How to Silver Solder - Getting The Conditions Right For The Solder To Flow

[@markbricker1417]

Even with perfectly clean metal, hitting the surface with a bit of emory introduces nice little micro 'sips'/ grooves that aid in pulling the solder through the piece. When brazing copper pipes for plumbing this is taken very seriously, even adding a cross hatch between the two surfaces to get better multidirectional flow. Watching solder seemingly defy physics as it wicks multiple inches between tight copper pipe fittings is a mesmerizing thing to behold. I'm kinda obsessed with your videos, thank you for putting out the content!

[@HappyElephantArt]

I’m a professional instructional designer and I have to say that your tutorials are so well done. You tell us what we’re going to learn, you demonstrate the correct way and employ best practices and give tips for avoiding errors, and summarize at the end. Nice job 👍

[@iansdigby]

I am a woodwind repairer and we do quite a bit of fine silver soldering. Andrew Berry has given me confidence to do this successfully on a small piece, for the first time. Thank you!

[@geralddietz4577]

Mr. Berry you are an addictive instructor , I can't get enough .

[@ElsaaTolaa]

You’re a great teacher! I’ve been binge watching your videos all day. This is why I love KZbin, you can learn almost anything for free!

[@Mark_L]

I’ve soldered electronics for my career. You hit it on the head. Same principles. Your demo showing how the process works was very helpful. Love your videos.

[@katrinaelliott9625]

I am a BEGINNER! Thank you so much for your DETAILED instructions! AMAZING!

[@Gabriel-Abdala]

soldering has always been my barrier that prevented me from taking that next step in my passion. thank you for explaining in detail and simple terminology, you have been a great help.

[@iansdigby]

I really like Andrew's manner of giving confidence around this subject. Thank you!

[@eileenmcintyre8632]

Thank you Andrew. I love your style of tutoring. I'm new to silversmithing and find your tutorials are easy to follow and very clear. This soldering technique is second to none. 🙏🏼

[@allanthompson9695]

Knowing the correct conditions, makes all the difference. Thanks Andrew.

[@RookKnight]

I was about to silver solder successfully after watching this video. Thank you for making it 🙏

[@Neil.Japanese.Sakura]

Thank You so much for this tutorial, I fully understand now why my soldering of jump rings was always beading even though I fluxed the joint, Many Thanks, Highly Appreciated 👍

[@thesewalkamongstus8367]

You have just confirmed my memory from the 70's about Borax as a flux, I haven't used silver soldering since then, but need to do a small job, that only hard soldering will do. Many thanks- I am not a jewelry hobbyist, but your advice about clean joints works across the board for soldering, and especially if gas welding aluminium-, or even brazing and bronze welding, the principals are all the same, but the main thing is preparation of the joint and cleanliness - removing oxides and fluxing asap - if your students follow this , then they will always succeed in perfect joints.

[@ThePipescs]

Navy Training classes on painting aircraft taught you to prepare the surface to pass what was called a "Water Break Test. It was not ready to paint until the water flowed over the whole surface. Enjoyed this immensely .

[@pedroelcubano1]

From now on... I ll not be looking for any other tutorial anymore, anywhere... This is it... Thanks Andrew

[@susannahrose9928]

wow. I am eager to go to class today and see if I have better success than I did yesterday! I appreciate the clear and upbeat message, I was really frustrated. It's interesting, my teacher has us pick up the solder hot, ball it, then try to place it, which I find very difficult. I will try it this way when no one's watching!

[@paulmoses936]

Thanks Andrew for your clarity and willingness to share your expertise. Love it.

[@Raksasa187]

i always wanted to become a jewelry maker, which i did, but i wil finally take the next step and really start to create silver pieces with the help of your vidoes! Thank you so much!

[@sayftaleb6020]

Clear, beautiful and professional teaching lesson, thanks to everyone contributed in this video, and many thanks to this trainer.

[@gardensofparadiselandscapi8881]

I love your tutorials. I am learning as I get the tools needed. I love some day to be doing beautiful jewelry for a living. Thank you for your contribution.

