soldering for crafters
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- Learn how to solder jump rings to your craft and jewelry projects. In this video you will learn to foil, flux and solder and how to care for your soldering iron. I will show you what not to do (as always) and share the tips and tricks I have picked up along the way. I will share the difference between a soldering gun, iron and torch. Be warned this is not the same technique as you would use for soldering electrical components. This video is for crafters looking to solder items for jewelry, scrapbooking and other crafty pursuits! More on my blog thefrugalcrafte... Music credit (if music is present in video) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Really, really good video! Just to be clear, what I'm about to say is NOT sarcasm, it's exactly why this video is so useful. Her workspace is a mess, she gets tangled up in tape and knocks stuff over while working, has destroyed and been burned by equipment, and accidentally solders her piece to the clamp it's in. I don't want to see a pristine set with pre-made demonstration pieces and a tidy crafter reciting a script and producing a perfect item in 2 minutes flat. I want to see exactly what to do, how to do it, what to use without spending a fortune, how to fix my inevitable goofs, and whether I can possibly do this craft without clearing off my kitchen table first. I'm so pleased this video was on TH-cam -- it's exactly what I needed, AND there's a Firefly reference! Awesome.
Hold My Poodle LOL! This might be my favorite comment of the day:)
Hold My Poodle I agree 100%
I agree! I also love your name. Lol I have 7 poddles and the two small ones think they are baby's and end up being on my hip most of the day. Lol
great comments!
Same. but without the part about it not being sarcasm
good luck! You will love it;) If you can't find the tape at walmart try a stained glass shop! Makes sure to buy an iron with replaceable tips and buy a few of those too but keep them sealed in the package until you need them. Have fun!
Thank you for taking the time to not only make this video but also for taking the time to explain in detail every step. I wasn't sure how to even get started working with a soldering iron but now have confidence to do it.
Christine Kern
Wonderful video, thank you!!!
Now I learned that my iron did not melt the solder was due to oxidation. I did not realize it was so important to de-oxide the tip frequently. I though it was my iron that was not hot enough or did not have enough wattage. I am glad I learned something from this video.
And the flux. I learned from your video that flux goes with solder hand-in-hand; that you don't need to burn the flux first before applying solder; that it's okay to put the solder on the iron and melt it and apply it to the work piece, that it also works not to applying solder to the work piece but to the solder directly as some other video said.
There are two kind of skills for work. One is doing things rapidly, but seemingly dis-organized. The other is paying close attention to the details, and works its way to step by step slowly yet does everything precisely. The former is efficient, although it appears somewhat out of order. The latter has precision work, but seems kind of slow.
You belong to the former, and I like it. You get the work done fast, and the quality of the work is no less than the latter. My wife also belongs to the former; and me, as a computer programmer, kind of pay attention to details, but slow.
Great video, hope to see more of your work!
thank you so much for your thoughtful comment:) Happy soldering!
This is LITERALLY the best, most thorough and informational video on soldering I have EVER seen! Thank you so much!
Thank yo so much Lyndsay. This is the most helpful video that I've found on learning to solder, as a beginner. It's brilliant that you are so clear about what everything is, and roughly how much it costs. Your work "space" is very much like mine, which made me feel like I could do it to in my limited space. Thank you! xx
i absolutly loved this video from you. You inspired me to do more things ! My dad use to solder and I remember helping him when I was a kid. I wanted to use soldering in my jewelry, and now Im getting ready to drive to walmart to get my supplies. Thank you sweetie!
Finally a video that explains why I’ve been having such a hard time with these irons!
I love this video. I did a search for how to use a soldering iron and I am so glad that this was the first video to pop up! I am allergic to metals and I want to do beading. With this video I can not start wearing beautiful jewelry that I make. Thank you! Cathryn
Oh My! I just love her! She has a great comic sense and humanity quality. I wish she was my neighbor. What a wonderful beginner lesson for sea glass jewelry. Thank you for posting!
Hey Lindsay. I spent a few days playing with solder, and was ready to pull my hair out trying to attach a jump ring. I have the same exact third hand you show in your video. Thanks to you, I have finished pieces, jump rings securely attached. Sweeeeet! xoxo
I make chainmaille using soldering wire but have never closed my jump rings. Additionally, I've always wanted to learn some easy way to wrap rocks and stones I have sitting around. This video has been so helpful. You sound and look so much like a younger version of my aunt Laurie. Which is a good thing, you're gorgeous.
