5 SECRETS TO PERFECT SILVER SOLDERING!

[@timothysnave]

Greg, you're exactly the kind of instructor i like. You seem really positive, have a great energy, and are clearly passionate about what you do. On top of that, you're clearly experienced and knowledgeable, unlike some videos where it's obviously the presenter's first time trying a technique.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thank you Timothy for your kind comments. I really appreciate it! Keep on watching. Greg Greenwood

[@stankrieger3598]

Supper good job teaching me on this one, I must spend more time on preping my work

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Stan, Thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood

[@annjessup1670]

And he doesn’t spend the first 5 minutes trying to sell something!

[@adrienehamilton6679]

Tip #1, watch your KZbin videos! You are an incredible teacher. I am so grateful for your expertise and guidance. Thank you

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Adriene, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood

[@dorriepacoe4718]

You have given me the courage to do metalsmithing! You are an AWESOME instructor, Greg! Very clear and concise and easy to follow. Thank you!!!!!!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Dorrie, Welcome to metalsmithing!! You are going to have so much fun learning. Thank you for your kind comments. If you have questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. I am here to help. Please subscribe and enjoy watching. Greg Greenwood

[@dorriepacoe4718]

Thank you sooo much!!!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Dorrie, You are very welcome. Greg Greenwood

[@Nallasuk44]

it is more than great to learn from someone who cares about quality. Thank you.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Chuck, Thank you for your nice comments. I appreciate it. And yes, you are very welcome. Keep watching! Greg Greenwood

[@deepintheheart9002]

Hi Greg! All of your videos are so helpful. I just started metalsmithing and took a class. Got home with lots of materials to recreate the ring and the soldering was not as easy without the instructor giving step by step instruction. I was getting very frustrated and went to KZbin for help. I watched many videos that helped but my technique was still hit or miss and although I could get EZ solder to work about half the time, hard solder was impossible for me. After finding your videos I am moving right along. Your teaching is so precise, direct, informative and down to earth - friendly, but with no wasted chatter. You inspire confidence with your easy manner and give tons of information without it feeling like an overload. Thank you for sending your great knowledge out into the world for people to learn from and create beautiful things. You are a treasure.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello DeepintheHeart, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it! So glad that your soldering has improved. It takes practice, so keep on soldering. If you have any questions as you are learning, please feel free to let me know. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@BirgerLofmanOfficial]

Agreed!🤩🙏

[@TerrellMethvin]

Great teacher, people like you make the world better. :)

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Terrell, Thank you. You are very kind. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood

[@Trapezius8oblique]

Hi, this was the best instructional video on this subject ever. Thank you. Great job.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Fire Minx, Thank you very much for your kind comments. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks. Greg Greenwood

[@treadmillrepair754]

@@greggreenwood4628 Hi Mr Greg, I need to solder two small brass pieces, I bought silver solder wire and butane torch. I am waiting for the silver solder still. I don't have any flux, what I can do for my job. I can solder my parts using a brass rod? Sorry for my questions I am new in this business. Best Regards.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Ricardo, You need to have the silver solder, and the flux to do any soldering. Follow the 5 Secrets perfectly and you will have success. Don't try anything different, it will not work. Also, when you have a question, please don't tag onto other comments, It is difficult for me to find you and comment back. Do a direct question to me. Thank you very much. Greg Greenwood

[@treadmillrepair754]

@@greggreenwood4628 Thanks so Much, next monday I will buy the flux. I work fixing electronics equipment, I make a modification in a desoldering tool for use most cheap nozzles. Next week I will tey for the first time. Best Regards

[@greggreenwood4628]

Good Luck. Greg Greenwood

[@5amJones69]

Thank you so much. In less than three minutes you've answered my questions of the basics of how and why silver solder works BUT also have a lengthy video after the fact for further learning. THIS is how you approach an educational video. Cheers from Northern England.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Samuel, Thank you very much for your kind comments. I am very happy that I have helped you with your soldering. The best to you and keep watching!! Cheers Greg Greenwood

[@madsfelsted2716]

Thank you very much for sharing the "5 secrets". After many years I recently started to practice silver soldering again. Following your 5 key points strictly, it makes my soldering projects succesfull.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Mads, Congratulations on starting back up with soldering. I am very glad I can help. If you have any questions anytime, please let me know. Thank you Greg Greenwood

[@SERENAKELLEY-h9d]

