How to Make a Custom Ring Using a Micro Welder 💍 Micro Welding Series EP 22 | Jewelry Tutorial

[@coffeetalkwithlynn]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I want to get one of the zappers for welding. You make it look easy!

[@stonesandfindings]

That's because it is super easy with the zapper. If you don't have a zapper, you can still use a ball pin and wire wrap. It's trickier to get it tight, and you see the wrapping (but that's also the beauty of wrapping). here's a comparison chart with different models of the micro welders I've been using, if you are curious: stonesandfindings.com/free-resources-page-pj-jewelry-making-information/micro-welder-comparison-chart/

[@elikotsi]

Houston, TX

[@stonesandfindings]

Hello Houston!!! Thanks for watching.

[@annjessup1670]

Quick question. If you use Argon will you still get the little divot in the metal as when you don’t? I’m actually referencing the bangle video you made earlier. I’m a silversmith and am fairly comfortable soldering but would like to be able to closed fine jump rings in fiddly places as well as tack some bits for eventual soldering. Would one of these welders do the trick? Thank you for all your videos and expertise.

[@stonesandfindings]

If you use argon, and still get the little divot, then it means your power is too high. Once you reduce the power, it doesn't "melt" or "flat top" as much. The argon helps cool the metal quickly, so if it is divotting then it is too high. You can tweak the power until it is smooth but secure. Yes, I am a silversmith and can use flame and flux soldering, but for jump rings and chain links, arc pulse micro welding is amazing! Nothing compares and it has HUGE advantage over flame soldering.

[@annjessup1670]

@ thank you so much!