Anyhow, thanks for the great content. I'll be subscribing.
Thank you!
Lindsay I love your easy, breezy way of presenting. And the few faux pas you made help me feel at home. As an artsy craftsperson I am always doing thinks so spontaneously that I knock things over and make messes and you make me see that its all part of the wild process of creating. The Muse wants out and can be impetuous and its all good! Many Blessings! I love your work and style.
+BarbaraL Lowell thank you much!
Thank you. I was looking for you without knowing you. You are the instructor a learner like me needed. I appreciate all your comments and honesty.
You sure made this look so darn easy. I do not make jewelry at this point in time but I can use this information for other applications. Yes, I know, not electrical. HA HA. Who knows, I may want to make some jewelry one day. I do have grand daughters that might like a piece or two. At least I know what I am suppose to use my flux for and how, now. I do have a soldering gun. Thank you, Lady.
WOW! I only watched this to learn how to make a repair, but I am definitely going to try doing this with the beach class I've collected over the years! I've seen this at craft shows, but never knew how they did it! I'm crafty and make all sorts of stuff, so this skill is really going to come in handy! So glad I watched this!
candicecheyenne thanks!
Yes please keep the soldering videos coming I think your video is the best I have come across
This is a great tutorial! I learned so much from you and your followers. In my research, I did learn that cleaning your piece (I use alcohol) before you apply the tape will enable it to stick much better and also before applying the solder. In other words, don't touch it with your hands if possible (use tweezers). Thank you, again for sharing your expertise!
I use lead free plumbers solder (it is safe enough for your drinking water to go through so it is fine on your skin) and you can get it at the hardware store or stained glass shop. the copper tape needs to be purchased from a stained glass supplier:) You can buy it online if you don't have a local resource. Get the flux at the hardware store too!
thank you so much. I've never soldered before and am trying to learn and your video was the only one that hasn't left me scratching my head :)
I just wanted to say thank you for your inspiration and enthusiasm they have excited my imagination. As I live in the United Kingdom some of the supplies are difficult to get hold of, but your tips on adapting what you've got are wonderful. So once again thank you.
thank you;) Most videos out there are for plumbing and electrical jobs so I tough we needed this as crafters;)
Thanks so much for your soldering video! No wonder my husband couldn't help me...he's was a mechanic. A long way to go...I think I have already ruined one tip, we'll see. Love your videos, you are such fun!
OMG...Mardens is the best, I live in Calais and if I don' t show up to shop for a day or two they know that I am either sick or there has been a death in the family! My husband says that if we ever moved Mardens would have to lay someone off lol. You are so fun to watch. Thanks again for sharing.Melissa
Thank you for taking the time to put this video out there! Super helpful for someone who has never soldered a thing in their life!
Thank you so very much for your wonderful and REAL presentation. Was a pleasure to view and learn.
Okay seriously I just adore your self deprecating humor. You're fun. I know *nothing* about this but am learning everything I can so I can make... doll jewelry. For my dolls, you know? One thing I want to make is a clamp style sterling silver bracelet with a garnet in the center. This sounds so easy doesn't it? It's Not Easy! "What heat do I need to melt silver? How much should I hammer it to flatten the coil? Which needle nose pliers are best for this fine work? What temperature shatters a garnet? Oh. That's not good. What other stone could I use? (looks in bag of gems) I don't have those stones" and on and on and on, along with a *strong desire not to ever burn or otherwise harm one of my cats while crafting, and all three of them just love to HELP me do stuff*. I hope you enjoyed my comment as much as I enjoyed your video.
I am using lead free wire and solder. Most solder you will buy nowadays will be lead free, lumbing solder should not contain lead anymore, in the US anyway;)
Thanks so much for this video. You've opened new possibilities for my crafting projects. In my day, soldering was considered a skill for males to learn (usually in electronics class). Since electives in schools are underfunded, I hope Father's (or male figures) will pass on their traditionally, male oriented knowledge to their girls. It's also a chance to strengthen the Father/Daughter bond. Strengthen this bond and and she will grow up with better self esteem.