Thank you so much, Greg...I now know why I have such a problem with soldering. I will now heat the 2 pieces and burn off the flux before placing the solder in the proper places to secure a perfect join of solder to silver. I "ll be trying this tomorrow, for sure. Thanks so much, you are an awesome instructor.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello user, You are more than welcome. I am glad I can help you. If you have any questions in the future, please let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@jimwylie2353]

Agree with the comments. Excellent instructor. One of the best I have listened to in a long time. Thankyou

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Jim, Thank you very much for your kind comments. I appreciate it. Check out the rest of the videos on my channel. I hope I can help you in the future. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood

[@PatriotCoinRings]

Subscribed... You're an excellent teacher Greg, thank you!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Patriot, Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Greg Greenwood

[@time2bgin]

Within 3 minutes! You gave me some critical missing pieces of information that explained why I was having trouble with soldering & having consistency with results. Especially the indirect heat & both pieces temperature information. Thank you for the video. I am definitely subscribing.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello time2bgin, I am very glad that I am able to help you. This is the reason I am doing my videos. I am here to help you. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. By the way, my next video will be how to solder many solder joints in a small area. Ring the bell or watch for it. Coming Soon. Thank you for subscribing. Greg Greenwood

[@bearly1727]

I was not pre heating my flux to burn off excess and this often has caused the solder to move as the flux boiled, thank you, I think I can do better now.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Bear ly, Excellent. I am very glad I am able to help you. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@suzannecurran6483]

That was great Greg. Such a calm way of describing. Really helpful.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Suzanne, I am glad I was able to help. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@saitdesigns]

Amazing!!! The best instructional video on KZbin for this... I totally understand where I've been going wrong now thank you

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Hinkypujkart, I am very glad my video helped you. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@lilual7778]

Best soldering tutorial I ever seen!👏👏👏

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Lilu Al, Thank you very much for your kind comment. I really appreciate it. I am glad you enjoyed it. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

Flawless!

[@merilynl.3907]

Wow, this is such a help and the results are shiny and bright. Thank you for your efforts to share your skill and expertise. Best wishes for your continued success!!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thank You Merilyn, I am glad that the "Secrets" are helping you. I appreciate your comments and will keep updating my videos to help improve your skills. Greg

[@keelygreen6455]

OMG! BY FAR THE BEST SOLDER VIDEO - EVER! THANK YOU!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Crazy Info Hub, Wow! Thanks. I am very happy to help you. If you have any questions in the future, please let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@keelygreen6455]

@@greggreenwood4628 Thank you so much. I am immersed currently in your videos and I am sure I will have some questions. I am so glad I found you. I LOVE your style. Thank you!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Crazy Info Hub, Thank you so much. You made my day!! Enjoy. Greg Greenwood

[@elisawithington5991]

Thank you very much for sharing with us. I am just an student who been learning through “you tuve” for many years on how to work with silver. I love working, learning and follows everyone lessons to update my knowledge. 🙏 Elisa/Ca

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Elisa, I am very happy to help you. Keep it up!! Greg Greenwood

[@MarcoJetti]

This is THE BEST video about silver soldering on the Internet! 👏

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Marco, Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@possummanrld]

Greg, thanks in large part to your great videos, tonight I made a beautiful solder joint, between some 19 gauge sterling silver wire, and some 30 gauge sterling silver sheeting. It was so nice to be able to efficiently solder, and to watch the solder flow so nicely, instead of ending up in total frustration, and becoming a "smelter", as I had too often been doing before! :)

[@greggreenwood4628]

WAY TO GO RON!!!! It feels good when the solder does what it is supposed to do. Glad I could be part of your success. Greg Greenwood

[@possummanrld]

@@greggreenwood4628 Indeed you were a significant part of my soldering success! And many many thanks again, for your great videos!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thank you. I am happy to be a help to you! Greg

[@aichan95]

Omgggg Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!!!!! I have just got my first 20g Silver wire and I kept getting nothing but black fire scale on it. Thank you! This really helped me and my business.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Orzora, I am very glad I could help you. Good Luck. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@saint8228]

This is the best silver soldering video I have seen yet. Thank you!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Modern Medieval, Wow, thanks! I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood

[@saint8228]

@@greggreenwood4628 in your opinion, what is the easiest solder to work with? I have tried easy through hard silver solder and haven't been able to figure out which technically flows easiest. So, if I am able to choose one solder for a project, what types do you think are easiest to work with and easiest to get to flow? The paste does seem to work well, but I don't care for the look of it as much as more traditional solders. Thanks!!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Modern M, Thanks for your question. Watch my video "What the Heck is Sterling Silver and Solder". This will answer many of your questions about solder temps etc. You may want to check out "What is Pickle?" and "Silver Soldering Hidden Details" also. I agree about the paste solder. I only use it as a last resort. Let me know how it goes. Greg Greenwood

