I'm sorry you are having difficulty soldering the wire. I do not have a video showing this but perhaps I can try to explain. Number 1, make sure the wire you are using is copper or tinned copper, if your wire is anything else it will not solder. Number 2, make sure you are fluxing, many of my students forget that step. Number 3,to hold the feet in place while soldering it is helpful to use a popsicle stick to hold them in place while you solder. To attach to the bird I find it helpful to put the bird upside down, I have a jig that holds it in place but a small vice would suffice. this way you have your hands free to attach the legs. I hope you find this helpful.

I don't have a video just on decorative soldering, but if you take a look at the one on attaching ball chain to a heart at the end I do show doing a few dots of solder at the top of the heart. This is done on a soldered line, not wire but same concept. Doing it on wire might be a bit more challenging, the solder will tend to want to roll off. I hope this is helpful.

I use Classic 100 Gel Flux

@lindalombardo3309 thank you Linda....but not for sale here, Netherlands

thank you so much

The head can be replaced but I do not know if the wick can be. You could maybe try soaking it a couple of days in oil to see if it soaks it up but I do not know if that will work.

I use the Weller Temperature Control Iron 100 watt. This is the only soldering iron I have in my shop, I have several my students use. It is very reliable, have owned them for 20+ years. Here's a bit of info on it: Weller Temperature Control Iron - 100 Watt A high-quality, portable tool designed for production work with all the benefits of controlled output and temperature. Features a plug-in heating element barrel assembly that makes replacement simple and quick. Supplied with CT6F7 700 degrees F 3/8" (10mm) tip. 600 degrees F and 800 degrees F temperature selection tips are also available. 6' (183cm) cord; 120 volts. CSA APPROVED ITEM

The chain is nickel and I have not experienced it tarnishing.

@@lindalombardo3309 Thankyou so it does make a difference what it's made out of 😁 it gives a really nice effect

Unfortunately we are not producing any more videos at this time so here's a textual explanation. After the wire has been twisted, it can easily be formed (by bending it) either along an existing solder line within the piece or around the edge. It's best to tack solder it in a few places to get it in place, then completely solder it all along as you hold it in place with a wooden hobby stick. Once it's completely soldered in place, it's best to finish by going over the solder with the soldering iron to heat/melt to a finished smooth look, the same as you would on a normal solder line without twisted wire. I hope this helps you and thank you for your comment.

Thank you so much for your kind comment. Unfortunately, we have no new videos planned at this time, but we're so delighted that we've helped you sharpen your skills.

Muchas Gracias

Thank you so much, sorry for your loss. How wonderful that you will put together projects from her cartoons, I'm sure they will treasure them!