Soft Soldering Basics for Beginners

Join me as I explain the basic tools & supplies needed to begin creating beautiful jewelry using the Tiffany Method for soft soldering! The information contained in this tutorial is strictly what I PERSONALLY have experienced & learned in a years long journey & are my own opinions! Please take what you find useful & leave the rest!
Soft Soldering tools:
- Hakko FX601 soldering iron Amazon.com
- Burnishing tool (popsicle stick, smooth stone, bone or Agate burnisher, etc)
- Heat Resistant Mat
- Disposable brush
- Personal safety mask, eye ware & a fan
- Chain nose pliers dedicated to soldering!!!****IMPORTANT as flux will affect these tools
Materials used:
- Silvergleem lead-free soft solder Amazon
- Old Master’s All Purpose Flux
- 70% rubbing alcohol to pre-clean all items that will be soldered
- Tip Tinner
- Sal Ammoniac block
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[@shelleywilliamson2396]

Hilarious!!! epic introduction, super helpful, super funny as I get your frustrations!!! Thank you for your time and perseverance!

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate your support! 🙏😊💖

[@cmevans]

Really enjoyed your video and all the great info! Info for you -- the silver in the solder is not Argentium (you mentioned it as the common mispronunciation "argentINium," with an extra syllable). It is marked "Argent" because the metals are in three languages, the last one of which is French and argent is an old word for silver in French. The 4% can best be described as "fine" silver, as it cannot be sold in the US as an alloyed silver without stating the alloy. Just for what it's worth, and I hope you find this info useful and not critical; we're all learning! And now I'm moving on to your next video!

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Great! I’m glad you got something out of it! Thank you for explaining the correct pronunciation & added info! I love learning & appreciate your knowledge as well! Thx for your support! 🙏😊

[@jennifermelvin8038]

Hi Karen…great video-I learned A LOT!! You have been thru it girl with this soldering!! A real testament to you is how easy you make it look when there is so much to it!!!! Thank for explaining your experience and the entire process!! Hugs

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Thx sooo much for your feedback, it was a LOT! 🤣 There’s so much more I plan to cover in the coming videos! Hope all is well with you & yours! Thx for your continued support! 🙏😊🇺🇸

[@jvintiques6248]

I remember you posting about your frustrations with this process. Glad you were able to work through the issues and succeed! Thanks for the video and the helpful tips.

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

The struggle was Real 🤣🤣🤣 Thx so much & I’m happy to share what I’ve learned even if it’s helps just 1 person! Thx so much for your comment & support! 🙏😊💙

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Great video, Karen! Lot's of very helpful information. 👍 Yes, I also learned about the different colored backings on the copper foil tape. Good to know. Also they have precut decorative border tape, but I think cutting it by hand gives you more creative freedom and form as well. Only recently did I find copper foil tape in 1,2,4,& even a 6 inch wide tape! Also found 8 1/2×11 inch sheets with the sticky backing. Maybe bigger than what some people might use,...but I was excited about the possibilities in ways I could use it. Lol,...so that's on the 'to order later' list.😅 I started with the cheap low wattage soldering iron, it was a cheaper investment kust to dop my creative toes in the pool so to speak. It was good I did it that way, because I ruined quite a few tips until I learned what solder n flux worked and also got the hang of proper tip maintenance and care. I'm glad that I didn't invest in an expensive Weller to start, and now, also glad I didn't get the station. That would be very disappointing to have those issues with an expensive unit!! I think with the Hakko, it makes sense to have the rheostat/ temp control in the handle itself. It saves your workspace too, not having the big units. I've seen several people working with great success with it, and actually I haven't heard anyone complain about it either, so good to know. I also have bought several of Laura Beth Love's books about the soft soldering for jewelry, and they are great too. She also has a KZbin channel. I think your video is going ro help people avoid alot of frustration. That learning curve can be frustrating, but also discouraging and expensive! I had to laugh when you said you don't like being limited😂😂😂,....a woman with a creative heart like my own! So glad you were determined to learn what you wanted to do and stuck with it. You do beautiful work, and thank you for sharing all your tips n tricks n knowledge you've acquired !😊👍💖

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Thx so much! It makes me happy to hear that the videos are useful! I appreciate your comments & continued support! 🙏😊💜

[@victor.nordland]

What a great video. Thanks a lot!

