Soldering for Art & Crafting - 2 Ways

We're finally talking about soldering for art projects and crafting.
#Soldering #SolderingInstructions

[@neverjethot]

It's a good idea to do the flame work on a 12" square patio brick. Thanks for your vids, it helps

[@neverjethot]

@@usernamemykel Thanks, that had not occurred to me.

[@saltlifegull4091]

Wow, that was a great intro to soldering. Thanks for sharing. You're too cute and a good teacher. Friend from Florida

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks! Gad it was helpful!

[@megansherrow7941]

Thank you! I got my first soldering iron today and excited to try "metal art". All I needed was a few pointers and after 5 or 6 videos I finally came across yours! Simple, straight to the point and found the answers I needed. Thanks! :)

[@MakerHighSchool]

So happy it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know.

[@tammyshui]

Short and sweet!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@MakerHighSchool]

Happy to! 👍

[@Theweissetaube2]

So far your video has been the best, i also love your makeup so very pretty.

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks for the compliments. 👍

[@sharonbage4049]

its an great help!!!!!!! Thenks for the video.

[@marissariley7319]

Great video! My husband just introduced me to soldering and I immediately started thinking of crafting ideas. This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@MakerHighSchool]

You're welcome. Happy it was useful!

[@wendyvince9980]

I have a soldering iron kit that I bought in hobby craft because I want to make a metal stand for my rainbow loom dragons that I make and that is how I found you and I'm so glad i did I love the way you say about what happened to your table the first few times you tried lol that definitely sounds like something I would do so thanks for that x

[@MakerHighSchool]

Happy to be of service! 🤣 Seriously, though, I try to share some of the dumb stuff I do to hopefully keep others from repeating the same mistakes. 👍

[@planbnewssource8259]

Very helpful thank you. Thumbs up emoji

[@MakerHighSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jo-bb1ui]

Thank you for this video. Looking forward to learning more. Im Looking for a creative outlet for my ideas using metal

[@alysynwonderland2616]

Oh no another awesome art form for me to get into!!!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Haha! Indeed. Sometimes I feel the same way.

[@alysynwonderland2616]

@@MakerHighSchool great video I watched twice.

[@MakerHighSchool]

@@alysynwonderland2616 Thank you. Happy it was helpful!

[@bryanbreton1188]

Loved the video thank you for all the info!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Happy it was helpful!

[@haroldofcardboard]

pleasantly upbeat tempo and likewise for nice job on settings; informative, easy to follow along with your concise yet thorough and engaging introduction into artistic solderisminity... thank you: your tutorial is my first ever look into discovering and learning applications that will blend well and expand my metal work. this isnt a complaint, in fact i was kinda giggling at my usual as ever slow brained self had to play through a few times with several pauses and rewinds as i was jotting a info / materials list during your movie. once again not a complaint but you did have me on my toes and i dont think that is such a bad thing. wonderful job once again, and thank you for taking the time share your knowledge of this exciting medium here.

[@MakerHighSchool]

+wayne Thank you for the compliment, and I hope it goes well!

[@KeggysUtube]

Thank you! I have used solder many times and I didn't know this. Which explains much!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bird7124]

Thank you for the video!

[@paulameeks112]

Well, I decided to contact the wire company ("Beadalon") directly. They informed me that ALL their craft and Artistic wire is coated in a thin plastic and is NOT solderable. So now I'm on the hunt for a wire supplier with nice wire that can be soldered. I need solid & uncoated 20 - 26 gauge wire. I bought a lower temp "Weller" soldering pen and finally I am learning to solder. I've practiced with wire I had to strip but it mars the wire no matter how careful I am. I thank you for your response & Keep up the great videos! 😁

[@MakerHighSchool]

+paula meeks sure! Best of luck in the search! ♥

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

Thank you. Learned some important tips

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@thelocklady]

Very interesting video and you are a great teacher! Nice!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks so much for saying so. The videos are a lot of work, so I really appreciate it.

[@WaningGibbous]

Great vid! Thank you!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks for saying so!

[@rneustel388]

Thanks for this informative video!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@FlorianEagox]

woah, neat idea!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks!

[@heckoliver]

It's not Tuesday this girl is adorable

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks. Hope the video was helpful!

[@nancystonecypher9819]

Okay, the winner is gorilla glue weld. Perfect. Plus it dries dark brown.

[@pimenel]

This..... this is good.

[@MakerHighSchool]

Thanks!

[@lw1913]

New Subby! :)

[@MakerHighSchool]

Awesome. Thank you. I promise, I will make more videos.

[@timothyallen6589]

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MakerHighSchool]

+Timothy Allen Aw. Thanks, Tim! 👐

[@CottageontheCorner]

Just found your channel...super helpful! Can I ask where you got the storage units behind you? I'm starting to feel like a craft hoarder. I have 4 Etsy shops and I'm about to open a 5th and I need to be better organized! Gotta go watch some more of your tutorials!

[@MakerHighSchool]

+SusieQ Glue sure! Got them at ace hardware, but they sell them on amazon, too. Good luck w the re-org!

[@cgStarling]

Wanting to do some soldering on some iron wire scultpuring. I have a standard woodburner/soldering iron. Is this safe and efficient, and do i need flux for iron wire to iron wire soldering?

[@MakerHighSchool]

I dont have any experience with iron work, but I asked someone who does, and they recommend welding, not soldering. Hope that helps.

[@LXW-Arts]

Does it work for aluminum wire with coated color. Because using this method instead flame torch is awesome. I make flowers out of wire but I need to smooth ends that are pointy, with using big fire tools.

