15. How To Weld Super Fine Chain with No Jump Rings - Free Permanent Jewelry Training
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I show you how to weld a permanent bracelet (forever bracelet) with pearls and beads threaded onto the chain, using the Orion Micro Welder mPulse. The chain that I use is a sterling silver beading chain, which I wholesale.The diameter is 0.5mm (24 ga), thin enough to go through regular sized pearls, 4mm Swarovski bicones and many standard beads.
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The chain is fine, and like any fine chain that you cannot fit a jump ring through, it is more challenging to weld together securely. I came up with a method: balling up the chain ends on either side. You can do this by gently touching the ends of the chain and then zap. Or you can do them individually at 5w - 7w power. This will give it more volume.
Then put the two ends of the chain together to weld, just as you would the ends of a jump ring. Both sides must touch.
The result is the shape of a bead - the two balls melt together to form a tiny bead. You can leave it as it is, or you can press down with pliers. Also, sometimes, if your hand or the chain shifts, it may not be completely straight (forms a V-shape). You simply use a pair of pliers to tap together gently, as you roll the chain around. As a result, the shain will straighten and the bead of silver will flatten out to be similar to the shape of the chain.
The chain I used in this video is:
0.5mm Swage Beading Chain 925 Silver made in Italy (online product code Ci11S) - $4.51/m ($1.38/ft) at the time of video posting.
Also available is a thicker version 0.6mm (22 ga) (online product code is Ci10S) - $5.04/m ($1.54/ft). Please NOTE: the thicker version does not go through small holed pearls.
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Balling the ends makes so much sense! Clever!
Thank you!!!
thank you for all your videos! I've learned so much from you.
I'm so glad! You've made my day. I specialize in wholesaling components, including premium chains, jump rings and charms for permanent bracelets. However, I started out buying the welder for my other jewelry making years ago, when they first came out with the machine. I love it.
love how that turned out!
Thanks! It was fun and so many possibilities!
Beautiful bracelet 😊❤️🙏🏻
Thank you! 😊
Amazing Dana!! 💜
Thank you, Sydney!! I just also posted one with the fine curb chain I showed you briefly. I think balling method is actually the easiest to replicate and succeed each time.
Are these pliers you’re using to flatten the ball have teeth or flat surfaced?
they are flat - no teeth.
Hi! Thank you so much for your video! I have a question. If I am making the ball on the side with the third hand (and not making the ball on the other side at that time), would I not need to put the grounding pliers closer to the side with the third hand?...then move it to the other side to make that ball? Thank you so much for any advice because I am literally just starting (got my machine yesterday). Also, what kind of eraser to you use at the end?
I realize now that the grounding pliers/clip does not need to be super close to the area being zapped, as long as it is clipped onto the chain, it is fine. It distance seems to matter very little for the electricity to conduct.
this is so interesting. Is the Orion welder used here still for sale or is there a more current version?
It is still for sale - with a slightly updated model. The Orion is the best micro welder ever made.
Do you have a link to the third arm?
they’re sold out but you should look look online. Sometimes they’re called third hand, or third hand with base. Most silversmithing supply stores sell these. They’re not expensive. They’re weighted, so it makes life easier
Can you weld 925 silver and 925 silver jump rings? Mine just seem to be burning and making a bigger gap?
You certainly can weld jump rings - they are, in fact, the easiest to weld. I have the video on common mistakes in welding that would cause that and how to prevent it. Maybe you will find that helpful.
Where did you get the long pliers and the cylinder that the bracelet goes around?
That is called a third arm jewelry clip (sometimes called third hand). You can find that at PePe Tools and any silversmithing supplies. You use that to help hold things while soldering - it's weighted at the bottom. Hope this helps. You can email me with your location and I can tell you who might have it in your area or willing to ship. Dana@stonesandfindings.com
Can you show welding a jump ring and a stone?
That's a great idea. I'll do that. Thanks for the suggestion.
Does this also work for gold-filled chains?
Yes, it does! I have video on whether you can weld gold filled and the effects of it.
Where can I purchase this tool?🙏🏾
You can buy it from PePe Tools (they're the largest distributor of Orion line up of micro welders and have excellent after sale service). I can credit you for the commission with the chains I wholesale. f you want to purchase one, and buy through the following link, you'll get a great price and warranty, and I will get a commission IF and ONLY IF you buy WITHIN 48hrs of clicking the link - you can click again later. Here is the link to the Orion Micro Welder that I purchased and used in my video, and you can ask them about accessories and parts for the welder:bit.ly/mpulse30
Could you wear sunglasses for protection of eyes
Oh, I am seeing this comment now and had written elsewhere - yes, wear sunglasses is better than no protection against the intense light flash. There are darkened protective glasses. It takes a bit of getting used to because they're very dark. I would suggest that you have bright light at the work station and wear those. It's the intense flash that you want to protect your eyes from. It's ok for the occasional flash, but if you're doing this all day, it's not good!