Thank goodness I found your video! I am trying my best to teach myself and, I appreciate your guidance
Thank you very much for posting this video, is always useful to listen to people that actually had worked with the stuff one is planing to learn.
Thank-you for this. All I wanted was a simple soldering video and voila. I did take a couple of classes last year but when it's not at home in my art room, I tend to forget some of the teaching. Received a lovely soldering kit at Christmas, have some Kevlar material for safety ( on my wood table, over the carpet on floor and a wee bit for my lap. I gather you could also use a cookie sheet instead on your table. Or tin foil ? ). Really looking forward to making collaged glass bevel pendants !
Very educational video for beginner soldering. My next level of jewelry making is soldering pendants etc. I love this opportunity to create jewelry.
I need though the list of tools you used. where to by it. All what it requires to sold at this level.
Lindsay? I know this is an older vid, but just had to ask, have you ever looked into soldering copper tubing ? Once long ago in a far off land, i put in all the copper plumbing and redid the old ... I didnt have a clue, read a book, asked the guy at the store, took everything home and went for it. OMG, i was in love within seconds! If you but the larger tubing, you can make .. projects? trellis? tables, lamps, anything, lol. But then that leads to more things, like buying or making a form to curve the tubing in.
If you havent gone there yet, please do so? Your imagination is the only limit! er and coin of course, lol. I love this vid. Love the cup, love everything, er the clutter? and the fact you just keep going.. Im like that.. once ive started i just keep going.. I dont want to lose any momentum..
I haven't even watched it yet and I already love it. Have been trying to learn this for years! Thank you!
Oatey No.5 Lead Free Solder Paste, it is in a 1.7 oz red and white tin and cost $1.39 a few years ago. I bought it in the plumbing department of a hardware store. Just make sure you get a product that cleans and fluxes.
I could not find a tip to fit, I did try that first but I save the old iron because I bet I can find some somewhere because they are Webber, I snagged a new iron that works great (and extra tips) on sale at Mardens (a salvage and surplus shop) and it has a point tip that works much better for jewelry. That is a great" tip" though...no pun intended:)
Thanks for the tips on this Lindsay! I've done jewelry for quite a while, and haven't yet used my soldering gun I've had for two years now for fear that it would be hard. Gonna try it now, after I get some flux!
I've always wanted to know how to solder but watching this I think I will be brave enough. I've had mine for years since using it once in high school. Lol. Thanks for the great video and I love your humor,by the way.
that is good advise but this old tip was so far gone and ready to be tossed so it was a last ditch effort to melt solder. I got a new iron and will care for it properly:) (hence the disclaimer on my vid:) Thank you for that reminder tho:)
just found your videos!!! i have not learned to solder jewelry yet and glad i found your channel!!! Thanks so much!!!
the copper tape is for wrapping around glass or stones so the solder will stick to it, solder will not stick to glass. Solder will not stick to aluminum, that tape is more for decoration. If you are using copper or steel wire and no glass you do not need the tape, the tape is for non solderable items. You can get copper tape in silver and gold color too, that might be what you have. You can try it;)
Very helpful thank you. I am looking to by a soldering gun and saw kits for cheap but had no clue what to buy until I saw this. Thanks.
I really enjoyed that video, and learned a lot thank you! I'm glad you leave your mistakes in because it's comforting to know I'm not the only person who makes mistakes. Thank you for sharing.
So good to see this - keeping it real. Thank you for teaching 'desoldering'
Thank you so much for sharing this demo. I had thought that the solder was actually silver until now. lol So I never even looked into it. Now I can see how simple it is to make jewelery with solder. I just started learning wire bending and now thanks to you I'm going to try soldering too.
Oh thank you for showing this video of soldering. It is hard to find tutorials on how to solder for Jewelry. I keep finding ones with the torch. I am scared of a torch. My dad use to make me hold the torch for him when I was little now I am scared of them. I am really glad someone put one out there so I can try it. So the tape is cooper tape right! Can you get it at any hardware store? I have a bunch of lake glass because I live near the lake. Just so excited! So happy I found this video. Thank you for sharing!
