how to soft solder jewellery | tiffany technique | for beginners | step by step

In this video, we will learn how to make a soft solder necklace pendant using a labradorite stone - but you can honestly use anything. This is such an easy process anyone can do it! If you make some soft soldered jewellery I'd love to see it.
Stay tuned for more jewellery making ideas, tips and tricks. Thanks for watching!!
Equipment List
- A Third Hand
- Solder wire
- Liquid Flux
- Copper Tape
- Soldering Iron
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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@mikesrandomchannel]

Came for the soldering lesson, stayed for the absolutely fabulous presentation. The dragon teeth/industrial/wotsit bezels are so good. And I've scribed a new sub in, too.

[@anyotherkingdom]

Thank you 😁

[@gobgoerrsarah]

Please make more videos!! I’m trying to learn and I find this so helpful and love your commentary

[@anyotherkingdom]

awww thank you!! what would you like to learn next?

[@carlystone5994]

Love the wisdom/ humor injected, genius!!!!! ❤

[@anyotherkingdom]

hehe thank you carly i try!

[@ericbouwman8322]

Tip toner also removes the oxidation from the tip while it’s hot in process. Will save everyone a lot of frustration if added to the material list! Cheers and fantastic video

[@ericbouwman8322]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

Oh great! Thanks for adding this I haven’t come across it before

[@feather_0327]

What kind of solder is this? I think I bought the wrong kind. I tried to soft solder with pure silver wire. Did I make a mistake?

[@anyotherkingdom]

@@feather_0327 hiya! Yes to use the soldering iron you need to get lead free solder. This is a mixture of tin and other metals that melt at a low temperature. Pure silver solder has a higher melting point and can only be used with a blow torch x

[@SweetKel]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@averygolden6779]

these are the types of tutorials i yearn for. thank you

[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@carlystone5994]

....also, beautiful, unique twist on bezel. Stunning! ❤

[@anyotherkingdom]

[@Mili2271]

I love your video, the story and the class. Thanks!

[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@nancygast9340]

LOVED this video! Thank you for the lesson!

[@anyotherkingdom]

You are so welcome!

[@m0wshunliss275]

Hello beautiful!!! Thank you so much... I have my shop with handmade jewelry (mostly made with wire and beads) but I was looking for expanding my techniques. I am so thankful for your easy tutorial. Sending so much love 💜

[@anyotherkingdom]

So glad you found it useful 💙 have fun creating!!

[@isabelmooreyoga]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@anyotherkingdom]

Aww yay I'm so glad you're welcome!!

[@MiauxCatterie]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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you have the most pleasant voice & are a great teacher, please make more videos!

[@anyotherkingdom]

Thank you!! I’ve got one at the editing stage yay coming sooon xx

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@vivaladivauk]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@pupawupagus]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@pupawupagus]

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[@catzbalou8356]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

Thank you ☺️

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@ashleywang7560]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@nulkameow]

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[@theecosmicwitch]

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@RaraAvis1138]

I adore when creators make clear and concise videos. Thank you! Im hoping to be able to do this soon with stones ive found over the years.

[@anyotherkingdom]

Good luck! I hope you love the results 😁

[@theartisancompany]

TFS.. I need to add this to my repertoire.

[@anyotherkingdom]

It's such a fun project :))

[@sirjhonson8218]

Have you painted the back of the stone mattalic silver or gold because I`m a painter and we use those paints for bleed through on cars with candy paint.

[@randl7423]

That's a lot more clear than other videos, thank you. I enjoyed your dream, and just want to know what the bitter lake was!!

[@anyotherkingdom]

Haha me 2 still trying to work that one out! Hoping there’s a story to be written one day 😊

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[@anyotherkingdom]

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Around 3 mins in when you start telling your story of your dream you sound like a bright eyes song :)

[@edienorris9268]

Video so good. Taught me something tu

[@anyotherkingdom]

Thanks for watching 🥹

[@catherine8714]

This is exactly what I was looking for- thank you! Quick question- will the solder tarnish badly or change color over time? If so, there any kind of sealant or clear coat that can prevent this?

[@anyotherkingdom]

You're welcome. So I haven't found it tarnish yet since I've been making, I think my oldest pieces are approx 2 years old. But I often seal things with a clear acrylic spray paint - you can spray it over the stones and then use nail varnish remover and a cotton bud to bring the shine back to the stones!

[@puravs]

Hey, is that an alloy soldering wire you're using?

