Learning How To Solder - Soldering Jump Rings - Making Your Own Jewellery

Soldering is such an important technique to master and in this film Andrew shows you the correct way to soldering jump rings. Even if you think you know how to solder, please take the time to check this film out as there is over 30 years of experience and hints and tips contained in it.
This 18 minute film shows Andrew giving over 30 years worth of experience with plenty of hints and tips that are not written or often talked about.
After watching this film you will be fillled with a wealth of experience to make yoursoldering a more pleasurable and accurate experience.
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Andrew shows you many hints and tips that he has gained from his experience as a professional goldsmith.
Andrew Berry, a professional jeweller for 30 years, is the training director of www.AtTheBench.com, an award winning on line jewellery training website.

[@johnknoefler]

I'm a structural welder of ships, tanks and everything else. This was fascinating. I speak in much the same way to my rookie coworkers about details and quality. Nice job. You're magnificent!.

[@Houseofhealer]

Wow! Thanks so much Andew for such a detailed instructions. Now I'm much more confident to start soldering!

[@margaretgallagher6680]

Great video on jump ring soldering. Thank you Andrew. Always my go to when I need to look up something in detail. Thank you also for your live sessions.

[@shannomf]

your instructions is beautiful. You are clear and fantastic. Thank you for your knowledge. I look forward to many more videos. Truly Fabulous!

[@alanahayes7474]

Why is there a list of camera equipment but not the solder equipment?

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[@NickleJ]

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[@amalgamofq]

So that folks can buy those things if they'd like. He might also get commission for them

[@amalgamofq]

Also if u dona little Google search for"jewelry soldering kit" you'll find everything you need

[@25GAMS]

Yes, your instructions are very easy to follow and very helpfull. Thank you.

[@BluSkyBliss]

I’m a female art welder (steel with a MIG) but I’m getting into jewelry making. I really appreciate your clear, thorough and precise instructions on soldering. I’m a new sub and will be watching your other videos! Many thanks.

[@pameladudrow247]

Thank you for your videos. I’ve been making jewelry for 15 years or so. Mostly self taught, I’ve taken a few courses. I so appreciate your common sense approach based on your experience. Your methods are solid and you’re blessed as an instructor. Thank you again; I’m most grateful I’ve found your channel.🙂

[@jnelcullen]

Thank you Andrew! Happy Holidays! Happy 2023!

[@ruapraia]

Extremely helpful, thank you Andrew.

[@lynnl6965]

Wow, I'm a new jewellery maker and this takes my skills to another level. Thanks!

[@2degucitas]

Out of all the nice tutorials on youtube I like listening to you the best. Your easy manner, UK accent and handy tips make it a delight. Some people on here it's like listening to paint dry.

[@ryals2911]

OH MY GOSH YOU ARE SOOOOOOO CORRECT.....THE WOMEN LIKE TO CHAT!

[@FICTIONation]

Lol I thought most of them sounded like they need to blow their nose..

[@deafinseattle1]

nice when people speak naturally and are not trying to sound like a gadget commercial.

[@ltcameron1]

Fantastic videos. Learned my trade from these. Great instruction.Technically exceptional.

[@janm2473]

Such an excellent video, Andrew. Thanks

[@ilovelucy311]

Thanks Andrew! Another informative tutorial!!

[@hellokittychaos]

Beautifully explained. Thank you so much!

[@tamaraadams9317]

Excellent tutorial, Andrew! I'm a beginner and everything you teach is very educational and informative. Thanks again!

[@ronkennedy4494]

Very nice, I wish I were still manufacturing jewelry, it was so fulfilling! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill.

[@cherishmariexo]

THANK U!!! I'm just about to get into soldering sterling & I really appreciate your videos. Thank u so much! Definitely subscribed & a big thumbs up! 👍😘

[@filledb]

I've done a lot of this type of thing with copper jewelry and I've got to say that your information is rock solid....

[@alexandrakl]

That is...far less complicated than I thought it would be! And it's explained so well!

[@nancytimberlake5363]

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[@Love-Expansion]

For real. Great video for quick info on exactly what I was looking for. Good job!