[@opalrocksart3371]

Thank for posting the video it is so helpful ,I believe I know where I was going wrong ,thanks to your post ,I was getting around 50% success rate with my soldering I can now see why ,very helpful and appreciated thank you 😀

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Brian, Thank you for your comments. Hopefully you will be commenting about your 100% success rate soon!!!!! Good Luck Greg Greenwood

[@wendettalangston6257]

Thalnk you! I'm a beginner and I'm thankful to learn these technics at the start. I just soldered my first piece.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Wendetta, Welcome to my studio. Congratulations on your first soldered piece!! You are going to enjoy the world of jewelry metalsmithing. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. I am here to help. The best to you. Greg Greenwood

[@patrickfreeman8816]

Hi Greg, Excellent video. The older fellows I learned silverwork from had two great reminders: "Solder won't flow where flux didn't go" and "Solder follows flame". I'm sure there are others..

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Patrick, Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. The older fellows were right on! Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@donobototron]

Yes, I want to increase my success to 100% :) I like that it is 5 steps. That makes it easy to remember. Thanks for sharing. I feel like it will help immensely. Cheers from Vancouver, Canada.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello D&L. I am very glad this has helped you. I am very happy to share my knowledge. Hope all is well in Vancouver. Thanks Greg Greenwood

[@nicesmokes]

Great simple video Greg to refresh things! Brushing up after several decades away from my bench.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Nicesmokes, Glad you are getting back to it!!! If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@julieungashick1807]

Hi Greg, thank you so much for your great videos and your “Can Do” attitude! I am still practicing silver soldering copper since silver is so expensive! Your videos are a huge help. You are a great teacher!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Awesome Julie, Keep practicing on the copper. It is a great help to learn soldering. See if you can make your solder seams as invisible as possible!! Many people who work in copper have "terrible" solder seams. Very messy which stand out against the copper. Try to make them invisible and you will become an expert in soldering.!!!Hurray Greg Greenwood

[@SirAugusto1]

Best explanation about soldering I've found. Thanks for sharing. Regards from Rio de Janeiro.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Augusto, Thank you very much for your kind comments. Thank you also for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@SharonBell-z8c]

Hi Greg. I've just discovered your videos in the last year and love the tips and tricks you give. You are my go-to metalsmithing guru. You have helped me immensely already and I'm hoping you can also help me with a significant soldering problem I have. I work mostly with copper and so far I have not had any success with soldering 6ga half-round copper bangles. Your instructions are spot-on and I follow them precisely, (the joints have good tension and are flush). So I think the problem might be the liquid Aqui-Flux I am using. I have both painted it on and sprayed it on, but it does not bubble or turn whitish when I torch it. There is a slight reaction to my bangles, and the charcoal block turns white where it got a bit of flux, but not the copper. I have tried E, M, & H silver pallions and H soldering wire, plus H solder paste - same unsoldered result for all. I did try sweat soldering 2 flat pieces of copper together, and that worked brilliantly, so I do not know what I am doing wrong with the bangles. Can you help? Thank-you (for EVERYTHING).

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Sharon, Thank you for your kind comments. I appreciate it. As for your copper bangles. Do not use aqui-flux on that thick of copper. Use borax flux. I use Handy Flux. It is a prepared borax flux and is a milk shake consistency. The aqui flux is burning off before the metal can get hot enough to melt the solder. Copper will oxidize faster when heated so you must protect the surface with a good borax flux. Let me know how it goes. Greg Greenwood

[@BrianNDeanLuthier]

The reminder to flux the solder itself was very helpful, thank you so much.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hi Brian, Glad that tip was a help for you. Also, before you cut your pallions of solder, clean the solder strip with steel wool or emery to remove any oxides that have formed while your solder has been sitting around. I like to ownly use enough solder for the project I am working on and not cut it in advance. This way the solder is always fresh and clean for the soldering job. Have fun soldering. Greg Greenwood

[@BrianNDeanLuthier]

@@greggreenwood4628 Will do. Great tip. Thanks again.