[@1OooBUBBLEooO1]

Hello love, Thank you so much for your video! It has seriously helped me. May I ask how you keep the spikes from breaking apart? I’m interested in making larger spikes on my jewelry but found that they’re not sturdy and are prone to breaking off.

[@anyotherkingdom]

So glad you are experimenting!! I would search for a larger head for the soldering iron so you can get more solder down at once and buy a wider gauge solder wire so again you can get the maximum amount of solder on the iron and hopefully achieve those spikes that are eluding you :)

[@ruwinidezoysa7126]

Thank you so much for sharing the video. This is very clear and informative. Can u pls tell this soldering iron u use have a temperature controller.

[@anyotherkingdom]

I’m glad it’s helpful! Yes there is a temperature controller and I use it around 150 degrees for blue wax. You should play around though and find out what works for you xxx

[@ruwinidezoysa7126]

@@anyotherkingdom Thanks a lot for the information hope it's 150v. Is it????? I am soooo great full for this.

[@vabunajonsville4251]

anyone have any flux recommendations?? theres so many options

[@Soumyaayadav]

Thank you so much for this,exactly what i’m looking for 🥺 can you please write down which products you’ve used I really don’t have any knowledge about this so please 🥺🫶🏻

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hi I'll add them into the description

[@Soumyaayadav]

@@anyotherkingdom thanks alot ❤️🥺

[@saltlifegull4091]

WOW, inspirational! How do people get the gold look instead of silver? Subscriber from NW Florida USA

[@anyotherkingdom]

The gold electroforming / plating process is much more dangerous, the chemicals contain cyanide so you need appropriate PPE and ventilation. It's not a difficult process you just need to be safe.

[@payalkundu1042]

Hey, thank you so much ❤️ I have a doubt. When I solder, there remain black pigments (burnt like) remnants. Any advice on how to avoid that, and create spotless solderings?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Ooh, so a way around this is to use liquid flux and flux-free solder. The black pieces are the remainder of the flux inside the solder....you could also try using a paste of baking powder and water and gently scrub it over the piece with a soft-bristled toothbrush to remove the black BUT I'm not sure how successful that will be. I hope this helps you :)

[@Soumyaayadav]

@@anyotherkingdom same problem with me :(…can you please tell me that is non corrosive flux cored means flux free solder wire ??

[@trenchfoott]

hi- looking to glue my pendants to a metal bolo backing,, what do you recommend? i almost bought copper ones in hope i could solder them directly but i didn’t want to risk messing up all my hard work. thanks!

[@anyotherkingdom]

yeah you could glue them - gorilla glue is particularly good. the copper foil is super thin and that is what makes it so conductive - solid copper might not be able to heat up enough but deffo worth trying!

[@mastermordecai970]

Is there a way to pour molten copper in like the cracks of a gemstone/crystal/rock while in the same process not cracking or damaging the stone further when making some jewelry or amulet?

[@anyotherkingdom]

hello, most gemstones cannot withstand temperatures of molten metal! sea glass can withstand so I suggest you go experiment and let us know what happens :)

[@IsabelPradilla84]

I know it’s almost a year since you posted this tutorial, but I find myself in a predicament. I was checking for the materials and I realized in my country lead free solder wire it’s really difficult to find and really expensive. I finally found one but it’s made out of only tin and copper, it doesn’t have silver on it. As an expert do you know if this makes any difference? The absence of silver on the wire would affect the solder quality of the final product? Or you think it’s gonna be ok. Thank you in advance!

[@connieallchurch1828]

Hey! Love your video, was just wondering what temperature you keep your soldering iron at?

[@anyotherkingdom]

I have it on the highest setting for this project ☺️

[@quill404]

Are there any precautions you’re supposed to take with the smoke that comes off while you’re soldering?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Great question! Definitely solder in a well ventilated area and if the smoke bothers you get a mask ☺️

[@simonpidgeon949]

💯👍👍

[@Allison-xf7ry]

Hi! What type of extension do you use for holding the jewellery piece as you solder? And do you know how to use images rather than stones? I’ve tried using heat resistant resin, encasing a drawing or printed image, however it melts and becomes tacky at the edges💗

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hey! Thanks for getting in touch :) The piece for holding the jewellery is called a third hand - I bought mine on ebay :) and using images rather than stones...hmmm can you put something around the edge of the image that is heat retardant?