[@jessicapliego767]

Thank you for listing the equipment you used for the vlog. Would it be possible to also list the equipment you used for the soldering? That would be super helpful. Some of us are beginners and not so well versed on some of the terms mentioned, so it's hard to figure out what specifically is used, the soldering machine for example, which kind is it? Is it a gun or a fire machine? The stuff used to clean the jump rings, I tried to catch the names and write them down when mentioned, but still missed them... super helpful to have the relevant stuff listed as well. Thanks.

[@matthewmarting3623]

Thank you very much! I also think there's a paucity of information on soldering on KZbin, and also in general. I've made my own mokume-game in a forge, I've got about 15 years of hobby blacksmithing experience but I've never been able to silver solder because people don't tell you the specific temperature ranges, required atmospheric conditions, cooling rates, etc. They just say "apply the flux, and heat till the solder melts". So thank you.

[@pritaw]

Excellent video - exactly what I was searching for.

[@elisazulueta9535]

Excellent and cleared tutorial steps on how to soldered chains, thank you appreciated 😀

[@practicallab]

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[@dudediva69]

you make this look so easy ... love it ... thank you ... awesome CHANNEL >> >Thank you for teach me !

[@primajackson3184]

Love the way he teaches 😘thanks. 👍

[@kurtstory9466]

Very helpful video. I was wondering why my paste solders don't work well for larger areas--thanks; I'll keep them for small tasks like jump rings.

[@allanthompson9695]

Thanks for the film Andrew. I understand a lot more about solders now. Best to have everything at hand, in case needed, but try and stick to the best quality possible.

[@kim4561]

Thank you so much for this video. I feel well informed now. Just going to start connecting jump rings for my bracelets and wire wrapping pieces. Buying equipment slowly. Thank you. Kim South Africa

[@annhogg7500]

Just brilliant you explain really really well thank you so much.

[@allanhwhite.kineticmobiles]

Thank you for sharing the basics

[@idocare6538]

Well done! Very thorough!

[@SC-bg8wf]

These best videos I've come across.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very good tutorial! I learned a bunch! Thank you.

[@practicallab]

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[@madelinecolon5638]

This was an awesome video. Thanks!

[@fatimastar4663]

wow impressive details. best ever

[@lmmillette1]

Awesome video! Thank you.

[@jeanined9060]

Thank you for this video Andrew. Excellent tips & well explained! I especially appreciate the demonstration on filing & sanding the rings to clean them! I feel silly asking this, but I've had a terrible time trying to get a good join on smaller gauge jump rings. No matter what I do, I can't get the seam butted up perfectly. Any tips on how I can do that with 20 gauge & smaller wire jump rings? Thank you!

[@MsJulianaPedroso]

Dear Mr Berry, thanks for all your amazingly instructive videos. I am re-watching a couple and doing some notes on them for my next project, it has been very helpful. So far most of my doubts have been answered but I am left wondering what would be the best way to solder a piece of chain onto a bigger piece of metal. If you would talk about it in any of your videos I would be certainly interested in hearing about your ideas... Just saying ;D Thanks again for sharing all this knowledge!

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

Hello from a beautiful sunny morning in Florida! I really appreciate your careful methodology and standard of excellence, especially in your beginners' tutorials. Bad habits formed early can be hardest to break. I'd prefer not to cut corners in my own work, especially if I don't know I'm doing it and have to learn that later for myself the hard way. You make an engaging instructor. It's rare to find someone knowledgeable and gifted in their field who can so clearly and interestingly articulate what things need to be done and why. Looking forward to watching many more of your videos. Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge here on KZbin. Very best wishes for the continuing success of this channel.

[@practicallab]

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[@AngelaSams]

Thank you @andrewberryuk ! Very timely as I am soldering earrings with jump rings today! ;-) xoxoxo

[@annamariamarazita5514]

thank you for this tutorial I have learned so much from it.

[@DubstepHeroDH]

Excellent information, thanks Brotato chip.

[@Itsmarieanne]

What a nice tutorial thank you!

[@rneustel388]

Great video! You give such understandable directions and show why you do what you're supposed to. I see I'm wrong in buying a soldering iron first before watching soldering for jewelry (or jewellery for the U.K.) or crafts.

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[@elisazulueta9535]

Great tutorial, thanks ❤

[@edithclark4950]

This was excellent -- so clear and helpful. Thank you so much. Can you please explain what the borax is for? Is this the same as flux? Also, I know that flux is critical, but I'm not sure just what it does. If you could help me through these questions I'd be very grateful. I'm interested in getting enough information together to do backless bevels on ceramic pieces. Thank you again!