[@hosseinandarkhora]

great full sir Greg , it's the best teaching I've seen yet about this topic

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello hossein, Wow, thanks! I am very happy you are enjoying . Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@fuelban]

Excellent video, very straight forward easy to comprehend instructions... Much thanks.. Thom in Scotland.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Thom, Thank you very much for your kind comments. Nice to hear from you. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Thanks again. Greg Greenwood

[@kristibbradshaw]

My husband said, after 40 years in the trade, you are a great teacher.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Kristi, That is awesome! Thanks again. Greg Greenwood

[@justynea7171]

These are fantastic tips that I havent seen anywhere! Thank you for your great video and explanations, everything makes sense now!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Justyne, I am very glad I am able to help you. Please check out my newest video "Silver Soldering Series #3" Soldering Mistakes. It will give you some good pointers. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@TheBearwithchainsaws]

G'day Greg! Thank you so much for this vid and all your others. This has really helped me out at work and has given me a love for jewelry making. You keep making vids and I'll keep watching them! Thanks again mate! You're a true ledgend!

[@greggreenwood4628]

You are more than welcome! I am glad that my videos have helped you and of course super glad that I have given you a love for jewelry making. It is a fascinating field. I always find something new and interesting even after over 40 years of soldering and forging!! Keep it up and the best to you. Greg Greenwood

[@tinagoodrich4037]

Agree 100%

[@KatyDidRocks]

This was a great video - you are a natural teacher! Thank you for the tutorial. BTW, when that solder at the end just filled in the seam, I was like, 'Ooooooooooh!" :D

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Katy. Thank you for your kind comments. I love making the videos. I get excited whenever I see the solder flow too!! Never get old. Thanks again, Greg Greenwood

[@tinagoodrich4037]

@@greggreenwood4628 it’s magic

[@juanignaciocaino]

great advice. I often use pencil to avoid flow (I use it as "masking") and people not realizes how important clean surfaces is.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Juan, Thank you for watching. You are correct about the pencil graphite. It works great. Thanks for sharing. Greg Greenwood

[@theelementair96]

wow great video! Thanks for your wisdom! I'll take the 5 secrets to heart when I get my silver!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Element, Thank you very much for your comments. Let me know if you have any questions in the future. Greg Greenwood

[@workoutpixie]

I’m so glad I found your channel Greg. More videos please! I agree with DeepintheHearts” comments. I too have taken classes but the instructors missed the soldering tricks and teaching the 5 Keys of Soldering. Will you be covering more lessons on stone setting for faceted stones? Also, I have earlier pieces that are wire wrapped with cabochons that I need to clean up, polish and some pieces need repair. All of these are made with Sterling Silver/ Argentium. Thank you so much for all your lessons!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Lori, I am very glad you found my channel too!! Thank you for your nice comments and agreeing with DeepintheHeart. I will be making more videos and possibly some on faceted stones. I am sure that you know Sterling Silver and Argentium have to be heated and "soldered" in different ways. I will be doing some videos on Argentium in the future. Keep watching. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Thank you again. Greg Greenwood

[@workoutpixie]

@@greggreenwood4628 Yes there are some differences but don't know exactly how to adapt. I have my "bell" on so I will be watching for that. Thank you

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Lori, The best thing that you can do for now is to keep the argentium and sterling separate. Use Argentium for "fusing" and Sterling for "soldering". Thank you for ringing the bell and I'll talk to you soon. Greg Greenwood

[@timwinstudio7724]

Dear Greg! Thanks a lot for revealing these secrets to us, I have tried so many technics and finally found your great vid with detailed explanations. Now my soldering is smooth without any cavities.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Tim, Very glad to hear your soldering has improved!!! Way to go. Check out my soldering playlist. It has other videos on soldering and you will pick up some good tips to help you too. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@Chill1332]

Thank you so much for this! You are a great teacher. Your directions are simple and clear even for a complete noob like me. I appriciate you taking the time to make this.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Chilly, You are more than welcome. I am very glad I can help you. Keep it up. Greg Greenwood

[@treadmillrepair754]

Hi Mr Greg, early in the morning I do my job. Totally success. Thanks so Much.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Excellent Ricardo!!!!! Very good job. I am happy for you. Keep up the good work. Greg Greenwood

[@ScottRedstone]

I’m fixing a friend’s ring tomorrow. Thanks for the refresher.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Scott. Glad I could help. Good Luck. Let me know how it goes! Greg Greenwood

[@redeyestones3738]

Over the last year and a half, Ive experienced a growing addiction to opal, and now I'm ready to learn the jewelry making aspect. UPS just delivered my soldering kit about 20 minutes ago, now I'm just waiting for the silver sheeting to arrive. Seems like I've found the perfect channel for studying, before it arrives. Thanks. Subscribed

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Red Eye Stones, I am very excited that you are starting to learn jewelry making. Your opals will look excellent!! I also very excited that I can help you get started. If you have any questions about the processes or techniques, please feel free to let me know. The best to you. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@redeyestones3738]

@@greggreenwood4628 thanks! Cheers

[@redeyestones3738]

@@greggreenwood4628 in the soldering kit I ordered on Amazon, there is a brick of Thermo -12(R) Gold Calcium Silicate insulation. I'm assuming that's for heat protection? How is it best used?

