Borax bars, and dishes are brilliant soldering tools for building up your workshop, but what’s the best way to use them and how do you keep them clean? Discover our top tips on how to use a borax cone and dish to get started with the soldering process. What is Borax […]
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Soldering & Welding
How to Solder Chain
Read PostSoldering chain links is a fiddly business. But there are some techniques you can use to make sure that you’re getting it right each time. Use our step by step guide below to help you learn how to solder silver chain and gold chain using some basic principles. Soldering chain links: What are you up […]
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Soldering & Welding
What Is Solder Paste? And How Do You Use It?
Read PostEver heard of solder paste but not quite sure how it works, or why you’d want it in a syringe? You’re not alone. In this guide, we’ll break down what solder paste is, why it’s so useful, and how to use it step-by-step. Whether you’re soldering delicate jump rings or tackling more complex designs, this […]