[@nowirehangers2815]

Glass cabochons

[@chavarriii]

Hi i wanted to know if the soldering wire is safe for people with an allergy to certain metals? Like someone who is allergic to nickel jewelry could they wear this pendant on their chest safely ?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hey, the solder wire is listed as a "mixed metal solder" which is usually a mixture of tin/silver/copper - most people have allergies to Nickel I have some metal allergies but don't react to the solder wire! But of course everyone is different :)

[@marv09117]

Do you have to sand or buff the solder? I get some sharp areas or peaks.

[@anyotherkingdom]

Thanks for the comment and no, I would try turning the heat up a bit higher allowing the solder to spread more x

[@carolinefoley9475]

❤Is flux cored lead free wire okay to use? I’ve got some but theres a warning on the back saying may cause an allergic skin reaction so I’m scared to use it ://

[@anyotherkingdom]

Great question! Personally I don’t have a reaction to it and haven’t come across anyone who does but I guess the only way to find out is to trial wearing a piece! I prefer to use non flux cored wire and opt for liquid flux because it reduces the chances of their being black oxidised marks on your finished piece x

[@cherylblue8883]

Love you..I do

[@anyotherkingdom]

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[@marcoo.d.798]

Hello, I am new to this art and I wanted to ask you for some recommendations on how to seal my pieces, so that the tin is not in direct contact with the skin (it irritated my skin a little hehe) thnx:)

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hello ☺️ ahh of course yes! I used acrylic lacquer in a clear colour. It’s a spray paint so spray a couple of coats and let dry fully xx

[@marcoo.d.798]

@@anyotherkingdom thnk you so much

[@mbia1560]

Do you know if copper patina is safe for use in soft soldered necklaces?

[@anyotherkingdom]

I don’t know I’m afraid but maybe spread some solder on a flat surface and add the patina in different dilutions and see what the effect is ☺️

[@kaiholtkamp502]

Hey first thanks for the great video. But I have one Problem I don't really know wich solder metal to choose. Could you send me a link to your preferred one, that would really help. Thanks

[@anyotherkingdom]

www.amazon.co.uk/GTSE-1-60mm-Solder-Electrical-Soldering/dp/B08GGB6XS2/ref=sr_1_15?crid=JT212RFREQC2&keywords=solder+wire&qid=1671444074&sprefix=solder+wire%2Caps%2C360&sr=8-15 This is one of the ones I used. I can't find a link to the one without the flux core tho! If I find it again will post xx

[@kaiholtkamp502]

@@anyotherkingdom thanks

[@chzpuff3307]

Thank you for this really helpful video. Your pieces are amazing! Just wondering, what temp do you have your soldering gun set to? I’m having a serious problem with my solder bunching up and not spreading smoothly. I m using a hard compound flus that I stick my soldering tip into and then I brush the melted flux onto my piece. I’m going to make the change to a liquid flux to see if this helps to create the smooth, shiny finish I’m seeking for my pieces. Any pointers would be really appreciated. BTW, I have my soldering gun set at 550.

[@anyotherkingdom]

@@chzpuff3307 hey pretty sure I had it on the highest setting! And concentrate on heating up the copper tape too because the solder will wanna move towards the heat x

[@anyotherkingdom]

@@chzpuff3307 hey I had mine on the highest temperature but would often use a wire brush to remove the oxidisation cause that stops the temp from transferring

[@futura3000]

thank u so much for ur tutorials its so helpful (and hilarious 😭) although in ecommerce in my country its kinda difficult to find lead free solder wire 😭 i was wondering if stainless steel wire will work? thank u 💜

[@anyotherkingdom]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@anyotherkingdom]

Sadly only solder wire will work 😞 maybe you could import some for another country? Or get a friend to send you some xx

[@futura3000]

@@anyotherkingdom oh nooo ;( yeah im thinking of importing from a country that is near if i really really cannot find it... thank u so much youve helped this budding silversmith a toooon

[@ubass110]

Very nice!! How many inches wide are you using the copper tape?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Its about 1/4-1/2"

[@ubass110]

@@anyotherkingdom Thank you 😊

[@abigaillincks1535]

Is copper tape necessary or can you just solder metal directly on the gem?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Copper tape is essential as the solder needs something to flow along. The copper tape conducts the heat along which the solder flows.

[@lingling3337]

Hello may i know how to make the soldering like a dot not sparky ?thank you

[@anyotherkingdom]

Try changing the temperature?