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Red Eye Stones, You are correct about the heat protection. I have not use the Calcium Silicate so I cannot comment on the properties. I use vermiculite and charcoal blocks. Let me know how you like it for soldering blocks. Thanks Greg Greenwood

[@redeyestones3738]

@@greggreenwood4628 I'm new to soldering silver. To be honest, I haven't any experience at all other than the knowledge I've gleaned from KZbin videos. I have no idea what it's even for. How do you use your vermiculite? I ask, because I've spent quite a lot of time trying to search out the info online, and haven't found a single clue.

[@JeniGray]

Thank you! Just what I needed to hear / see, as I begin my silver solder journey.....

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Jeni, You are very welcome. Glad I can help you. Good luck on your soldering journey. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Happy to help. Greg Greenwood

[@maggie205]

I really like your teaching style. So glad to have found your videos. Thank you!!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Alicia, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am glad you found me too! Keep on watching. Greg Greenwood

[@kayleetweetiebird99]

This is the best video on this subject ive found so far, thank you!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Kaylee, Thank you very much for your kind comment. Feel free to ask any questions in the future. The best to you. Greg Greenwood

[@rossananoggle6066]

What a great video. Thank you so much. You make it sound so easy.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Rossana, Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. It is easy. Just follow the 5 secrets and practice, practice, practice.!! Check out my playlist on Silver Soldering. Many more tips for you. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@tonyholt90]

Excellent I've been hunting through KZbin for the way I was taught and you have demonstrated what I wanted to share. You really don't need to much solder for an excellent strong joint 👍

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello tonyholt90, You are exactly correct!! Too many people overdue the solder. Thanks for commenting. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@tonyholt90]

@@greggreenwood4628 I intend on sharing your video as a pointer when I am advising others on how useful and strong silver solder is. Also as you said you really don't need to use to much. As it isn't that cheap which may be difficult for some peoples budget 👍

[@greggreenwood4628]

Excellent! Greg Greenwood

[@arlenberthelsen9456]

Greg, you have answered by questions about soldering, and pickeling etc.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Arlen, I am very glad I can help you. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@HerefordGal]

Thank you for a great video! I love your positive personality and enthusiasm.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello HerefordGal, Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@radar536]

It is amazing how a process that seems complicated appear to be "easy" when explained by someone that masters the subject.(and know how to explain it).

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Radar, I appreciate your kind comments. Enjoy the videos. Greg Greenwood

[@TUCOtheratt]

Greg can I silver solder two pieces of steel? Or do both pieces have to be silver?

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello TUCOtheratt, Yes you can. Make sure you use lots of borax flux. Good Luck Greg Greenwood

[@dawnsaffel2620]

Thanks Greg, I just taught 2 silver classes and I shared this video with them. I like how you demo and explain, easy for newbies to understand. 👍👏

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Dawn, Awesome! Thank you for sharing. I am very glad I can help. Use any of my videos in your classes. Good Luck and let me know how it goes. Greg Greenwood

[@kpizzlemynizzle922]

I'm just starting out! EXCELLENT Video Fine Sir! Thank You!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Kurt, Happy to hear you are starting in jewelry making. If you have any questions in the future, please let me know. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@tennillecaldwell8259]

I'm a newbie and I loved this. Instant subscription. Learned a lot from you in that small amount of time and I need more stuff now . Thank you. ✌️❤️

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Tennille, Welcome to the wonderful world of metalsmithing. I am glad you learned a lot and that I can help you. Check out my playlists, they will give you many tips that you can use. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Greg Greenwood

[@nicolecrystal6765]

I never heard about burning off the excess solder I like the concept!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello nicole, Thanks for watching. Glad you are enjoying and learning. Greg Greenwood

[@noirinniuaid327]

Love your tutorials, so helpful and so appreciated. Thank you Greg!! 😊💚

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Noirin, Glad you like them! I appreciate your comments. Greg Greenwood

[@richardtester2859]

