Soldering


Soldering is an essential skill for jewelry making. Our articles include how-to guides, discussions of tools and techniques, and advice for repairs.

Troubleshooting Soldering

Troubleshooting Soldering

This troubleshooting tutorial from Ganoksin instructors Pattie Parkhurst and Richard Sweetman highlights some common soldering problems and their solutions. Pattie...
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Introduction to Soldering

Introduction to Soldering

Learn the basics of soldering from Ganoksin instructors Pattie Parkhurst and Richard Sweetman. They walk you through the fundamentals like...
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Soldering Techniques from Beginner to Advanced

Soldering Techniques from Beginner to Advanced

This tutorial from Ganoksin instructors Pattie Parkhurst and Richard Sweetman features various soldering methods that you can implement to improve...
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How to Make a Picture Frame Pendant

How to Make a Picture Frame Pendant

Ganoksin instructor Kelly Jean Conroy teaches you how to make a sterling silver picture frame pendant in this video. Follow...
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Jeweler’s Torches Explained: What Kind Do You Need?

Jeweler’s Torches Explained: What Kind Do You Need?

With so many torches on the market, a first-time buyer can be quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions...
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How to Solder Two Rings Together

How to Solder Two Rings Together

Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to solder two rings together. By soldering the base of the bands together, the rings will...
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How to Solder a Bezel Cup to a Ring Band

How to Solder a Bezel Cup to a Ring Band

Watch as Ganoksin instructor Kelly Jean Conroy takes you through the steps of soldering a bezel cup to a ring...
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How to Repair a Hollow Rope Chain

How to Repair a Hollow Rope Chain

I took in a broken hollow rope chain bracelet for repair this week. The bracelet had caught on a desk...
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The Best Flux For Soldering Jewelry: How To Choose The Right One For Your Project

Technical Briefs deals with technical concerns of interest to a wide audience, addressing topics as diverse as vanguard technology and...
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Carat Gold Solders for Jewellery Making

Carat Gold Solders for Jewellery Making

In many countries, regulations govern the caratage of gold solders used to make jewellery and, with few exceptions, gold solder...
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Protecting Gems While Soldering

Protecting Gems While Soldering

Repair jewelers are frequently called upon to solder close in to a set gemstone. Besides the normal dangers of heating...
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Dealing with Fire Scale

Fire scale or fire stain is a reddish purple toned 'bloom' or 'stain' that appears on silver/copper alloys such as...
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Soldering Hints and Tricks

Soldering Hints and Tricks

Medical hemostats and forceps make good clips for wire solder. Soldering clips for soldering work may be made from cotter...
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Tips on How to Master Soldering

Tips on How to Master Soldering

Soldering is probably the most commonly used and least understood operation performed in the jewelry industry. Most jewelers know how...
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Set Up Your Torch

Set Up Your Torch

OK. You have just brought home your first acetylene tank and are ready to attach your new acetylene/air torch. This...
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Damascus and Pattern Welding

Damascus and Pattern Welding

True damascus steel is made by a casting process utilizing very high carbon steel. The material is held at or...
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Manufacturing Mokume Gane Jewelry

Manufacturing Mokume Gane Jewelry

Mokume gane translated from Japanese means "wood eye metal". This rare metal lamination process was developed and used by Japanese...
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Solder Flow Retardant Notes

While goldsmiths normally strive to have their solder flow easily, there are times you don't want it to flow, such...
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Debunking a Soldering Myth 1

Debunking a Soldering Myth 1

After 25 years as a jeweler, first as a student, an apprentice, an instructor, and now a master instructor and...
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De-oxidized Sterling Silver Alloys

De-oxidized Sterling Silver Alloys

Sterling silver alloys typically contain about 7.5 percent copper, an addition that not only provides strength to the otherwise pure...
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Setting Stones in Wax

Setting Stones in Wax

One of the most revolutionary advances in recent years, apart from laser welding, is the method of setting stones in...
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How to solder tiny ring components

How to solder tiny ring components

I was recently asked for some advice on how to solder a very small bezel setting to a thin wire...
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Soldering Parts Using Pourable Soldering Jig

Soldering Parts Using Pourable Soldering Jig

There is a great way of doing very complex and repeated solderings in one go. This very important method uses...
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Re-tipping Platinum Prongs

Platinum is a very durable metal, so prongs will last a long time. However, it is sometimes necessary to re-tip...
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Magnesia Blocks Myth Debunked

Magnesia Blocks Myth Debunked

Myth: Magnesia blocks are superior soldering surfaces to charcoal blocks: A topic that seems to raise a fair amount of...
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Basic Jewelry Construction and Soldering Principles

Basic Jewelry Construction and Soldering Principles

A short review of construction and soldering principles would be a good idea at this point. They're fairly basic. Principles...
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Perfectly Fit Bezel

Perfectly Fit Bezel

Joints that fit well make soldering a snap. The next time you need to solder or fuse a bezel, try...
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Plique-a-Jour Russian Soldering Method

