Refresh Your Charcoal Block With Resurfacing

[@micbyte]

Wow what a great fix, I need to mend mine it just cracked in a third piece, im so not good at binding..... thanks for your endless teaching videos.... I've learned so much ....💯

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@slairdandraful]

Thank you and for all your great videos over the year and always look forward to them...Merry Christmas and New Year from Scotland x x

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Sandra Laird Hi Sandra, Thank you for the compliment. All of us at the OJA hope that you and your family have a happy and prosperous new year. Thanks for being a loyal viewer! : )

[@flyingcheff]

hey, great question (I think...) what are the -other than obvious- differences , pros and cons , why to use what, of hard and soft charcoal blocks? Thank you heaps!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Gabby Flying Chef Hi Gabby, The main difference is that a hard (or compressed) charcoal block will last much longer. It will also maintain it's flat surface better and can easily be resurfaced. The softer charcoal blocks are better when you need to push elements of your design into the soldering surface to hold them. Hope that answered your question(s). Thanks for your continued support! : )

[@slairdandraful]

thank you x

[@Juliebunchoriginals]

I have been looking for a charcoal block that is dense like that. Can you include a link where you got the exact block you used in this video? Thanks!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Julie Bunch Hi Julie, Most dedicated jewelry supply companies online sell compressed or dense charcoal blocks like the one in the video. I don't recommend suppliers. This is because we are looking for a sponsor for our channel. But, a quick search for jewelry supply companies will start you on the right path. Thanks for watching! : )

[@elizabethcarpentier7533]

Great tips! Thank you! Blessings and happy Holidays! =.}

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Elizabeth Carpentier Hi Elizabeth, Glad that you found the information in the video helpful. Happy Holidays to you too. Thanks for watching! : )

[@pilarg.rodriguez7919]

Very helpful...thks.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+PF San Valentin You're very welcome for the tip. Thanks for watching.

[@cleverkimscurios3783]

In my very first soldering class, the lightweight white soldering block was recommended. It's what I still use. I don't even know what it's called, actually. I have used a hard charcoal block once in another class and liked it more, but I am too cheap to just toss the ones I have til they're "finished." I will be buying more this summer though, since I have more time to do jewelry work. Which one would you recommend?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Clever Kim's Curios Hi Kim, My favorite soldering surface is a hardened charcoal block. But, it isn't the best surface for every soldering operation. So, I have a variety of different surfaces to work with. I suggest that you hang onto whatever material you feel comfortable using. We will have new videos soon that will explore different soldering surfaces. So, "stay tuned". Thanks for your support! : )

[@JustME-ft4di]

I rub my block on my house wall or the patio to clean it.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

You are wise to keep your charcoal block in tip top shape. Thanks for watching! 🤡