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Glad you liked it! I appreciate your interest & support! 🙏😊💖

[@tansygirl51]

Great information, very helpful.

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

I’m happy you found this video helpful! The 1st year was a Super Struggle! 🙏😊💜

[@20tessyluv]

Her name is Laura Beth Love. Thank you for all the awesome tips!

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Yes I have ALL her books, subscribe to her channel & have had a few message exchanges with her to gain more knowledge! I’m happy you found some useful information in this video! Thx for your support! 🙏😊💜

[@fernandacordova8678]

Amazing video! Super informative and helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you found it useful! Thx for your support! 🙏😊💖

[@Winsumone]

Awesome information

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Thx very much! I’m thrilled you found some information helpful!

[@jessicab327]

Found ur vid enormously helpful, ty for sharing your journey learning what works and doesn't and explaining everything tyty huggles

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Awesome! Thanks so much! I’m happy you found it helpful! I appreciate your comments & continued support! 🙏😊💖

[@jjsmama401]

Thank you so much for your helpful video! I really appreciate all your research! You are so thorough and diligent! Amazon should hire you to test the products!!!

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your interest & support! I’d be happy to get paid by Amazon for my reviews 😂🤣

[@itsybitsyimaginarium8720]

That was amazing thank you so much I really do want to try this ❤

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Ah thank YOU! 🙏😊

[@user-qv7bk9ky9b]

Excellent video . Learned alot. Thank you!!

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Awesome! I’m thrilled that you found this helpful! 🙏😊🧡

[@lauriesbella1252]

Thank you so much. I have learned a lot from you.

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Oh thank YOU! I’m so happy that you benefited from it, I never really know unless someone comments! I’m grateful for your feedback & interest! 🙏😊💜

[@juliekbrooks]

Hi Karen. Thank you so much for this video. It was more helpful than several of the books that I have purchased since you were able to show the issues you had. I look forward to more videos.

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Thank you kindly, I’m so happy you gained some help as I was worried I wasn’t making much sense! 🤣 There’s so much more learned experience I have to share in the future & hope you can learn other techniques from my other tutorials so please check them out! 🙏😊💜

[@tracyalbright1791]

You are an angel! I am joining in on the soft soldering journey and this video covers EXACTLY my initial questions. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Ahhhh thank you kindly! I appreciate your lovely comments! I’m thrilled you have found my tutorials helpful! 🙏😊💜

[@user-vc2xy3bg2h]

THANK YOU, I'M, JUST STARTING OUT. SUPER HELPFUL INFORMAITON.

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Thank You! I’m so happy that you found some useful information here! I appreciate your comment & your interest! 🙏😊

[@zaekay2239]

Hi! Your videos have been so helpful!thnkyouuu♥️ Also can you please tell what are burnishing tools used for

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Great! Thank you! I’m thrilled to hear that the videos are helpful! Burnishing tools help press down & then smooth the copper foil tape into your piece to make a strong & smooth connection! After all this tape is what the solder goes on & the only thing that keeps your piece together! You can use a variety of “burnishing tools” such as popsicle sticks, cuticle sticks, fingernail, metal, stone, plastic burnishing tool or anything with a smooth surface! Thx for your interest & support! 🙏😊💚

[@zaekay2239]

@@karensintuitivejewelry much Thnks ! And for detailed answer ❤️!

[@ashleyarmstrong7419]

I believe I have the same soldering iron you ended up preferring (hakko)! I don't love the wedge tip though...were you eventually able to find any other tips that are compatible?

[@karensintuitivejewelry]

Yes I ordered these 2 additional tips when I purchased the iron. They are for the Hakko FX-601 amzn.to/4b8g62r amzn.to/3QheWtB