There are a number of methods for plique a jour, a filigree technique that allows light to shine through the...
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Prong Setting & Ring Sizing Tips

Prong Setting & Ring Sizing Tips

I'm going to do something different in this issue. Instead of taking you through the steps involved in putting a...
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Master Metalsmith Alan Adler

Master Metalsmith Alan Adler

I first discovered Allan Adler's Silversmithing Shop about 23 years ago when I arrived in Southern California to begin my...
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Avoiding Melting Soldered Seams

Avoiding Melting Soldered Seams

Soldering is a delicate and sometimes difficult process especially when you need to solder very close to a previous solder...
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Making Silver Whistles

Making Silver Whistles

Okay, so this is a bit esoteric. I mean, how many people do you know that make silver whistles. It...
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How to Mount Objects in Metal Frames

How to Mount Objects in Metal Frames

For the illusion of "floating objects" Helen I. Driggs shares her technique, a step by step guide, on how to...
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Using a mouth-pipe to solder

Using a mouth-pipe to solder

The second video was to be about setting up your bench and a basic set of tools you will need...
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Richard Reinhardt: Discontinuous Continuity

Richard Reinhardt: Discontinuous Continuity

Richard Reinhardt's best-known pieces today are silver bracelets, constructed in concave or convex forms that curve smoothly and logically in...
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Hydrogen Torch

Hydrogen Torch

Soldering/welding with a Spirig (Swiss) Hydrogen torch.
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Soldering and Working With Argentium Silver

Soldering and Working With Argentium Silver

Follow along with industry favorite and Argentium Silver expert as she shares a variety of tips for working with Argentium...
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Overcoming Bench Mistakes

Overcoming Bench Mistakes

From the Editor: It’s happened to everyone. You’re working on a project and everything is going along well until…. Oops....
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How To Safely Set Up a Propane / Oxygen Torch

How To Safely Set Up a Propane / Oxygen Torch

How To Safely Set Up a Propane / Oxygen Torch with Rio Grande's Mark Nelson
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Master Metalsmith John Prip

Master Metalsmith John Prip

One observation on the career of John Prip (more often called Jack) is the way in which the man and...
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Solderite Board

Solderite Board

Master Jeweler Jay Whaley demonstrates Solderite soldering boards. Key features include durability, heat reflective, clean to use, lightweight, rapid cool...
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Special Repair Work

It is not uncommon for moving parts to wear out. This is to be expected because of increased friction as...
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Soldering Demystified: Debunking a Soldering Myth

Soldering Demystified: Debunking a Soldering Myth

Debunking a soldering myth There are many myths about heating pieces during soldering that can cause innumerable problems during relatively...
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Fabricated Reversible Pearl Pendant

Fabricated Reversible Pearl Pendant

Design ideas often begin one way, then evolve into something different. Such was the case with Robin Waynee's two-sided palladium...
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Chain Repair Paste Solder Method

Repairing broken chains is one of the two most often preformed jobs in the shop. (Sizing rings is the other)...
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Making a Three Stone Ring – Part 1

Making a Three Stone Ring – Part 1

Creating the Mounting. Handmade ring created using findings from Southeastern Findings (sefindings.com). Basic finger ring construction demonstrated and use of...
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Debunking a Soldering Myth 2

Debunking a Soldering Myth 2

There are many myths about heating pieces during soldering that can cause innumerable problems during relatively simple soldering operations. In...
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How To Choose the Right Soldering Torch for Jewelry Making

How To Choose the Right Soldering Torch for Jewelry Making

In this continuing series of videos on soldering from Rio Grande, Mark Nelson explains how to select the right torch...
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Fiilgree Soldering Demo – Part 1

Fiilgree Soldering Demo – Part 1

Demonstration of soldering filigree using a solder pick. 3D filigree-by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, Author of Silver Threads, Making Wire Filigree Jewlery...
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Resizing Damaged Rings

Resizing Damaged Rings

This page provides some helpful tips when it comes to resizing damaged rings with stones. Read on for more. When...
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The Best Jewelry Soldering Tip Ever

The Best Jewelry Soldering Tip Ever

Let Jewelry Arts Institute solve half of your soldering problems.
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Jewelry Welding – Prong Re-Tipping

Jewelry Welding – Prong Re-Tipping

Rio Grande carries the Orion Jewelry Welder - an affordable laser welding alternative for all jewelers. These welders provide three...
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Acetylene Torch Safety and Use with Jewelry Arts Institute

Acetylene Torch Safety and Use with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com Understand your acetylene torch.
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How to Use the Conduction Soldering Technique

The soldering process, used extensively in all aspects of jewelry manufacturing and repair, joins two or more pieces of metal...
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Filigree Soldering Demo part 2

Filigree Soldering Demo part 2

Demonstration of soldering filigree using a solder pick. 3D filigree-by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, Author of Silver Threads, Making Wire Filigree Jewlery-...
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Tube Setting Tutorial

