{"id":6467,"date":"2016-10-24T09:30:08","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T08:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=6467"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:30:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:30:29","slug":"top-jewellery-soldering-tools","status":"publish","type":"buying-guide","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/top-jewellery-soldering-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Jewellery Soldering Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Before we share our top five jewellery soldering tools with you it\u2019s worth familiarising yourself with the process of soldering itself. So, what is soldering<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soldering is the process of permanently joining two metal components together. It\u2019s a popular jewellery making technique used by jewellers of all skill levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering how to solder<\/a>? Soldering involves the application of heat, normally with a blow torch which produces a controllable flame. Jewellery soldering can require a variety of jewellery making tools<\/a> and it can be hard to select the right ones for the job \u2013 so below we have selected our top five jewellery soldering tools to give you a helping hand\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-have soldering tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Hand Torch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best soldering tools you can purchase is a hand torch \u2013 which is vital for this technique. The size of torch you will need depends on the scale of your work, but it is advisable to start off with a small scale bench torch<\/a>. However, if a larger flame is required then an \u2018all in one\u2019 torch system which connects to a propane bottle is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A bench torch is a free standing jewellery soldering torch with a push button ignition that uses butane fuel<\/a> (lighter fuel), and is easily refillable as well as portable. The air flow can be controlled using a ring at the top of the torch, meaning the flame can be adjusted to your requirements depending on if your jewellery project requires a gentle yellow flame or an intense blue one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Soldering blocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No matter what your jewellery making project involves, for safety reasons all soldering jobs need to be performed on heat resistant soldering blocks. These can be made from a variety of minerals, including pumice, charcoal or ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soldering blocks<\/a> are available in a number of sizes \u2013 from square flat sheets to chunkier blocks \u2013 meaning they can be arranged to suit the space that you have available for jewellery soldering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Soldering Flux<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is a solder flux used for? A soldering flux is applied to a joint before soldering to help the solder flow. It keeps the join clean by preventing oxides from building up when heat is applied to the metal, which allows free movement of the solder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can purchase flux<\/a> in both liquid or in borax form, where a borax dish and cone<\/a><\/ins> are ground together with water to form a paste. It is then normally applied to the area to be soldered with a small brush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Safety pickle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise known as ‘pickling solution’, safety pickle is used to clean the metal post soldering so it is ready for the next step. Your work will need to be immersed into a warm acid solution. This is then followed by a light brushing with a soft bristle brush to remove debris. This process, which removes any oxide build up, is known as \u2018pickling\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When handling any form of acid, it is important to bear safety in mind \u2013 although there are now many non-toxic safety pickles<\/a> available which can be used in all environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Reverse action tweezers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Also known as soldering tweezers,<\/a> these are another one of the best soldering tools as they are perfect for gripping items securely \u2013 this is because they are closed \u2018at rest\u2019 and open once pressure is applied. Reverse action tweezers are therefore ideal for holding work when jewellery soldering due to the insulated hand grips, and are available with straight and curved tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For tricky soldering jobs where you may require both hands free, reverse action tweezers can be mounted on a free – standing base (above right) meaning your soldering project can be held securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Sheet shears.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Quickly cut up strip solder and fine sheet to suit your soldering needs with a pair of sheet shears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Charcoal block with crucible channel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not only is charcoal ideal for soldering on due to its heat reflective properties, but it also creates a very clean soldering environment \u2013 making it the ideal silversmith equipment to avoid contamination and unnecessary mess. It has been used by jewellers for years as it also provides a reducing atmosphere \u2013 this means that it absorbs excess oxygen from around the piece helping you to reduce fire scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This particular charcoal block<\/a> takes that benefit one step further with a crucible channel that creates the perfect environment for soldering, and also has an additional benefit of functioning as a pouring channel, reducing any wastage when you melt small amounts of scrap metal down for repairs or reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Soldering trivet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The soldering trivet may be a basic bit of soldering kit, but it really does make the process easier. With the latest Knew Concepts soldering trivet<\/a>, there\u2019s also the added bonus of it being made from titanium, which means that it has non-stick properties. So you\u2019re free to solder without worrying about material getting permanently stuck to the trivet. More importantly, it has slow thermal conductivity unlike traditional iron trivets \u2013 so you can concentrate on the metal you\u2019re soldering and not the trivet that\u2019s supporting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-have soldering tools from Cooksongold<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And there you have it \u2013 the top five jewellery soldering tools you\u2019ll need to get started. Want to learn more about the key jewellery soldering tools? Download our Beginners Guide to Jewellery Making Tools<\/a> to discover more and learn some extra jewellery making techniques, or you can install the Cooksongold app<\/a> to learn on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you starting a jewellery making project of your own? Find all of your jewellery soldering supplies<\/a> at Cooksongold today, available to purchase online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"template":"","categories":[1791],"tags":[114,571,44,46,29,572,30,36,567],"class_list":["post-6467","buying-guide","type-buying-guide","status-publish","hentry","category-buying-guides","tag-cooksongold","tag-hand-torch","tag-jewellery","tag-jewellery-design","tag-jewellery-making","tag-jewellery-soldering","tag-jewellery-tools","tag-soldering","tag-top-5"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nTop Jewellery Soldering Tools | Soldering Tools | The Bench<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you interested in soldering jewellery? Discover the top five jewellery soldering tools you\u2019ll need to begin your journey in our guide. 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