Magic! What a great video! Gives the how and the why.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Richard, Glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@DanielOliveira-dn2zp]

Wow... Very instructive and clear. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Brazil!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Daniel, Very glad that you liked my video. Feel free to look at any of my videos on my channel. Have fun. Greg Greenwood

[@charliesoteriou9870]

Amazing. Thank you so much. As a beginner this has really given me since confidence

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Charlie, Thank you for your kind comments. I am glad I can help give you confidence. That is what I'm here for! If you have any questions, let me know. Good Luck Greg Greenwood

[@PreferredMethods]

This is the channel I have been looking for!!! Thank you!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello HarvestSong, Welcome!! I am very glad you found me. I am here to help. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Check out all of my soldering videos. They will give you some fresh ideas. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@mightyredstallion]

Keep these coming, please. How do we dress our hammers? I've learned at least one thing from every single video you've posted so far. This is what KZbin used to be like before all the click-farms showed up. We sure do appreciate your efforts and your generosity in sharing this hard-earned information. Best Regards.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Mighty Red, Thank you for your great comments. I really appreciate them and I am very happy to help jewelers with questions. As for your hammers. If you are starting with a very rusty hammer face, then start at the beginning: Emery cloth and paper. If you have to file, do it before the emery. Emery sticks are a great help when I'm working up an old hammer. Seems to work faster. Then move to the polishing wheel. You can find steel polishing compounds on line or Rio Grande has Dialuz Grey Premium Polishing compound #331080. $4.75 a bar. If you don't have steel compound, I have used my white diamond or tripoli compound. If just takes a little longer. When you have that mirror finish, protect it with vaseline, silicone, or any oil to seal the "goodness" in. Remember, it is easier to do a little extra polishing every few times you use the hammer, than picking up the hammer excited to do some forging and it has a coating of rust. Time Wasted! Thanks again. You are questions are always welcome. Greg Greenwood

[@samuellaramsey5963]

Another great video! Thank you, I really appreciate your generosity ❤

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Samuella, You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@MitchellMeyer702]

Oh this helped me so much. I was a welder before I got into being a jeweler so I had a habit to do certain bits with a slight bevel in it.

[@greggreenwood4628]

I am glad I can help you. Welding and Jewelry have so much in common. It's interesting how the two fields relate. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Good Luck Greg Greenwood

[@virginiawestra7285]

Great clear, step by step presentation!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Virginia, Glad it was helpful! Greg Greenwood

[@raol635]

This tips are good for soldering other metals as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Driss, That is correct. These methods can be used on any non-ferrous metals. Thanks for your comment. Greg Greenwood

[@zenjennmeditations823]

Greg, First off I am new at this and you are a brilliant craftsman and teacher. I have been taking classes and I noticed you file up and down. I was taught to file down stroke only. What are the guidelines for filing? Thank you again I will continue to watch and learn with you .

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello zen, Thank you for your kind comments. You are correct about filing in one direction. On the videos, sometimes it looks like I am filing in both directions and sometimes you get into an area on a piece that you cannot lift the file. Please watch my video " A File, Is A File, Is A File...Not So". I explain files in detail and give tips on filing and file maintenance. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@maybingham]

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. I am working on a box ring where the construction requires that the ring be soldered to a plate... then the plate is filed down to fit the contour of the ring. After watching your video where you only had two palions of solder I have decided to flux, heat the flux to dry it out then place my solder and fire. Will let you know how it went.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Sounds great! Yes, let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@8theta]

Thank you so much! That was exactly what I needed!!! You explained it very clear in a nice calm way.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Theta, Very glad I can help you. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Keep watching! Greg Greenwood

[@adenbarr7370]

Thank you for taking your time and expressing how important these steps are looking forward to more videos.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Aden, You are correct, these steps are important. Let me know if you would like a video on a particular topic. Glad I can help! Greg

[@noormohemmed7205]

Thank you guru, with your sinecerety many Young artist WILL be able accomplish goal. GOD BLESS you.