[@donnarobertson8168]

I could have saved a lot of time if I had looked at your video first. I have looked at many videos on soldering but yours was the only one that explained in a way I could understand! Thanks so much! I now use Borax for the flux, and it is a lot cheaper! I am using an old stone soapdish that I had, and found a flat rock in my yard to use as a grinder. Works great. I had a problem because I purchased thin wire silver solder - hard and medium - it doesn't rest easily on the joint to make a ring. So I fired it into a ball, and it was much easier to handle. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and making life easier for me (and others too) Donna R.

[@stlounsbury]

After watching your video, I made about 30 jump rings and followed all of your tips, they all soldered together. FINALLY after several years of frustrated soldering, I'm good to go! You're great, thank you!

[@aliceryan3399]

More excellent instruction! It's nice to have the reasoning behind the directions explained. I never tire of the reminders!

[@eileenmcintyre8632]

Fantastic tutorial. That info was vital for the perfect solder! I am new to silversmithing and this was priceless. Thank you Andrew.

[@chisty4436]

Just curious about how your silversmithing is going after a year ? I’ve just started myself

[@guillermosantana1565]

Thanks for the tutorial leavened much about it, it is my first time watching this kind of tutorials on Jewries, liked it very much. From the Dominican Republic Guillermo.

[@catrpilrgirl]

It's been 5 years since I've been at my bench, thank you for these wonderful refreshers!

[@ryangateryh4724]

Everytime when i watch your vids i go ahead and try what you just demonstrated and every single time i become much better at what i do thanks to you Andrew.

[@senielle]

Absolutely fantastic video. This is exactly what I was looking for and couldn't find a long time. Great teacher, thank you so much!

[@delorissamuelson6988]

Even after a couple years, I never get tired of your instructional videos. This video in particular has helped me more than I can say, thank you soo much for all the hard work you put into your videos. I am a member of At The Bench and recommend everyone who isn't a member should join.

[@frankmons4889]

I’ve melted enough good work to absolutely believe everything your saying here. Thank you Andrew for the timeless lessons. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. 👍

[@elisazulueta9535]

Thank you Andrew you’re talented teacher, you explained everything and detailed, I learned a lot from your tutorials ❤

[@DiamondBlade269]

Thank you so much for this video. Just started doing jewellery and could not get the jump rings to solder. After watching this video, 1st jump ring soldered perfectly A++

[@RobbyMatthias]

Thanks' Andrew!I understand that the metal has to be clean and the joint tight fitting!🥂

[@dellasmith8719]

Thank you Andrew, you make an excellent video. You take the time to slowly explain each step and that is a great way to learn. I will be back for more.

[@ajmonti]

Andrew, you are a talented jewelry teacher. I appreciate your efforts and detail.

[@baotran5863]

Love your ❤❤video teaching us how to solder perfectly . This is very basic technique but they are very importance steps !!

[@Montanaranchwife]

Andrew thank you so much. You saved me money, I was using way too much solder.

[@tattoos1988]

I’m a new subscriber and I have to thank you I’ve been having problems with my soldering for a while even on my electronics work I have used your method on both and boom perfect joints and perfect soldering on electrical boards thank you very much sir enjoying your videos 1 by 1 god bless

[@kevinneblock5214]

I was wondering if there is a chemical cleaner you like? Thank you

[@metromoppet]

Thanks a million. I've had so so results in my previous attempts. You've just cured me of a "lifetime" of mistakes .Nice tutorial

[@antonyharding5360]

Andrew you didn't go on.. You just drummed it in me what I need to do to get my terrible soldering to work, Thank you.... Regards Antony Warrington Cheshire..

[@98270360]

You're an amazing teacher and you shared your skills and knowledge that created so many skilled jewelry makers around the world. With knowledge and passion determines the quality level one can do. You opened the door for maximum potential and I appreciate you. Thank you for making these videos for us.