Good tips, I just soldered my first 2 pieces before watching your video again, you're a big help, thank you!
the solder is typically a silver color but you can patina it to a black or color it with a sharpie (really, you can LOL!) the tape is copper but the backside is available in copper, black, silver and also gold i think. Solder covers the copper on the front side but sometimes you can see the back side of the tape if working with clear glass.
Thanks. I bought a soldering iron and solder and tried it on my sea glass, but it didn't work for me. The solder burned up and turned to ASH. Ok, now I know I need to go buy some FLUX. Your video is very good. I'm off to buy some flux. Wish me luck. :D
That was absolutely what I needed I have a very expensive 6 inch ammolite from Canada and I have been for years aching to wear it around my neck......Thank you so much!
@ez2stepon yes, you need to make a 6 sided cube out of glass. you an use picture frame glass. foil every edge and flux then solder the sides to the back peice. fill the frame with decoration ans and solder on the front peice. that is the proper way.
@thefrugalcrafter or you can build the cube by taping the glass, fluxing and soldering. it would be easier for a small peice
I like that you left mistakes in the video so I can learn troubleshooting techniques!
OK, I did some research and regular solder can be used on aluminum but here's the rub, you need to use a very hot iron or torch and file (scratch up to remove the layer of aluminum oxide) the surface of the aluminum then quickly flood the solder on it to tin the area, then you will be able to solder on that. Google "how to solder aluminum"" for better advise than I can give and good luck:)
It is simple, just wrap each piece of seaglass with copper tape, flux and tin the edges and solder a jump ring on each end, make 6 of these. then attach the soldered sea glass to each other with jump rings and add a clasp on one end:)
It's October 2019 and I just found your video! You are the best I've seen. i just love how you said you have to wear pants when you solder. I love your studio area. thank you for your advice!
I haven't soldered anything in years. I always thought it was fun. I did it on stained glass suncatchers as a teenager, and borrowed my Dad's soldering supplies. I don't know if I'll ever do it again, but it sure was fun to watch you play with it. Take care. :)
I only discovered your videos yesterday and I am hooked, I love the variety of crafts and the amazing number of hints and tips you share with us. I have so far watched the first 68 and am planning to watch the rest a little more slowly. It would be helpful if you could list the products you use during the shows in a list at the end. Thanks so much for sharing you knowledge with us all.
Oh my god! Thank you. I have been struggling with figuring out how to do mixed media jewelry. I wire wrap and use other stuff like cup chain and have wanted to figure out how to solder stuff together. This was so helpful!!
I really like your videos.This is the only video I found that have the instructions clearly. Can you please do a bazel setting for a sea glass to make a pendent? Thanks
You were so helpful as I have been soldering all wrong in making my pendants. Thanks!!
it might work. Can you replace the tip if the solder ruins it? I'm not sure if it is hot enough but you can try it:)
Hooray for you!!! I, too know the frustration of ill-soldered jump rings, welcome to the securely attached jump ring club...maybe we should have T-shirts made up (they could say "we didn't burn our hands off" on the back LOL!)
you can get copper take with silver or black backing (maybe gold too) so after you solder it and it is silver the inside that you can see through the glass is also silver or black;) You probably need to get it from a glass supplier on line. Venture Tape is a manufacturer of this product;)
Yes. I fluxed, but the iron seemed to oxidize rapidly. I couldn't even finish a 1" piece. I've got some Sal Ammoninum on order, which I think will be helpful. Your tutorial was helpful. I wish more were like yours.
Thanks again!
Lindsey, you make it look so easy. I just gave it a try and all I can say is OH MY! Now, I am getting ready for try number 2..lol
Lucy R awesome!
Soldering would melt it BUT you can make the shrinky-dink charms and punch a 1/4 or larger hole in them before shrinking then use the copper tape to edge them and put a jump ring through the hole for attaching them to jewelry;)
Thanks Lindsay - I drove all over my town looking for the copper tape - NOBODY solders glass here in the bay I think. Anyhow, I gave up and ordered the tape online - hopefully will get it tomorrow! I also ordered brass tape - wihich right now is exciting me more than the copper tape - I'm thinking I could make a cool "paper bead" type beads from the brass tape.
This tutorial has been exceedingly helpful thankyou so much
Instead filing your solder tip to clean it...buy a block of Sal Ammoniac at Ace Hardware. To use the block, make a grove in the block. Pull a bead of solder and roll the tip in the grove of the block. I do this every few minutes or so. Your soldering tip will be clean, bright and shiny and last for years.
