Soft Soldering Jewelry: How To Create Solder Spikes & Talons 🐉

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*Work in a well-ventilated area and always wear safety glasses and wear a mask. Solder on top of a soldering mat or other fire-proof surface. Use a soldering vent smoke absorber. Always use lead-free solder.
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[@LauraBethLove]

My newest book, The Broken China Jewelry Book, will be available on Amazon in late July/early August! Be sure to get your copy! tinyurl.com/4ffrm4ys

[@thecreativeitalian7611]

Your the best at explaining things!

[@grazia9398]

I bought the new book so helpful! Thanks Laura ❤❤❤ Love, Grazia

[@wavybabylive]

Awesome video thank you

[@grazia9398]

You are the best ❤❤

[@acidrain8711]

Absolutely I would like to see that

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I have a tip for you use flat nose plyers dip those plyers in silicone. Maybe a couple of times depending on how thick you're wanting them. Dry between each dip.

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Excited about your solder iron jewelry making book. I already have Soldered Alchemy. Great to see a video again of your work!😊❤ I'm still using a basic soldering iron without a rheostat, and I need to upgrade,...as well as get different solder and flux. I've learned alot just teaching myself from trial and error, and I've gotten great results, but the lead free solder I use has a rosin core. Not sure if it's that or just the combo of that and the gel flux, but I end up having to spend so much time cleaning the gummy residue from my pieces. It's kind of like trying to clean hardened pine gum sap off. Such a pain, especially if the peice has alot of texture. Since I really want to upgrade my supplies n tools, I would be very interested in a video of any Black Friday sales for the materials and tools you prefer to use. I don't know if there is anything, but that would be awesome! One little thing I did learn from using my standard iron, is I get points/ spikes easily... It's harder to make balls. I end up filing the tips down, but it often leaves marks, or there's places in the textures I really can't file. For this, my solution has been burnishing with the back of a stainless steel spoon, or curved parts of its handle. It removes alot of marks, further smooths any rough spots, and brings the parts i burnish to a high polish shine.

[@LauraBethLove]

I list all of the items I use and recommend below the video in the description and/or on my Amazon page, so be sure to check that out. The new book answers most of your questions and I think you’ll find it very helpful!

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

@@LauraBethLove Thank you. Already used your link and made my lists. Looking forward to learning from you and your experience, with your book.😊👍

[@starvingartistscollective]

A tricky technique for me I think.....but looks cool! Yes would love to see a 'dragon's hand' holding a stone. Also a question - Not in the US and can't source many of your usual supplies here even through Amazon or eBay. No Silvergleem solder and can't find any Novocan liquid flux or blackener....only paste fluxes and no blackener at all.... would it be possible for you to do a video on consumable products alternatives? Bought the Chinese made iron you tested and is ok but also needing some alternatives for the consumables for viewers outside the US. Thanks for all your videos and I have both your books. TFS!!

[@LauraBethLove]

I'll address it in a future video, but paste flux is fine, it just depends on what type (liquid vs paste vs gel) you prefer. The products I recommend on my channel are all ones that I personally use and prefer and that I know are safe for this craft (I couldn't recommend a brand that I haven't personally tried.)

[@ezgi9387]

hello friend. I can't find the video of Chinese made iron. can you help me? or can you tell me the pole iron?

[@777fresas]

First thing that came to mind with the spikes is a Sun 🌞

[@sydcordoba9743]

Thanks for the video, do you need to pickle soft solder jewelry? Thanks!

[@LauraBethLove]

No, you do not!

[@barbarabonenberger5063]

Laura, so enjoyed watching this. Can you use same technique for copper? Thanks!

[@AnnabelLe9]

Hi! I've just started to try soft soldering and I have this yellow residue that won't clean off and is hard to solder on top of, do you know what this might be?? Thank u!!!

[@LauraBethLove]

Are you using plastic coated wire? That could be it. Otherwise, not sure.

[@dudeb9168]

Hi, I’ve been trying to make solder spikes on stainless steel bracelets and watches, but the solder doesn’t like to stick on. Any tips to get the solder to stick and stay on to stainless steel surfaces? Thanks

[@LauraBethLove]

Use silver plated, not stainless steel

[@nstyle-jewelry524]

please tell me how to solder the floors so as not to spoil the bottom layer. If smeared with flux, then the lower floor will still melt. (traduction)

[@ezgi9387]

I always thought this. Did you find an answer?

[@nstyle-jewelry524]

@@ezgi9387 no/ didn't

[@ezgi9387]

@@nstyle-jewelry524 For example, in this video, he worked on it so much, but the subfloor never melted. I don't understand what's happening, I wish he would come back Laura :(

[@nstyle-jewelry524]

@@ezgi9387 maybe bottom layer must be cold?

[@LauraBethLove]

Try turning the temperature of your iron down. Make sure the bottom layer is thick enough. Do not hold the iron against your project for too long, work quickly. Practice! Good luck!

[@mariatarp6177]

Hi! I'm interested in trying soldering and this might be a dumb question but I was wondering what happens when the iron goes "off camera"? How do you add solder to it?

[@LauraBethLove]

You touch the tip of the hot soldering iron against the end of the spool of wire solder and melt a tiny bit off, which clings to the end of your soldering iron until you apply it to your project. For complete detailed instructions check out my book called Soldering Iron Jewelry, the link is in the description down below. Good luck!

[@mariatarp6177]

@@LauraBethLove thank you so much!

[@gottalotofcraftsrobbieshue6863]

Where is the best place to buy lead free solder? TY

[@LauraBethLove]

Link in description below video

[@rickyadt5983]

plz make diy alabaster watch 🙏🏻

[@LauraBethLove]

Not sure what you mean there