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Use our guide to jewelry soldering tools and equipment to discover exactly what you need to master the art of soldering metal jewelry. Soldering is the process that most jewelers use to join pieces of metal, thus forming a permanent and invisible joint. Once mastered, it is one of the most satisfying techniques you can learn in jewelry. Both the equipment and the welding techniques will allow you to create professional pieces of jewelry with a great finish, which will be valid both for sale or for your personal enjoyment. Those who initially dare to solder metal jewelry choose the so-called “cold soldering” for their jewelry using pliers and wire. However, with a little practice and choosing the soldier's tools, it can become a very versatile technique that can be incorporated into any workspace regardless of size. For both beginners and advanced jewelers, here is a list of what should be in your basic soldering kit: Torch: We have torches available to suit all levels and types of work.
For beginners, a butane hand torch will provide enough heat to complete small-scale jewelry work. For larger scale work and for silversmiths, a larger flame will be needed. hand torch Hand torch (999 955) Melt and Brush: When metal is heated, a dirty oxide layer forms which, if left untreated, will inhibit the melting of the weld. To prevent this from happening to us, we must clean the metal pieces that are going to be joined. First degrease with sandpaper and then apply a flux. We will seal the surface of the metal with the flux creating an airtight layer, which in turn allows the solder to slide. (Note: Apply flux only where you are going to solder.) There are a range of fluxes available to suit all needs, but if you're BYB Directory unsure, start with a borax powder and a plate . Soldering Iron: Although it is strictly part of the material and not a welding tool for jewelers, we will not be able to solder without it. There are several types of soldering irons to choose from, although most jewelers use gold or silver solder sold in wire or strips for high, medium, low or very low temperature. The latter is related to the melting point.
The one with the highest temperature is the one with the highest melting point and is what is used the most. The solder should be clean and should be cut into small pieces as needed. silver solder strip Silver solder (CTC 500)recision and plastic tweezers: When the melt is heated, it bubbles and moves. The weld parts in turn jump and move out of position, something that can be very frustrating. Steel or titanium tweezers will help you perform welding precisely and position the workpieces, ensuring the success of jewelry soldering. Plastic or brass tweezers should be used to remove the pickling - anything containing steel would continue the pickling and produce a copper coating on all your work. Steel plate: A small steel plate or block is used when finishing welding, so that our work can cool before cleaning it. Stripper: Essential when we talk about soldering metal jewelry or soldering jewelry. This solution is made of sulfuric acid and is used warm or cold to eliminate the oxide layer that occurs while soldering. You will need to store the stripper in an acid-resistant ceramic, glass, or plastic container.
For beginners, a butane hand torch will provide enough heat to complete small-scale jewelry work. For larger scale work and for silversmiths, a larger flame will be needed. hand torch Hand torch (999 955) Melt and Brush: When metal is heated, a dirty oxide layer forms which, if left untreated, will inhibit the melting of the weld. To prevent this from happening to us, we must clean the metal pieces that are going to be joined. First degrease with sandpaper and then apply a flux. We will seal the surface of the metal with the flux creating an airtight layer, which in turn allows the solder to slide. (Note: Apply flux only where you are going to solder.) There are a range of fluxes available to suit all needs, but if you're BYB Directory unsure, start with a borax powder and a plate . Soldering Iron: Although it is strictly part of the material and not a welding tool for jewelers, we will not be able to solder without it. There are several types of soldering irons to choose from, although most jewelers use gold or silver solder sold in wire or strips for high, medium, low or very low temperature. The latter is related to the melting point.
The one with the highest temperature is the one with the highest melting point and is what is used the most. The solder should be clean and should be cut into small pieces as needed. silver solder strip Silver solder (CTC 500)recision and plastic tweezers: When the melt is heated, it bubbles and moves. The weld parts in turn jump and move out of position, something that can be very frustrating. Steel or titanium tweezers will help you perform welding precisely and position the workpieces, ensuring the success of jewelry soldering. Plastic or brass tweezers should be used to remove the pickling - anything containing steel would continue the pickling and produce a copper coating on all your work. Steel plate: A small steel plate or block is used when finishing welding, so that our work can cool before cleaning it. Stripper: Essential when we talk about soldering metal jewelry or soldering jewelry. This solution is made of sulfuric acid and is used warm or cold to eliminate the oxide layer that occurs while soldering. You will need to store the stripper in an acid-resistant ceramic, glass, or plastic container.