[@MakerHighSchool]

Maybe? Just make sure you strip the coating off before you try it. You should make a video giving it a try. (Subscribed to you, btw) Your wire art is pretty cool! If you do make a video, let me know and I'll give you a shout out! I'm currently filming new stuff.

[@LXW-Arts]

MakerHigh thanks

[@Theweissetaube2]

Are there metals you cannot solder?

[@MakerHighSchool]

Aluminum and aluminum blends are pretty much impossible. Others require expert mode like cast iron, titanium and some steels.

[@nancystonecypher9819]

Great video! I am trying to attach sheet copper to a copper wire. Can I use copper solder?

[@MakerHighSchool]

If its just for decoration and it doesn't weigh much, sure. If it's load bearing, you're better off with industrial glue or two part epoxy

[@nancystonecypher9819]

@@MakerHighSchool Thank you so much! This is totally new to me. I bought an old weathervane, and I’m using the copper cladding from the roof part to make these gorgeous leaves. So I just need to secure the leaves to copper wire and make something...

[@MakerHighSchool]

@@nancystonecypher9819 That sounds awesome! If you do use glue, you can always drip the solder over it to hide it. 👍

[@nancystonecypher9819]

I read that the gorilla weld dries in an almost bronze color. So I’m in good shape!

[@MakerHighSchool]

@nancy stonecypher Is it holding up like you wanted? Just wanted to check in. 👍

[@86karakedi86]

Hi, i'm wondering if you can join two copper wires together in the method and would it be strong enough to wear as jewellery

[@MakerHighSchool]

This kind of solder isn't really made for that, but I'd suggest you check out the KZbin channel Online Jewelry Academy because they have a fantastic library of different methods for joining metals. 👍

[@cgStarling]

Awesome. Thx

[@paulameeks112]

Great personality! I'm going MAD and BROKE trying to solder crafting wire together! I'm not making jewelry but that's the closest videos I've found. Basically I'm making very small "frames",sorta. I need to weld small gauge wires together, bought from craft stores, as invisibly as humanly possible BUT SECURELY. Then I will coat them in a resin & solder those small pieces together. I will leave a small "tail" uncoated to solder. I've bought 2electrical soldering "pens". I've tried different solder, bought flux, and etc. NOT WORKING! I've seen finished work so I know it's possible but I only speak English and the artisans that do this type of work don't. U came across as knowledgeable. Can u, will u help me? This is how I'm gonna support myself, so my need is immediate. Weather u can help or not, Thank u!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Without seeing what you're trying to do, I'm afraid I'm no help. Sorry!

[@CottageontheCorner]

I'm having a hard time getting my lead free solder to stick to an antique piece of metal. It sticks to the bail that I want to attach, but not to the camera shutter that I want to attach it to. I've cleaned the piece, sanded and roughed it up and fluxed it. Is it possible that my piece (camera shutter) isn't hot enough for the solder to stick? Should I try using a torch to heat it? Thanks

[@MakerHighSchool]

Without seeing it, it's hard to make a judgement call like that. If it's decorative, you might want to put a piece of tape down, but if not...when you're working with something like a camera, you have to keep the heat in mind so you don't damage the internal components. It's really easy to overheat when you're using a torch.

[@estefaniaarellano3997]

Adding tape to projects like rings and ear cuffs changes the shape too much and creates lumps. Is there a liquid version of copper tape that I can use to solder pieces together? Anybody know? Thanks!!

[@MakerHighSchool]

Soldering for jewelry is totally different. As far as I know, there isn't liquid tape. However, there are a few other channels that cover soldiering jewelry. I know Online Jewelry Academy off the top of my head. Hope that helps you!

[@laurapiper3207]

Estefania Arellan

[@chalesman3855]

what kind of solder did you used? rosin or acid?

[@MakerHighSchool]

If I remember correctly, it was 60/40 rosin core. Hope that helps.

[@WonderingAboutThat]

Would be nice to know what wattage you are using with your iron. Thanks!

[@MakerHighSchool]

I think with that solder, it was 40. Mines adjustable, so I can't be sure. (That was 2 years ago, I think) Had to patch test it first.

[@afrosophisticatedbeauty6654]

If you don't mind doing a video showing/working with jewelry like ring ect........ :)

[@MakerHighSchool]

+Afro Sophisticated Beauty I'm planning to a few videos about it, but I have them scheduled for about six months out. I'm tying to put my content out in "units" so people can pick something they like, or have tried, and then when they're comfortable, circling back around again and going further later. :)

[@afrosophisticatedbeauty6654]

MakerHigh I understand can't wait:)

[@sohailaihab1533]

How do I bond two pieces of aluminum craft wire together ?

[@MakerHighSchool]

What are you making?

[@phoenixnews1979]

First yes

[@MakerHighSchool]

+Phoenix News Woot! Did you see the last video got over 3 thousand views? :)

[@phoenixnews1979]

Yeah great job

[@coopersurgical1]

thats happened to me, when i was exploring how can i soldier, and i still learning

[@MakerHighSchool]

+Sierva De Dios It really takes a ton of practice. I practice on scraps when I haven't done it for a while. Take your time and go slow. :)

[@coopersurgical1]

thank you so much. i enjoy your video, you are very good tutorial. sorry about my inglish, its so bad.i borned in brookling ny, but i grow up in puerto rico, so i don't know to much english, but im very happy that you respond about my comment. God bless you so much.

[@ViewerBot300]

Who gives a flux ?

[@MakerHighSchool]

Heh. Nice! Internet high five, my friend.

[@nixvedavedanix7770]

Lady yogi

[@MakerHighSchool]

I don't see a meme for this, so, thank you? Not sure what it means, so choosing to take it as a compliment.

[@experienciauniversal]