Carol Rose Rolston the tip with the bead of solder onto it? Doesn’t that mean you have to change it, get a new block frequently?
Carol Rose hi
Hi Lindsay, Thank you for all your tutorials. You're awesome! Fyi: I've learned fron stained glass class I'm taking is to use Ammoniac Tinning Block to clean and tin your solder iron tip. It really works well. Also, instead of a wet sponge use Tip cleaning wire frim Hakko. It's a waterless sponge. It removes debris and some corrosion from the soldering tip but soft enough that it won't damage the tip. I'm a big fan of Amazon and that's where I bought them. Lol I'm sure there's other sites to buy them from.
Amazon is no longer the cheapest place for products. Buy the same Hakko from eBay, you'll get it cheaper and most merchandises shipped free.
No ebay merchandise shipps free. You are paying for it in your product cost. It is just a marketing gimmick and I admit I use it a lot for when I sell.
I like most of your videos but maybe I can help you this time with a suggestion. To make your soldering MUCH better you need to burnish the copper foil tape on the glass or stones you are wrapping. Take a wooden tool like a wooden bone folder and give the piece a good once over on all sides and surfaces. Your pieces will turn out phenomenal!
Julia Martin thanks!
Even an ice cream stick would work and they are more fun to get. But, as said earlier in the comments, copper tape is not good for wearable pieces. Look at the seaglass bracelet photo shown to get you to watch the video. That copper tape is pulling up everywhere. A very thin adhesive is used. It is only strong enough to make the foil stick to the glass.
You are so cool and seem down to earth!. Really Enjoy your videos! you are definitely talented and love to learn with you!!!
I really appreciate all your help! I actually had looked up how to attach aluminum to aluminum & saw what you described but it sounded more complicated than just going & trying steel wire. I found that for both aluminum & some wires they were saying to scrub down with sand paper & wash but I'd think washing would add another film. I'll try the alcohol & also will take a scratch pad & see what happens. Vid still has about an hour so you'll probably be in bed but I work weekends so no worries.
You have helped me tremendously, ALL the helpful hints are so very important, THANK YOU😃
Thank you Lindsay, you have lots of good info. I am just starting out to solder and I think it is so helpful to learn also what not to do. I love you bracelet.
felt as if i was watching a close friend work, thank you for this! authentic and so informative. Subscribed for sure!
wow!! this was so helpful compared to the other videos I watched. Exactly what I was looking for!! thank you so much for showing this!! You are an excellent teacher. Also help to see the mistakes or what not to do :)
thank you so much, I too had looked for info and came up dry so that is why I made the video:) I'm glad it helped;)
That's interesting you used to work for Radio Shack, I remember I had a couple of products from them as a kid. I love the funny sub-titles you put in. I'm glad I found this video it was only yesterday that I was wondering how to solder in jewelry making as I had an idea for a project. Thanks for sharing.
youre my new best friend! thanks for making it seem so much easier than i have been worrying about. i love your work area messy desks are genius brains thanks!
Very helpful video, and I love the side commentary! LOL! Thanks so much.
if you flux both letters it should be fine. The copper foil is for stuff like glass and stones that do not contain metal, it gives a surface for the solder to stick to. Metal to metal is fine as is as long as it is a solderable metal and you flux it:)
hmmm, I don't know, my tape is copper on both sides, it might be handy to have a silver back if you can see through the glass you are soldering. Just make sure the tape is meant for soldering (aluminum tape is pretty but will not solder) and not just decorative. I bought mine at a stained glass shop and the prices were good plus they offer good advice! Have fun!
Lindsay! You are a crack up! I'm glad I found you. I love your lighthearted manner and the way you leave your "learning curve irregularities" to show how things can go wrong and how to correct them. That is extremely rare in an instructional video. I wonder though whether the silver solder stays silver on the copper pieces? Is there copper colored solder? Sorry, I can't quite see how that works out. Thanks
Great video. I've been feeling artistic and wanted to create using this method. Thank you for helping
Glad it was helpful!
