TORCH for jewelry soldering! Silversmithing and metalsmithing at home

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

What torch to get for jewelry soldering?? If you started with silversmithing and are looking for a hand torch, I hope this video will be helpful! These are my four torches that I've been using. I wanted to share their advantages, what I use them for and give you an idea which torch might be worth getting. There are many jeweler's torches available out there and I'm sure there are other brands worth recommending. These are the ones I had a chance to use, but if you think there's another one people should know about, then please share it in the comments! :) It will be very helpful. Thanks so much for tuning in and I hope you enjoy this video :) Basia x

[@debbierowe965]

Last week I was watching an older video where you mentioned that sanding with the flex shaft made you a bit nervous, at least initially. Tomorrow I am about to get my very first butane torch and THAT is scary to me. Any safety tips for using your very first? Thank you, Basia!!

[@miriamkatz925]

I recently started working with a butane torch in my mini home studio, and I know how you feel! The first few times turning it on can be a bit scary, but after that it will start to feel much more comfortable to work with. Also for safety I would recommend getting at least a few firebricks for a fireproof surface.(if you live in America you can find them at Home Depot) and I would recommend having a fire extinguisher nearby just in case. Hope you find this helpful!😊

[@debbierowe965]

@@miriamkatz925 Thank you so much, very helpful.

[@miriamkatz925]

Happy to help!

[@PatrickPoet]

does that orca torch take the three different size tips like the orca torch that you attach to a cylinder?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

This Orca torch is just as seen in the video, it's a hand torch and doesn't have any tips

[@freigeist5161]

You can buy the other tips for upgrade.

[@SzymonOracz-i3r]

I have a quick question. I want to make some sand casted silver pendants (5-10g each) 1 at a time, will those torches be sufficient to melt metal and cast it?

[@HabibahW]

I have the orca torch for a 14 oz propane can. Since it has the air holes no need for an oxygen tank. But I would love to work with an acetylene torch set up.

[@luanasoares2306]

Hello Basia, I've been taking a goldsmithing course for 2 years and I still haven't decided which torch to buy initially, I use the Orca in classes, the tabletop one, but I would like to have one at home to practice on, in doubt between the Dremel and the Orca Another question would be to give an average of how long the gas lasts, from what I've seen they are very practical and safe, right??? I initially want to buy a portable blowtorch, so that I can only invest in my dream Orca in the future!!! Kisses, your video is incredible!!! 😘💪🏻👏🏻🌟

[@akgoldbear7669]

4:23 In all my videos you can see me using the exact same torch. The only thing I changed was the nozzle. A very comfortable and powerful mini torch 🙂👌

[@arabellahowe]

hi I have a honeycomb soldering board and sometimes I find that pats of it snap off and adhese itself to my jewelery how do I stop that and how do I get the ceramic off my metal

[@Phillygoldjewelry]

Hey can any of these torches be used to solder 10k-18k gold? If so which one would you recommend? Thank you!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

absolutely! All of them :) Perhaps Dremel and Orca would be better, due to their finer flame

[@MissHannaHeartbreak]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing hello, can you share which dremel torch in specific? :)

[@Paullebbon]

I am most interested in the oxygen and gas torch, I hope you will make a video on it when you start using it. I use a no name torch with the bigger can of gas (looks like a spray paint can) that attaches with a twist. The gas in mine lasts much longer than the butane torches and it lasts me about a week. But I really want to get the dual one next.

[@elizabethross5930]

I can't find the last torch by Googling smiths little torch.... is there another name?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

hmm, no, I think it just goes by Orca torch. I checked online and it looks like it may be less popular in the US, hence limited availability? I hope you'll be bale to find it

[@freigeist5161]

ORCA Hobby 99 MP

[@wykrywaczemetali2415]

Mam peruna jest najlepszy setki obrączek nim zrobiłem orka też jest świetna

[@Lucy4n89]

Thanks for sharing Basia. Extremely useful knowledge as always!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for watching! My hope is that this video can help others choose their first torch when getting started 🥰

[@catherinemartina6469]

I purchased a Dremel. I am having problems melting my solder. I don’t know if it’s cause I’m not heating up my silver enough if I don’t have a charcoal block if I have heating bricks instead of ceramic base and I’m using stain glass flux.

[@michalp5732]

Hello. What about Proxxon microflam MFB/E? Didn't you try? How does it compare to Dremel? In addition to accessories.