[@gloriaespinosa7826]

Thank you Andrew for your video. You really make, jewelry students like my self, understand the process of soldering.

[@ma1900bi1900]

Hat sich gelohnt das Video nochmal zu schauen danke

[@CRESVEN1]

Is there a particular grit for that Emery paper?

[@barnabywild2215]

Awesome! I'm just about to resize a silver ring which is a little too big - I plan to simply cut and shut it. Now I feel more confident it will go as planned.

[@scottmckenna9164]

Andrew, you teach the Master Class of best soldering practices. I learned some huge concepts.

[@RICDirector]

Thank you for posting these videos. Absolutely invaluable.

[@drcpropertyserviceuk5616]

Thank you for taking the time to put this video together .

[@nam3263]

I love your videos Andrew. Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to teach the world. I learn so much from you

[@paulinesheafer3606]

Just started learning, thanks for a very clear tutorial, Excellent

[@robertglover1271]

What is the acid you used to clean at the finish please Bob G

[@jeannemcmillen93]

thank you so much for teaching us how to solder, i so appreciate actually learning on youtube, i thank you for your knowledge and sharing,you are an excellent teacher.

[@winstonsmith7686]

Thanks mate, I've got it boxed now, I do exactly as you do, and my joints are bang on every time.

[@meg31]

I’ve been working in wire wrapping for 2-3 years and have been given many signs to do silver work and take my gifts more seriously - so I’ve been researching and researching trying to find best practices and this video has been very helpful! Do you guys do any videos using cheaper starting materials like copper?

[@HT-oe6vz]

i been struggles with rod lamphead that two days ago how stick both rod i seem give up then i found your vlog and thank you great teacher so i can learn more then work stained glass thank you very much !!!

[@haltrinh1401]

THis is wonderful class. even though I'm studying art jewelry at the college, my professor didn't teach well like this.

[@chauffeurmarco]

A detail that I did not know about the flux that perl. Very good teacher.

[@johnhowton2067]

you are a great teacher so detailed and articulate thanks .

[@ikoniqmusic]

Hey Andrew, absolutely love your videos! what brand is the smaller torch you use?

[@travissmith7471]

Thanks for the demonstration... You have motivated me...

[@billarroo1]

I'm an ex welder, I never saw this type of soldering done, very interesting 😃

[@gerrypardoel]

Andrew is a very good theatcher, I am very happy with the video's

[@ei7YK]

Hey Andrew thanks for your videos they really help , keep up the good work :)

[@BeeKisses]

I've been having some serious issues at the moment with getti g my solder to flow, because of you I've realised my third hand is soaking all the heat away, thanks for the heads up and troubleshooting technique, I've literally had my pickle boiling to clean my jump rings right down to the molecular level to no avail, turns out its a heat issue

[@jeanined9060]

Thank you, once again, for another excellent video! You are definitely the best explainer on all of KZbin! (See? You inspire me so much, I'm making up my own words :)! )

[@alexandrapetrovici5581]

Amazing video. Loved it. Incredibly generous.

[@guysmith6394]

Though it is important to flux the entire surface where the solder needs to flow and adhere, it is just as important to keep the flux off of any areas that One needs to appear as pure clean silver, after the polishing of the completed work. Sloppy soldering overflow is a sign of inferior workmanship. Thanks Andrew! This is a Great tutorial, very well done!!!

[@minabetty6477]

Tbhank u andrew so much am watching the whole series , am just starting and I'm sure I'll join your classes

[@numbseafun]

I love this man, great teacher.

[@ramoncamus8093]

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial. Very well explained.

[@giorgiodeste8023]

Which acid is the best one for different metals ? Which concentration the acid ?

[@saulebu2245]

Thank you! You are the best teacher! You make everything very clear!

[@annsalter4366]

Just found you ... very well explained. Thank you ..great advice..

[@rwhughes47]

EXCELLENT video Andrew!!!

