CUTTING SMALLER SOLDER PIECES - KICKSTART YOUR PROJECT!

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A short section taken from our recent workshop. Gill was asking how to cut smaller thinner pieces of solder as she ends up using too much and wasting it.
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[@jennifercrockett7432]

Very useful tip and the cutting into a plastic bag as well!

[@vicsvlogstvofficial]

🥰Thank you! Andrew very useful tip.

[@gillhiggins2613]

Thank you! ❤

[@lalune59]

Thanq for that. It’s logical why didn’t I think of that!¡

[@alinar9847]

Genius

[@user-bn9zp6hg8g]

a question on stopping solder flowing if I may.... I make rings/ braceletts by weaving fine wire, the fact it is so fine I make backings/ inserts to give strength and a bit of weight. The patterns are specific and very fine yet when adding the inserts solder is flowing up through the weave. I did try a rouge mix someone mentioned before but it really didnt work. Can you or any here advise if there is something out there I can block solder from flowing with but sutable to completely cover the piece then clean inner surface after application to then solder. It is critical no solder flows through the weave but only solders the contacting surfaces...... it is a particular problem using copper or brass as it really destroyes the whole piece..... please help lol