[@juliabeadmaker]

Hi Greg. Thanks for the help. I’m new to this and you help so much!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Julia, You are more than welcome. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@TheMord1997]

Fantastic explanations - direct, clear, and to the point. THANKS!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Glad it was helpful! Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@milkaimwaga-ju7gh]

This is precise and fantastic!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Milka, Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood

[@ZinniaZinniaZinnias]

Thanks Greg! I'm a small operation Turquoise miner naturally creating silver jewelry on a hobby level at this point of my retired life! Attended a Reeves Academy course sometime ago! Much of that primer has faded,thanks for the refresher vidios!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Holly, Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you for your comments. I am very glad to help you. If you have any questions, please let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@johnnytarponds9292]

Just picked up a cab machine and some oxi-propane setup. I'm excited to have found your series, your teaching style is awesome! Thank you so much!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Johnnytarponds, Glad to hear about your new equipment. Very exciting! Thank you for your nice comments. You are more than welcome. Greg Greenwood

[@anitamyersdds]

This explains so much regarding my past success and failures at soldering. One thing you didn't mention, however, is the heat source. I failed miserably at trying to solder a bezel to a sterling silver cuff bracelet with the butane torch that has worked so well with smaller projects. Should I invest in an acetylene torch for bigger projects?

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello anitamyersdds, If you are serious and will be soldering more bracelets etc. in the future, I would recommend you get an acetylene torch. I have a "preso-lite" acetylene / air mix torch with a "B" tank. I use different sized tips and can do everything from jump rings to melting scrap for castings. Go for it!! The best to you. Greg Greenwood

[@Antony-rw6sm]

Thanks for the tips Greg, I'm just going to try them now.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Antony, You are more than welcome. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will try to help. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@yadiramontesdeoca6578]

Why did not find your channel before!! You are awesome and I absolutely learned!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Yadira, Welcome to my channel! If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood

[@yadiramontesdeoca6578]

@@greggreenwood4628 thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Yadira, You are very welcome. Greg Greenwood

[@nuranofal3198]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much, sir!!!!! God bless you!!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Nura, You're very welcome! I am very glad you have enjoyed my video. Keep watching! Thank you. Greg Greenwood

[@tjs7937]

Thank you, your videos always answer my questions.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello tjs, Happy to help! If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@MotherAlgorithm]

That was great, im not making Jewellery but i'd like to get one of the Torches used

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Mother, Thank you for your comment. The torch I use is a "Presto Lite" Acetylene / Air torch. Works great for small work with small tip and large melting with larger tip. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@kieranobrien7579]

Hello Greg just came across your video this morning and it explained all the problems I was having trying to solder.Brilliant display . Keep it simple.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Kieran, Glad I was able to help you. If you have any questions in the future, please let me know. Thanks Greg Greenwood

[@MrSpot41]

Thank you kind sir ! You have a nice easy educating style. I like it.

[@greggreenwood4628]

So nice of you. I appreciate you kind comments. Greg Greenwood

[@Rocknranchman]

Great tips Greg! This explains my failures perfectly! 😅 Thanks!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Dougster, Very glad I can help you. Please check out my newest video, "Silver Soldering Series #3. Avoiding Silver Soldering Mistakes". I know that video will help you also. Don't worry, we all have failures and make mistakes. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@BackPorchMods]

Thanks for the tips i made a pendant and im trying to get the split in the bail to mix so its solid ill give it a re try

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello gassedup, Thanks for the comment. I appreciated it. Good luck on the bail. If you have any questions, please let me know. Greg Greenwood

[@lightspeed2121]

I have a project where I need a pretty tight fit I would rather a pressed fit but I don’t suppose I could solder it then, I’m putting a 5/16 or a 3/8 in sleeve in length and a 1/16 thick in a hole

[@lightspeed2121]

How tight can I make it!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Eric, Make it as tight as you can. Even if it is very very tight, it will solder. The solder will flow into the seam. I hope this answers your question. Thank you for watching and commenting. I am here to help. Greg Greenwood

[@konstantinosthessalonii9937]

Super Teacher !..thank you !..greetings from Greece !

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thank you! You are very welcome. Παρακαλώ. Σας ευχαριστώ. Greg Greenwood

[@CrimsonPrisoner]

I'm new to jewelry making and your videos are incredibly inspiring to me. Thank you

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thank you Crimson. I am very happy to be a part of your great adventure into jewelry making. It is a super interesting field and you can explore so many parts of it. If you have any questions as you go, please feel free to ask me. I am here to help! Good Luck Greg Greenwood.

[@CrimsonPrisoner]

@@greggreenwood4628 thank you sir!

[@frankzepeda5614]

Thank you Greg, I learned a lot, Excellent Video, Congrats!

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Frank, I am glad you have learned from my video. If you have any question, please let me know. Thank You for your comments. Greg Greenwood

[@cut-zonevideos406]

Thank you for the video! I am a grade 12 student, and I am making a Cuban link chain in my Art Metal class at school. I watched this video to prepare me for the soldering process so I can make strong joints that wont snap as much during the twisting process. Any tips for twisting cubans?