[@jlosworld4086]

Man great videos lol Everytime your face pops up on the recommended videos I get hooked. Time to subscribe lol

[@franktorres3081]

Cheers on the video.. thanks it was excellent tips

[@FICTIONation]

Thank you for sharing, I've been looking for a decent tutorial for a while. Do you have one for 316L jump rings?

[@ExpertOfFX]

Well Done! Liked/Subscribed!

[@Mala4734]

Very informative! Is there any way you could link the soldering products you used? Do you have any videos or suggestions for soldering gold jump rings?

[@carolinacepeda5082]

Great video!!!

[@marcosofsky2605]

I do like your tutorials, you are an excellent instructor. Would you recommend practicing my soldering on copper & copper wire? Silver is so expensive. The problem with using uother metals is the different melting point tho, so what is closest metal to silver to use as far as amount of heat/time necessary to solder?

[@patriciapeters356]

Have you done a video on using channel wire or regular wire for making open ring bezels with connectors on each end for a necklace of linked rose cut gems? Thank you Andrew!

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

Thank you so much for your Way shering is wonderful.

[@vle8857]

Hi, your video is great! But I have question here: I have just done an delicate pendant tonight, but got to make an delicate neck chain to match it. How to control the small jump ring not to be melt easily when I’m soldering?

[@robingerke5311]

I am interested in your idea of the prestolight tourch for general silversmithing rings.

[@candaceb.8978]

good tips for a beginner.... thank you

[@peterford9369]

I'm always amazed that the blow from the torch doesn't push the solder off the piece. it seems so delicate.

[@jeaninekolasa8113]

Thanks for your generosity i n sharing your expertise! Thats great! (;

[@sjsomersart4050]

Hi - Im in need of a way to seal some decorative metal strips around strips of 3mm acrylic, my first idea was to carefully solder the back to seal/stop sharp edges as there will be no weight or ware on the area its just to hold shut in a neat way - but im worried about the heat melting the acrylic & if perhaps theres a better way to do this ? many thanks for any suggestions, Sammy

[@zahzzieschahtz]

Brilliant - Thank you

[@mary-annkieckhaben5026]

Thank you so much i have much learning thank you

[@veroalmagro4103]

Hi Andrew! im fr argentina and im really happy i found this tutorials!! very well explained! I have a question.. could you please tell me the brand of the torches? in other video you showed two, a smaller and a bigger one, could you please tell me the brand or the specifications? cause i ll buy it at amazon or try to find here in buenos aires, and would love to know what to buy so i dont pick the wrong one..thx!!!! Veronica

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

Thank you sir! Sometimes I feel like I’m really winning and lately Iv been feeling like a damn winner!

[@deepaheeroo4481]

Thanks for sharing 😊😌

[@jbtattoo6880]

Can I use the same techniques to solder for example Cuban chains, belchers or any other chains please? Excellent video.

[@shirleymason7697]

This speaks to what I'm presently doing, making a chain, using third hand, good to learn to heat third hand which I hadn't thought of. Wondered why that solder would slide down. I'm pick soldering and heating pick. I've got it working with easy solder. I use too much solder out of fear, so my chain now needs hand finishing/cleanup. Only melted a few, but not lately. My links are random size: long, short, plate, wire. I like it. Have stone in bezel ready when chain complete. Meanwhile finishing a novel.

[@FICTIONation]

Omg, you sound like me, I've just finished making 2000 5mm 316 jumprings, now I have to start coiling 6000 4mm ready to connect then solder.. And I'm in the middle of a series of 7 novels lol the jewelry is taking priority tho..

[@christinebyrne1630]

love your videos you are a good teacher. what would be the best way to polish that when your finish making a chain out of jump rings

[@Atthebench]

Thin jumpings, then I would use a brass brush with soapy water. Larger rings, then I would use a flex shaft.

[@susanmitchell1206]

Very helpful!

[@janusquiamco7128]

Would you advise soldering for bead and wire jewelry? I‘m not a fan of wire wrapping, but it keeps my loops and connections closed and secure. I like the clean and light look of soldered rings, and i am hoping it is possible to solder without damaging my beads.

[@badralmalahi8934]

that is good video. thank you.

