Soft Soldering Jewelry: How To Create Solder Spikes & Talons 🐉

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  • @LauraBethLove
    @LauraBethLove  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My newest book, The Broken China Jewelry Book, will be available on Amazon in late July/early August! Be sure to get your copy! tinyurl.com/4ffrm4ys

    • @laurabambrey5858
      @laurabambrey5858 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Laura! Loving the look of both your books - any chance you have an e-book version available to purchase anywhere?

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@laurabambrey5858 No sorry they are softcover only!

  • @thecreativeitalian7611
    @thecreativeitalian7611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your the best at explaining things!

  • @Alexinrobots
    @Alexinrobots 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought the new book so helpful!
    Thanks Laura ❤❤❤
    Love,
    Grazia

  • @mahsarahmani7601
    @mahsarahmani7601 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, thanks. It was useful. I have a question, we make it gold color and how?

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gold glaze paint or gold leaf.

  • @lucilaprestach3165
    @lucilaprestach3165 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for your generosity and for sharing so clearly all that you know! I am looking for a welder to do this type of work and I am not sure which one to buy? What brand or model do you use? Any advice? What temperature do you work at? Thank you so much!

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi you would need a soldering iron not a welder, I do have some recommendations that you can find here under my tools and soldering projects list www.amazon.com/shop/laurabethlove Good luck!

  • @mariatarp6177
    @mariatarp6177 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! I'm interested in trying soldering and this might be a dumb question but I was wondering what happens when the iron goes "off camera"? How do you add solder to it?

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You touch the tip of the hot soldering iron against the end of the spool of wire solder and melt a tiny bit off, which clings to the end of your soldering iron until you apply it to your project. For complete detailed instructions check out my book called Soldering Iron Jewelry, the link is in the description down below. Good luck!

    • @mariatarp6177
      @mariatarp6177 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LauraBethLove thank you so much!

    • @elisamartignoni920
      @elisamartignoni920 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi thank you for this video! Do you use any protective gear? Glasses or mask?

  • @miladmohamadaleiha5196
    @miladmohamadaleiha5196 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I do it with a 100w soldering iron? I can't buy a one with degree and different heat mode

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100 watt irons are great for use with lead-free solder. Should work fine, it just takes a bit of practice.

  • @kylewavylive
    @kylewavylive 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video thank you

  • @v1d1st
    @v1d1st 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, I liked the video but I still have questions, I want to make such spikes on the watch "casio" which have straps from stainless steel, to learn I decided to use a fork from stainless steel, but my work easily falls apart, with a little force all work collapsed. I used an alloy of 96.5% tin 3% silver and 0.5% copper. I also used flux Weller LW25 which is well suited for such tasks. What could be the solution to the problem?

    • @madsii1
      @madsii1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same here, what works best for me atm is that i use copper foil where ik i want to have details, then i just fill it up with solder, it’s a bit hard, but yeah. def better ways out there, but the ones that make them gatekeep a lot

    • @v1d1st
      @v1d1st 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@madsii1 can you try to explain?

    • @xsxssxsxxx
      @xsxssxsxxx หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@v1d1st hii, did you find a way for the tin applied on the watch to stay well adhered?

    • @v1d1st
      @v1d1st หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ by using cooper tape

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You can't solder stainless steel with this method. You can wrap your object in copper foil tape and then solder that.

  • @starvingartistscollective
    @starvingartistscollective ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A tricky technique for me I think.....but looks cool! Yes would love to see a 'dragon's hand' holding a stone.
    Also a question - Not in the US and can't source many of your usual supplies here even through Amazon or eBay. No Silvergleem solder and can't find any Novocan liquid flux or blackener....only paste fluxes and no blackener at all.... would it be possible for you to do a video on consumable products alternatives?
    Bought the Chinese made iron you tested and is ok but also needing some alternatives for the consumables for viewers outside the US. Thanks for all your videos and I have both your books. TFS!!

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll address it in a future video, but paste flux is fine, it just depends on what type (liquid vs paste vs gel) you prefer. The products I recommend on my channel are all ones that I personally use and prefer and that I know are safe for this craft (I couldn't recommend a brand that I haven't personally tried.)

    • @ezgi9387
      @ezgi9387 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello friend. I can't find the video of Chinese made iron. can you help me? or can you tell me the pole iron?