[@planeteopale]

Very nice video, very clear and well explained, thank you so much

[@simonhoward-j1y]

very informative video, a great teacher, thanks very much

[@tblz406]

What a fantastic teacher!

[@Ragamuffinblue]

Love watching your videos, do helpful...,and funny bloopers!

[@tammygurl64]

Thanks for this very informative video! It never hurts to repeat things that are important. I had no idea how versatile borax really is. I think I like that method. I started making wire wrap jewelry last year and have decided I want to learn to do simple silver soldering such as chain repair, replacing clasps, or making earrings, etc., for example. I will definitely watch more of your videos. Cheers! 😊

[@Giddykippa65]

hi Andrew im a complete newbie to silver soldering i followed all your steps prepping the sterling silver jump ring and using borax flux and easy silver solder wire however i simply couldn't get the solder to run into the join it just sat there in a ball ( im using a butane solder tech micro torch from cousins) can you give me some idea what im doing wrong please

[@Atthebench]

Sounds like the metal is not hot enough for the solder to flow onto it

[@Giddykippa65]

@@Atthebench thanks for replying hmmm what do you think of those butane gas torches are they suitable for silver soldering or do i need to get something better ?

[@mekosan6863]

Great video, very informative! The title to your new book? You guessed it..... "the solder likes."

[@loveleshsoni8599]

Another great video. I started watching your videos after KZbin recommended me. Loved it, how you explain things easily. Thank you!! Could you please share what acid we should be using to clean up? The acid you used to clean the rings here. I believe this acid can be used while working with gold as well?? And does acid has to be warmed all the time?

[@terryplatts2844]

MY kind of instruction video, the emphasis on preperation comes through , its not going on at all, its teaching to a high standard. There are many sloppy tutorials around but not many that are akin to sitting in a classroom and having the correct procedures taught to you. Thanks Andrew, your tutorials are a big help for me it is like been in a classroom having a one and one .

[@paolo1960]

Grazieeeeeee! Thank Thank Thank🙌😀🙌 Paolo (Genua-Italy)

[@squigworm]

Thank you for these great videos

[@MyFortressConstruction]

I'm a plumber and as you said, copper/brass are the same. Clean, clean, and clean again. The type of flux you use is important and the heat as well, but not more so than being clean.

[@dottiburke40]

Nicely detailed video, thanks for your expertise. What is the acid you put the jump rings into?

[@pauleysink9659]

Hi Andrew, I am a coin ring crafter and I just ruined a 1972 coin containing .620 silver. I have solder sticks 50% silver . I have the right flux for the solder but is the combination of silver composition going to be a problem? Love your work Cheers Paul, Coin Rings Aotearoa

[@christinapiacenza7244]

Your an amazing teacher! Thank you!!!

[@officialslikmixx8719]

Man your great,I'm new to soldering and you were excellent......

[@Distinguished-Gentleman]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Very much appreciated 👍

[@amymohanty1045]

I mean soldering block. ...thanks a lot again..learnt valuable steps of soldering..

[@kenokoci9853]

Hi, i have a question. If i am soldering a chain ring in top of the chain how can we prevent the damaging of the chain itself? Is there any paste that stops the heat?

[@affbcx3032]

Very good explanation

[@marielove6208]

Hii Andrew you are a great teacher... learning soo much from U even though im waay beyond soldering... can u make a video on all u need to start 3D printing (medium scale jewelry shop) and all u need for casting ( centrifugal) ... i want to venture into casting but im not soo knowledgeable and i need help

[@frankp9573]

Do u prep the solder as well? Becoz ur handling it with ur fingers b4 its cut

[@Atthebench]

Frank P If it’s dirty then I would file or emery paper it but after it is cut then I don’t clean it again

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Love your videos very informative thank 😊

[@felmarg8840]

Hello i want to ask have you tried to make silver plating with silver solder. I want to make a white stainless steel or silver plated stainless steel but no success or just bad tries. So, is it possible? And to ask when you solder a silver, isen't the heat changing the color of the metal to yelow and if yes, how to change it back to silver color?Thank you