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Peter, You are so lucky to have an art metal class at school. Tip #1. Check out the rest of my soldering videos, I'm sure they will be helpful in your class and your project. Tip #2. Make sure you anneal your metal links before you solder the links together. This will make the links twist easier and not have as much tension. Tip#3. Make sure you follow the 5 Secrets. Doing this, you will have good strong solder joints and they will not snap apart. Having good soldering habits from the start will always make the job better and easier. It is very exciting for me to hear that you are learning art metal at a young age. It is an interesting and fun field. I have been working with metal for over 50 years and am always learning new things about metal every day. Please let me know how your chain turns out. Also, if you have any questions in the future, please let me know. I am here to help. Good Luck Peter! Greg Greenwood

[@cut-zonevideos406]

@@greggreenwood4628 Thanks so much for replying to my comment! Its very nice to see a creator who is so involved with their audience. I have a question: I am wondering how or what I should use to hold my chain down for the filing process once its all twisted and laid flat. I heard that something like shellac resin is used, but I am not sure where to get it, or what to look for. Do you know of any alternatives or products that I could easily access online like amazon? I am not sure if you have had a lot of experience with that side of jewlery making, but you are probably the most educated person I can ask, so I thought I would shoot my shot. Thanks for your time.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Peter, Jeweler's shellac is available on line. Here is a link to a supplier. www.esslinger.com/jewelers-shellac-gemstone-setting-assist/ You will be melting the shellac onto the edge of a board a little longer than your chain. 1x3 or 1x4 . Put the board in a vise with the thin edge up. (Up right position). Melt some shellac onto the board edge. Nail your chain down at one end and lay the chain into the shellac. Melt some more shellac onto the chain to secure it to the board. When the board is in the upright position, it is easy to file at any angle you wish. To remove the chain, simple heat the chain, pull out of the shellac and clean off with denatured alcohol. An alternative to the shellac is to hot glue your chain to the board. It is sometimes hard to remove all of the hot glue afterwards. If nothing else, you can nail down the two ends of the chain after pulling tight. This of course is not the best, but can work. I hope this helps you. Let me know how it goes! Greg Greenwood

[@brettdavies2744]

Once you understand that it’s the capillary action that wicks the filler into the join (so well demonstrated here) it’s easier to get an idea of how it’s supposed to look as you’re soldering the joint.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Brett, Exactly!! Glad I can help you. Keep on Watching. Thank you for your comments. Greg Greenwood

[@dawnsaffel2620]

Thank you Greg this was a great informative video. Do you have a video on how to eliminate fire scale? I have seen several different videos and tried their techniques but they do not work. This is the monster I am working with right now.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Dawn, Thank you for your comments. Yes, I have a video " Firescale, What is it?" Check it out. I hope it helps you. Firescale can be a real pain! Your best solution is to make sure that you protect the silver from oxygen. If you have to paint the entire piece in borax flux, this might be the only way to prevent it. Also, protect the silver when you anneal it and do not over heat. Many people forget about protecting when annealing. If you don't, you have firescale right from the beginning and it won't make any difference when you are soldering. You already have it!! Let me know how it goes. Greg Greenwood

[@dawnsaffel2620]

@@greggreenwood4628 thanks again, I will go check that video out. I just started using boric acid on the piece I'm making right now. I have a question but I'll watch your video first, you may answer it.

[@SemoreLucky777]

Ty. I been having problems buts i thinks its because i use hard solder on all my pieces. I need to use medium and easy

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Semore, Yes, you are correct. Use the different grades of solder to make it easier to control the flow of solder. Check out my Soldering Playlist. There are many videos that will help you with soldering. Thanks for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@scottburgle4889]

Excellent video! Great information. Question…should the melting point of the flux be close to, higher(I’d guess not), or lower than the melting point of the solder?

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Scott, The melting point of the flux is lower than the melting point of the solder. The flux will turn clear and look glossy right before the solder flows. Check out my soldering playlist to show more examples. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood

[@Thinker7221]

Concise yet thorough. Thank you very much for passing on your wisdom.

[@greggreenwood4628]

Hello Thinker, Thank you for your nice comments. I appreciate it. Greg Greenwood

[@bevjarvis860]

Very helpful indeed! Thank you very much Greg...looking forward to more videos. X

[@greggreenwood4628]

Thank You Bev for your comment. I'm glad the video was helpful. Let me know if you would like a video on a particular topic. Happy to help! Greg