[@craftycare]

Hi Basia, thank you so much for teaching us metalsmithing! Love your videos :) Does the Dremel torch also work for gold filled wire?

[@bryancurtis148]

I have a Little Smith plus an Oxycon . This combo solves the problem solves lots of problem !!! Its expensive to set up but you save in other ways

[@megustaelsol]

Thank you! 🙏🤗 I felt very overwhelmed not knowing which torch to choose. Now i think I'll buy the cheapest one and then continue with the Dremel one someday 😅

[@thitthitoo]

i want to make jewellery as hobby like do something on weekends, when i am free. so these hand held torches will be ideal and i feel safer to use inside the house.

[@Outlabyrinth]

Hello thanks 🙏 for the tips Where do you get tools in Europe ? Any brand or website to get the tools in one online shop ?

[@freigeist5161]

Definetily the Orca torch,it has it all.From a small to a huge flame no of the other thorches have.

[@rolandschmidt8285]

Vielen Dank für das schöne video, sehr informativ!

[@carmencpagan1955]

Where I can find the orca torch

[@MeetMark]

Orca...hope someday...

[@nag-son695]

I bought the Drmel type. But I didn´t get the silver to even get soft. I used the extender even. How do I heat it up to maximum heat - or how do I sold silver in the best way? Needs to fix a spoon broke in two halfes, and fill a small hole in another item.

[@freigeist5161]

Buy the Orca torch,there who have from small to a huge flame,larger than she shows in the video. What you are telling your torch dont deliver enough heat. I had the same kind of torch and you can only use it for very small jumper rings,for bigger work you really need the Orca torch.

[@KrystalHighbaugh89]

Thank you for sharing this video and your torch recommendations. It is very helpful! Do you happen to have a video on your soldering area at about :45 seconds? I love how compact your setup is. Perfect for smaller spaces.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi! I'm happy you enjoyed it :) I have an older video about soldering tools and set up, I pretty much still use the same one :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jovOo2qIrLmIrc0si=RZSkw9IzhXwlXPo7

[@mizsparkie5479]

This was great, Basil, and very helpful, thank you so much for sharing! When you get your Smith’s little torch up and running please share your experience!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

of course! I definitely will! :) Thank you for watching :)

[@chloewillis7353]

Can the 2nd one melt down silver for casting please? I’m on the hunt for one!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hand torches aren't strong enough for proper casting I'm afraid

[@JustME-ft4di]

Can you only get a bushy flame with the Smiths or something similar? I just have a little kitchen one atm and might get a big butane one for melting stuff to cast.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Sorry, I haven't used the Smith's little torch yet, so I don't know

[@Laurynbay]

Are any of these strong enough to melt metals ? I want something small but am scared of the bigger torches that use oxygen and gas

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

They are strong enough for some smaller amounts, but not enough if you wish to melt a lot. Check out my videos where I show how I use mine to melt and recycle silver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHu1fpWvhLh3d6Msi=BRW2vkbS3yu_NyaF kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6iyeWiHlLN_jposi=UO8N1JFzfZ3ctVTS

[@BreathOnAWindow]

I also use Orca :) Handles most jobs very well, indeed!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's so true! And it's very comfortable to handle too, not to mention how pretty it is 😁

[@sherri5781]

what is the type of wire you always use on your brick when soldering?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

It's a stainless steel binding wire ;)

[@lena990]

I can’t find the orca torch anywhere, does someone have a link?

[@freigeist5161]

Try Orca Hobby MP 99

[@pkgoldopalhunting]

good tourch vid

[@jowens3548]

Thank you for this video! I'm located in the U.S., do you know where I can find that handheld Orca Torch?!

[@carolarana6900]

I bought it on amazon

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Sorry, I'm based in Europe and I found it at a jeweller's shop here in Poland 🙏

[@Jennnnnnnnnnah]

Ive been having so much trouble with my butane torches I think I am going to get the Dremel one but I was wondering what kind of butane you use?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I bought mine online, it's a butane gas that you can use to refill lighters. Jeweller's stores also sell gas like that

[@Jennnnnnnnnnah]

thank you so much for getting back to me. Love your channel you are SO talented

[@MeerkatHandcrafted]

So helpful. Thank you❤

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You're very welcome! Thank you 💕

[@Mass-jab-death-2025]

What if some of the fellas on here are carrying a torch for you ?