  • @kjirstenboucher9682
    @kjirstenboucher9682 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excited about your solder iron jewelry making book. I already have Soldered Alchemy. Great to see a video again of your work!😊❤ I'm still using a basic soldering iron without a rheostat, and I need to upgrade,...as well as get different solder and flux. I've learned alot just teaching myself from trial and error, and I've gotten great results, but the lead free solder I use has a rosin core. Not sure if it's that or just the combo of that and the gel flux, but I end up having to spend so much time cleaning the gummy residue from my pieces. It's kind of like trying to clean hardened pine gum sap off. Such a pain, especially if the peice has alot of texture.
    Since I really want to upgrade my supplies n tools, I would be very interested in a video of any Black Friday sales for the materials and tools you prefer to use. I don't know if there is anything, but that would be awesome!
    One little thing I did learn from using my standard iron, is I get points/ spikes easily... It's harder to make balls. I end up filing the tips down, but it often leaves marks, or there's places in the textures I really can't file. For this, my solution has been burnishing with the back of a stainless steel spoon, or curved parts of its handle. It removes alot of marks, further smooths any rough spots, and brings the parts i burnish to a high polish shine.

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  ปีที่แล้ว

      I list all of the items I use and recommend below the video in the description and/or on my Amazon page, so be sure to check that out. The new book answers most of your questions and I think you’ll find it very helpful!

    • @kjirstenboucher9682
      @kjirstenboucher9682 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LauraBethLove Thank you. Already used your link and made my lists. Looking forward to learning from you and your experience, with your book.😊👍

  • @sydcordoba9743
    @sydcordoba9743 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video, do you need to pickle soft solder jewelry? Thanks!

  • @nstyle-jewelry524
    @nstyle-jewelry524 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please tell me how to solder the floors so as not to spoil the bottom layer. If smeared with flux, then the lower floor will still melt. (traduction)

    • @ezgi9387
      @ezgi9387 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always thought this. Did you find an answer?

    • @nstyle-jewelry524
      @nstyle-jewelry524 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ezgi9387 no/ didn't

    • @ezgi9387
      @ezgi9387 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nstyle-jewelry524 For example, in this video, he worked on it so much, but the subfloor never melted. I don't understand what's happening, I wish he would come back Laura :(

    • @nstyle-jewelry524
      @nstyle-jewelry524 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ezgi9387 maybe bottom layer must be cold?

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Try turning the temperature of your iron down. Make sure the bottom layer is thick enough. Do not hold the iron against your project for too long, work quickly. Practice! Good luck!

  • @Alexinrobots
    @Alexinrobots 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are the best ❤❤

  • @pamcolechadwell1302
    @pamcolechadwell1302 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a tip for you use flat nose plyers dip those plyers in silicone. Maybe a couple of times depending on how thick you're wanting them. Dry between each dip.

  • @evacox5663
    @evacox5663 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What soldering iron do you use?

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      www.amazon.com/shop/laurabethlove/list/13OL01GUXU26L?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

  • @dudeb9168
    @dudeb9168 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I’ve been trying to make solder spikes on stainless steel bracelets and watches, but the solder doesn’t like to stick on. Any tips to get the solder to stick and stay on to stainless steel surfaces? Thanks

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Use silver plated, not stainless steel

    • @Man.Edits69
      @Man.Edits69 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro did you get the spiked watches. Do you have any tutorials how did you get the spikes if you have something please share.

  • @AnnabelLe9
    @AnnabelLe9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I've just started to try soft soldering and I have this yellow residue that won't clean off and is hard to solder on top of, do you know what this might be?? Thank u!!!

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you using plastic coated wire? That could be it. Otherwise, not sure.

  • @acidrain8711
    @acidrain8711 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely I would like to see that

  • @gottalotofcraftsrobbieshue6863
    @gottalotofcraftsrobbieshue6863 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the best place to buy lead free solder? TY

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Link in description below video

  • @mehak6064
    @mehak6064 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you so much

  • @777fresas
    @777fresas ปีที่แล้ว

    First thing that came to mind with the spikes is a Sun 🌞

  • @barbarabonenberger5063
    @barbarabonenberger5063 ปีที่แล้ว

    Laura, so enjoyed watching this. Can you use same technique for copper? Thanks!

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can add a copper patina to silver solder

  • @rickyadt5983
    @rickyadt5983 ปีที่แล้ว

    plz make diy alabaster watch 🙏🏻

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not sure what you mean there

  • @stellau3028
    @stellau3028 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to see even an expert struggles.

    • @LauraBethLove
      @LauraBethLove  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's true and important to show. People watching should have realisitic expectations. If you only show the successes folks watching will have big expectations of getting it right on their first try and then when they don't, will get frusturated and quit.