Soft Soldered Sculpted Pendant | Soldered Alchemy

[@marionfague-bass3852]

Love your videos and books. I am a silversmith, but am new to soft soldering. I have learned a lot from you, many thanks! But if I may offer one little tip in return... When you are hammering metal on a bench block, hold the end of the piece OFF the edge of the block. Less likely to hammer your fingers! 😉

[@LauraBethLove]

Great tip, thanks!

[@lauriesbella1252]

Laura that is beautiful. I did something like that with a labradorite crystal and put the pieces around it. Love to solder..

[@amalilconfused]

Thank you so much for your videos! I’m venturing on to soldered jewelry and your videos are simple but informative.

[@LauraBethLove]

Thanks for watching!

[@aussiemachandmadeeverything]

That is so cool, i do srsined glass & leadlight, i also make jewellry & wire work but to mix the two im so excited, Thankyou for being generous & sharing, i just ordered yr 3 books from amazon too ❤

[@LauraBethLove]

Great! I hope you enjoy the books! 4th one coming this summer stay tuned!

[@aussiemachandmadeeverything]

@@LauraBethLove Thankyou awesome looking forward to no.4 😁

[@esthersnell2357]

Such a cool Piece!

[@Crap873]

Great Thanks Had to sub as you have a great creative talent!

[@SherryToy-k9z]

Thank you for sharing your talent. This was very helpful! I'm new to soldering. Can you tell me the wire gauge you are using please? Can you use different gauges of wire?

[@LauraBethLove]

You can use any gauge

[@LauraBethLove]

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[@lvely1996]

Nice video!

[@naomimara3340]

Hi, if I don't need to create new shapes, just "connect" jewelry parts (pendats, cabochons in metal casing) I already have, can I use this method? What metals can I work with, and which are not for this method? Thank you.

[@LauraBethLove]

It depends on the metal, you should be able to with copper or silver

[@CN-yx9hw]

Thank you for the inspiring video! I have tried this however the solder doesn’t stick to the copper wire, wondering if there’s any trick higher temperature? Stronger flux or I need to use specific copper wire

[@LauraBethLove]

Try cleaning the wire. Make sure it is actual copper wire. Make sure it is not coated with something such as plastic. Clean the copper well with steel wool before soldering. Allow the copper to heat up for a moment to allow the solder to adhere. Make sure you are using fresh flux. Try a higher temp.

[@CN-yx9hw]

​@LauraBethLove thank you for your instant reply! May I know what you mean fresh flux? Thank you.

[@LauraBethLove]

@@CN-yx9hw flux that is not old

[@iceprincess-n5q]

hi thanks for the video!! how come you used a copper wire instead of a silver? im new to soldering, just wanted to know the info about it

[@LauraBethLove]

I use both and for most tutorials and experimenting I use copper because its cheaper to work with

[@Alteredgrace]

on the silver wire, is that craft wire or a special wire like tin or sterling?

[@LauraBethLove]

It's in the description below video

[@zacharysearcy]

Thanks for the video. Beautiful piece. What temperature do you set your iron at to melt your Silvergleem?

[@LauraBethLove]

It’s different for every person you just have to experiment with your iron. They are not all the same.

[@Starkitty1]

How do you clean your piece?

[@LauraBethLove]

I just used soap and water and buffed it with a cloth! Thanks for watching! 🌻

[@beppemis8808]

Ciao ma la base in che materiale è?quello che sciogli e applichi sopra è stagno?il liquido come si chiama?perdonami ma non capisco la tua lingua😅

[@LauraBethLove]

Copper wire and lead free silver solder, links to products used are in the description below the video

[@aisu5969]

hi! i just wanna try soldering. Do you think it is okay to start soldering without mask? if i like it i will buy a mask later

[@LauraBethLove]

You certainly should use some type of protection, even if its just soldering outside or near a window with a fan but I always recommend a fume extractor and a mask.

[@katleach2382]

do you just open a window when soldering, or also use an extractor/regular fan? thanks!

[@LauraBethLove]

Hi yes I use an extractor & purifier, thanks for watching!

[@HAWA75]

عملك يدهشني مميز وجميل 🎉🎉

[@ayeanwanaye9957]

Please what is the wire guage

[@LauraBethLove]

16 ga.

[@crazzy7899]

I’m curious would the solder ever tarnish?

[@LauraBethLove]

Over time from being exposed to air, yes, just like sterling or copper it will eventually tarnish and need a quick polish.

[@RenAta-cf7nj]

Is that a Copper wire?

[@LauraBethLove]

Yes

[@carlystone5994]

Thank you so much! I love your tutorials. ❤ BTW, what kind of paper do you solder on? And what kind of mask? Respirator mask? Thanks 😃

[@LauraBethLove]

I link the tools in the descriptions below the video, look for a fume mask, ask at you hardware store, I'll link more in the future, thanks for watching!

[@connieallchurch1828]

Where did you get your hammer?

[@LauraBethLove]

Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/laurabethlove

[@lourdessandoval4681]

Hola, qué tipo de soldadura usas?

[@LauraBethLove]

It's in the description

[@beppemis8808]

Come si chiama questa tecnica?

[@LauraBethLove]

Soldering

[@debzylka3918]

What type of solder do you use?

[@LauraBethLove]

It's in the description below the video