Tube Setting Tutorial

Melissa Muir demonstrates and walks you through how to create a tube setting. For more tips and tutorials visit, http://design.kcjewelbox.com...
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brooch.

handmade jewelry made ??of silver.
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The Contemporary American Custom Goldsmithing

The Contemporary American Custom Goldsmithing

About five years ago, Robert Fairbank, John Reynolds and I created a "living entity" called Goldsmiths 3 in Concord, Massachusetts....
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Making silver solder

Making silver solder

how to make your own solder
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fabricate a silver violin – part one

fabricate a silver violin – part one

In this video i show the first step fabricating a silver violin by producing the rips.
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12 – Soldering Jump Rings

12 – Soldering Jump Rings

Beads Baubles & Jewels
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custom necklace part 7,, the last part

custom necklace part 7,, the last part

Making of a custom 10 y gold Versace link necklace, polishing and finished piece,,thanks blingbling.ca
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Heetrix – Swivel Soldering Unit

Heetrix – Swivel Soldering Unit

A swivel soldering unit. For more information visit: http://www.WhaleyWorkshops.com
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Jewelry Welding – Custom Welding

Jewelry Welding – Custom Welding

Rio Grande carries the Orion Jewelry Welder - an affordable laser welding alternative for all jewelers. These welders provide three...
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Jewelry Designs: Steeplechase Pendant

Jewelry Designs: Steeplechase Pendant

As a traditional symbol of good luck, this piece is inspired by the horseshoe. It is dedicated to the power...
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Banksy Balloon Girl Necklace

Banksy Balloon Girl Necklace

Banksy is a UK Stencil artist.This is a pendant made from a stencil titled'There Is Always Hope'
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Twisted Wire Hoop Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

Twisted Wire Hoop Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com How to make hoop earrings. video courtesy of about.com
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Hammered Sterling Silver Bangle with Jewelry Arts Institute

Hammered Sterling Silver Bangle with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make a silver bangle. video courtesy of about.com
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AKELO – ANDREA CAGNETTI. The Secrets of Etruscan Golden Jewe

AKELO – ANDREA CAGNETTI. The Secrets of Etruscan Golden Jewe

For more information about the artist, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/akeloIT
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Bezel set Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

Bezel set Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make a simple pair of bezel set earrings. video courtesy of about.com
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Silver Wire Wrapped Bead Ring with Jewelry Arts Institute

Silver Wire Wrapped Bead Ring with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make a bead wrapped ring. video courtesy of about.com
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Earrings

Earrings

Boxes: Marquis cut garnets 3 / 6 - 6 stones. phianites - 40 white stones (stone size of the smallest...
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Jewelry Welding – Welding Findings

Jewelry Welding – Welding Findings

Rio Grande carries the Orion Jewelry Welder - an affordable laser welding alternative for all jewelers. These welders provide three...
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Silver Stacking Rings with Jewelry Arts Institute

Silver Stacking Rings with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make silver stacking rings. video courtesy of about.com
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Hammered Flower Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

Hammered Flower Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

Learn how to make silver hammered earrings. video courtesy of about.com
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Fabricating a Simple Silver Ring(Part2)

Fabricating a Simple Silver Ring(Part2)

How to make a simple silver ring
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Jewelry Designs: Raindrops Pendant

Jewelry Designs: Raindrops Pendant

Welcome to Stacey Rhodes Jewelry Designs, where we will detail all of the steps involved in adding a new piece...
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Mokum Gan Band by AndrosCreations

Mokum Gan Band by AndrosCreations

Here you can see an 8mm mokum gan style band being created from silver strip and mokum patterned sheet. Mokum...
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Chain Link Necklace with Jewelry Arts Institute

Chain Link Necklace with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com How to make a chain link necklace. video courtesy of about.com
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Fabricating a Simple Silver Ring(Part1)

Fabricating a Simple Silver Ring(Part1)

How to make a simple silver ring
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Filigree Soldering Demo Part 3

Filigree Soldering Demo Part 3

final segment of a filigree demo-larimar pendant with 3D filigree-using soldering pick
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Ring

Ring

Irish symbol of friendship, love and loyalty. Silver Ring. Dark-blue topaz stone, and natural pearls. P.s. wonderful gift for your...
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Reticulated Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

Reticulated Earrings with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com Learn how to make reticulated earrings. video courtesy of about.com
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Silver Bangle Bracelets with Jewelry Arts Institute

Silver Bangle Bracelets with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make bangle bracelets. video courtesy of about.com
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Bead Wrapped Pendant with Jewelry Arts Institute

Bead Wrapped Pendant with Jewelry Arts Institute

www.jewelryarts.com How to make a bead wrapped pendant. video courtesy of about.com
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Tattoo style pendant

Tattoo style pendant

Sterling silver tattoo style pendant for etsy,with personalised engraved name
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Custom Necklace Part 6

Custom Necklace Part 6

the casting polishing assembly of the 10 k yellow Versace custom necklace
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Tanzanite Ring part two

Tanzanite Ring part two

Casting and fabrication of 14k gold ring for Tanzanite.
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