[@anyotherkingdom]

No 100% sure - I suggest experimenting

[@gumihoreyiz]

Hi🌸Which soldering wire should I use? 60/40 or 63/37?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hi thanks for getting in touch! I don’t think it will make a huge difference which one you use. For best results I would always opt for a non flux cored wire and use a separate liquid flux

[@kimberlisheaffer4275]

What type of wire and flux do you use?

[@anyotherkingdom]

For making the bezel around the stone, I'm using copper wire inside the copper tape. The solder wire is a non-flux cored wire that I got from amazon / ebay! And the flux is just an ordinary bottle of liquid flux also from ebay :) Hope that helps, I'm not sure exactly of the products because of purchasing them so long ago xx

[@worldinluv]

Would this work with pearl? I heard pearls do not handle heat

[@anyotherkingdom]

This will work on a pearl ☺️ pearls cannot handle being soldered with a blow torch. This is a different process

[@dinaibrahim6911]

it's hard to find copper tape where I live do you think I could use kitchen aluminum foil instead? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@anyotherkingdom]

hmm i"m not sure, you could experiment and see! A lot of gardening centers / shops will have copper tape because it is used a s a slug repellant.

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

❤

[@anyotherkingdom]

[@JaanDeshmukh01]

Is copper tape necessary can i make it without copper tape

[@anyotherkingdom]

You definitely need copper tape! You can buy it online or from a garden centre as it’s used as snail repellent. The copper tape creates a conductive surface so that the heat can travel along your object and the solder can flow along the heat. I hope that makes sense ☺️

[@JaanDeshmukh01]

Thanks for the reply 😊

[@AnnabelLe9]

Hi!! I've just tried soldering and found I get this yellow residue that is hard to add solder on top of and won't clean off, it's kind of hard?? If you know how I could fix it let me know thank youuuu

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hello! This happened to me too, I found I could avoid it by purchasing a flux free solder. Most solder wire has a flux core to help it flow. But finding a flux-free one and using a liquid flux on the copper tap seemed to work well.

[@AnnabelLe9]

@@anyotherkingdom oh thank you so much I’ll try that!!

[@Naturalities]

Sorry but i dont speak fluent english And i would like to know what was the liquid before you started soldering, do you wait for it to dry?

[@anyotherkingdom]

The liquid is called flux and no need to wait for it to dry :)

[@user-dt8dv7le7s]

Hi there! What soldering iron is yours called?:)

[@anyotherkingdom]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285032328859?hash=item425d402e9b:g:5W8AAOSwCm5ja5TQ here is the link to the one i bought :)

[@hnttakata713]

Mahalo from Hawaii

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hello from Scotland!

[@nuridogansonmeznds7581]

How many watts are you using? for Equipment

[@anyotherkingdom]

Hey, it's been a really long time since I did electroforming but the watts is very low and the amps is higher. I would experience with 4V and 6A and see what happens.

[@MovieStarProductionsTM]

Hello What Ga. Is your copper wire? :)

[@anyotherkingdom]

I think I'm using 1.5mm copper wire. I'd avoid going any smaller than 1mm!

[@mai4319]

Does this tarnish? Or smells like metal?

[@anyotherkingdom]

After many years yes it will it’s just a fun project that doesn’t use expensive precious metals and you can retrieve the stones you have used quite easily

[@pokememe4750]

Do I need copper tape?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Yess! Copper tape is essential for this project as it is what the solder flows along.

[@pokememe4750]

@@anyotherkingdom thank you! your video taught me lots. ❤️

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Now ill never know how the dream ended 😔

[@anyotherkingdom]

Haha I hope it will become a sci fi story one day

[@sacredsounds4u]

Hilarious u are, thank u!

[@anyotherkingdom]

hehe! I'm glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching and if you ever make some jewellery would love to see it

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Murder on the dance floor.....

[@weston1074]

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[@carlamathy5330]

I would have loved to see how you did the back.....It was like watching a 1/2 of the project.......:( Booooooo!

[@anyotherkingdom]

The back gets covered in metal too babe I’m sure you can work it out when you give the project a go 👍

[@a.trinitario_ldn2577]

I don't think this is jewellery soldering, this is stained glass windows soldering technique not jewellery technique I'd know.

[@anyotherkingdom]

Thanks for your comment and you are correct. The above video is a demonstration of soft soldering, not silver or goldsmith style soldering.

[@dhduncan]

What gauge copper wire do you use?

[@anyotherkingdom]

Between 1.5-2mm is thick enough :)