You should run the copper tape through the ring when you're sticking it to the edges of the glass. Then when you tin the copper tape, the ring will get soldered in place in the process. Not only will that create a stronger bond than soldering the ring to the outside of the tinned tape, but you won't have to fiddle around with the third hand gizmo.
By the way, if you ever have any questions about electrical soldering, just ask. I worked at a PCB factory in Pittsfield, Maine in the 1990s, and I soldered about 4 million joints during my time there. I also trained new employees to solder.
And now, thanks to your video, the "I should have bought it, when I saw it, at Marden's" jingle is stuck in my head.
Small world, I am from China Maine and now live in the Bangor area! Thanks for the tip! (and you shouda bought it when you saw it at Mardens!)
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich
I'm from Dexter, which is about 45 minutes from Bangor. I used to go to Bangor a lot; as a kid we often went there on Friday nights for Mom to do some shopping.
When I got my driver's license as a teenager in the early '90s my friends and I went there often to play pool at a place called Top Spot and go to the Space Port arcade at the Bangor Mall (I don't think either place still exists). I hardly ever go there now though. It used to be that if you wanted to buy something that wasn't available in a small town, you went to Bangor, but for the past 15 years or so, I've bought stuff like that online.
I've driven through China several times; never stopped there.
Is there a place called China in the U.S.? I'm just curious. Do the folks there called Chinese?
I am from China, too, but obviously not the same town.
See I told you
There's a town here in Maine, USA called "China". The people from that town are not called "Chinese" that I know of, though I can't say for sure because I don't live there. If they were called "Chinese" it would just be as a joke. Maine has several towns named after countries, such as Norway, Sweden, Mexico, etc. See this picture of a road sign in Maine - i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr278/jessieb1330/DSC06435.jpg
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I know this is an old video, but its my first time seeing it. I love it! 😂 You are so funny, and I love your authenticity lol. This is exactly what my craft area looks like. I just nought a Creative Versa Tool and was looking fir videos on the soldering point that comes with it, subtasks for sharing these ideas.
Lindsay, you provided exactly what I was needing. A nice neat easy to understand 101 course. Big thanks to you for your helpful tips!!
stephin va thanks for commenting, glad it was helpful:)
Very informative video! I've just got a soldering gun for electrical components and despite of me not planning to do crafty business, this was very helpful and entertaining to watch. Thanks for making the video! :)
Lindsey, I just stumbled upon your blog. You are awesome...funny, knowledgeable and spot on with your information. Thank you for what you do, and I am looking forward to following your blog. Lyn
thanks:)
thefrugalcrafter . is stainless steel wire ok?
so helpful! Thank you. I picled up a bunch more sea glass on Kauai this week and a fantastic piece of printed old pottery, which motivated me to finally learn
I'm new to jewelry making and so I appreciate all the good things I learned by watching. Thank you so much!! Are you working with sea glass or stained glass? If sea glass where do you get it from? I've found it on the beach and tossed it back not knowing it was valuable!! OMG.
karen lafontaine this is sea glass:)
Thank you so much for sharing these tips! I have some sea and river glass that I am anxious to try this on! Most enjoyable video !
Absolutely love your personality~~ you make this look so easy and fun! I have to go and buy the things I need to try all of the things I want to solder! Thank you so much!!!!
Susan Bontrager I recommend going to the harware store, it will be the most economical and they have everything you need except for the Masterfoil tape, get that at a local stained glass supplier if you have one or maybe hobbylobby with a coupon.
Thank you! I've been to my small local hardware, they're a little pricey~~ will need a trip to Hobby Lobby!! How awful!! lol Thanks for your inspiring videos!!
I don't think so, you probably need a butane torch for that. Check out fire Mountain Gems, they would know for sure and have the best price on supplies, they have great free tutorials as well. Good luck!
SO useful - thank you very much Lindsay. Just checked your blog too and it is also really informative, thank you!
I'm new to jewelry making and just got a soldering iron for Christmas, super excited. I was just wondering, what if u want a copper colored finish? Also where did u get ur third hand? I live in Hawai'i and it's practically impossible to find much for soldering!
Paige Akana-Harris I would color it with alcohol ink. Do you have a Harbor Frieght store, they have them. Or you can order one from Fire Mountain Gems:)
thanks:) it is a silpat silicone baking mat:) it is heatproof to 500 degrees!