[@TheSilmarallion]

Hi Andrew, thanks for a really good series. I am battling with soldering and I would want to know what solder you use I tried Easy, Hard solder (flat strips) but I have to heat the piece till the borax is black and then it still wont melt the solder. I am at my wits end a bit.

[@laylaglantz8876]

Hi Andrew, I am having problems soldering jump rings that are connecting enamelled elements, do you have any tips to protect the enamel when soldering the jump ring? Great video, thanks :)

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thank you. It's been a long time since class. What should I buy for pickle ♥

[@yunam.5512]

Hi, thank you so much for video. Can I ask, how to clean black color from silver after soldering? May be you have some video about it?

[@ReallyGreatmagazine]

Hi Great videos! Do u have a silver repair of pocket watch case? Hinges but a hole cover from key wind Need to close one for a front wind re-cased verge silver is .800 Thanks

[@infledermaus]

When I first started smithing I used wire solder. I started using sheet and stopped using wire. I don't like it. I have no experience with paste. Always used borax though. It makes a nice red glass, too!good video!

[@practicallab]

good work

[@muffadalkothariful]

Hello sir I need to melt edge of a flower made with gold sheet, someone told me that’s possible without damage whole flower using fluxing... request to let me know how it’s possible, I have normal lpg gas torch

[@nellyreginaq]

Thanks a lot!!

[@lyndawixon2653]

thanks for the video, is this just a creme brulee butane gas torch?

[@mkivy]

Excellent sir...I have made a lot of chain mail jewelry like Byzantine and Persian styles but I did not solder...so my hard work is coming undone, should I take it all apart and start again, or can I solder the pieces while on the chain? Thank u sir.

[@mcnoneya]

i have a question, i am not comfortable with open flame. is it possible to use a soldering iron rather than a torch for jump rings?

[@inderpalkaur9320]

Thanks Anderw Really geat .

[@susansimpson7905]

I just bought the dremel solder tool. I was told to use lead free rosin core solder and liquid soldering flux. Then to put the flux on the joint and heat the tool put the tip to the solder then apply to the joint.....Love the tip on cleaning the joints. But no one mentioned using borax and pickle solution.....do I need it for this type of soldering? Thanks ahead! Susita

[@lorriemunoz401]

What do you recommend for rose gold filled and gold filled jump rings?

[@cammwho]

great video, is the process the same for gold ?

[@jessefilms7007]

very helpful

[@ma1900bi1900]

Sie zeigen das so toll danke man lernt so viel von Ihrem Video danke

[@dfmullen1922]

Thank you!

[@elijaholegnowicz5582]

Hello! i am having a hard time with my solder. I am soldering bezels to backplates, I heat from underneath nice and slow but No matter what tweaking I do my flux always oxidizes before the solder melts. the solder jus wont melt at all! its extra-easy flow so im really at a loss as to what is going on, please help!

[@auntykeli]

*ALOHA Andrew,* I just found your Channel!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with dis old Aunty! ;-D Much respect! *I SUBSCRIBED and gave you a big THUMBS UP!* I look forward to watching more videos! *For Andrew and all my KZbin Ohana, have a great day/evening. Take care, stay safe and don't forget to share your aloha spirit with another.*

[@juliew1426]

Your instruction is so easy to follow! And you pronounce ""solder" correctly. Why we Americans say "sauter" I will never understand. My husband is a machinist and he corrects me when I say "solder". He says "no, it's SAUTER." Where on earth did that come from?!

[@SC-uc3iv]

Americans and Brits pronounce lots of words differently.

[@HECKAKYH-ADEKBATEH]

US still uses imperial system... what do you expect?

[@Badassblacksmith]

Ȟᴇċĸȧĸŷʜ Âɡᴇĸʙȧᴛᴇʜ we actually use both! Not what you expected I guess

[@HECKAKYH-ADEKBATEH]

Badassblacksmith Hehe, good sense of humor :)

[@ebenkeel]

I've been wondering that too...it's not as though you spell it differently in America, (without the L)...solder also sounds better...lol.

[@peem3154]

Hi Andrew, what kind of small butan blow torch do you use ?? Because I have on, but some ours later, butan is gone, most torches are leaking ??

[@peterford9369]

I haven't yet experienced solder paste. Bought some but haven't tried yet.

[@terrimartel6558]

I was wondering what you thought of using solder filled jump rings? I have very little experience with this, so am wondering if there are possible issues with using this type of material.