I will always love the parts where you use a practice piece as a tool in the next step of your experimentation process, like soldering two nails together then using it as a ring dowel.
Thaks Compubijou, funny how one thing leads to another when playing and experimenting. I never really plan out a video just have a rough idea before starting. Most of what I film never makes it into the video and other clips seem to fit well … cheers … N
@Nickscreativestuff it does present as natural, like, "oh, hey, I don't have to get an extra tool out now, I'll just use this!" Which is what I like about it. Your videos are just creative all around.
Best homemade solder & video on how to make it that I've ever seen. I'm going to be making this from now on, instead of buying silver solder. Thank you so much.
thanks Mary, I was astonished how well this stuff works and it was so easy to make. It’s well documented that native Americans used to mix brass from bullet cases to make their solder in this way … N
thanks for that Jim, I read the same somewhere recently, that’s what gave me the idea to have a go. I was surprised how well it works. simple and effective … N
Thanks for the info,I believe the Native American Silver smiths used cartridge brass with silver as their alloy. The test procedure was very helpful as I have a quantity of silver solder flat coil sheet I got at auction I need to test.regards. John.🇦🇺🐈⬛😎
thanks for that Denise, my budget rolling mill didn’t really do much it was already quite thin from being flattened under the ceramic tile. good stuff to have around don’t feel I have to be so conservative with solder anymore … N
Hi Kari, i’ve never tried soldering stainless steel i’ve only ever welded it. if you search the web for braising ss i’m sure your find rods that are designed for it. most of them can be used in the same way as soldering and can be hammered flat enabling it to be cut up small and use for jewellery … hope this helps … N
glad it was helpful ganjalf, I was surprised how well this worked … yes borax is a great all-round flux, I tend to try it first for most things … cheers … Nick.
@Nickscreativestuff I actually made a batch last night using old US silver coins, worked like a charm. Only tied stainless to stainless, but I'm impressed. Really cool.
Nick...always a pleasure to watch your mastery of metal...I will too one day. 😀 sooner rather than never. Do you have any sizes on the steel tube that forms the enclosure of the Delf clay. Mike
Thanks for that Lightning-man, surprising what can be achieved when having fun. My favourite casting flask that i’ve made as in this video … th-cam.com/video/yjve_piUha8/w-d-xo.html … was cut from 75x50x3mm rectangle box section. The two sections are about 30mm long … good luck with it … N
This was awesome! I'd love to get in to this, I've made a few rings and what not and would love to step up my game like this. What kind of torch do you use? What's the best materials to start with? Thanks for the truly informative videos.
thanks Mr Bearman, surprising what you can achieve with a simple refillable butane torch the sort used by chef in a kitchen. I would suggest starting with a borax cone and dish as a flux and purchasing some silver solder strip about £8.50 from Cooksongold.com this solder will work on a variety of materials like steel, copper and silver. Copper is a great material to practice with, if you can solder and make it with copper, you can also make it in silver being so similar to work. I test and practice all my jewellery work with copper first before moving on and committing to silver … hope this helps … Nick.
Thanks Torko, I suppose it’s possible to make lots of different soldiers for different uses. I was amazed how well this worked when I tried it, so I didn’t go any further with experimentations. Just happy to find something that works well … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Yeah, did a little search and it is very expensive, they sell it 75% silver, 25% brass. I also noticed, on my side of the worl, it is cheaper to buy silver in coins from a bank than pure silver chunks from dealers and pawnshops. I will make a few different ones. Thanks again.
Traditional silver solder for jewellery making can be expensive, however you don’t use a lot and a batch can last a long time. It works out roughly £1 a gram here in the uk. making your own seems a lot cheaper when using leftovers and scrap silver … good luck with your adventures … N
Hey Nick would appreciate your advice. I'm a gas engineer by trade and using lead free solder to solder jump rings with a view to creating Cuban bracelet and or other bracelets using copper as my material of choice. I've had great success forging rings pendents etc. But when it comes to jump rings using the same lead free solder hammered in to small pieces, the links always break when I attempt to manipulate them to forge what ever style of bracelet. Should I use another type of solder, if so what would you recommend. Thanks in advance 👍🏾
hi Damien, lead free solder is very soft therefore rather weak with some applications. it’s different with deep penetrating capillary joints as with copper water pipes that have lots of surface area and no movement to fatigue the joint. When making jewellery it’s called soldering but is more like braising. The material used for joining is much stronger, harder and melts at a very high temperature. it’s a similar process to lead soldering, the joint needs to be very clean it needs to be tight fitting and a flux needs to be used. High temperature melting soldiers for jewellery making come in a variety of choices so to match the colour of the parent material. Gold colour solders for working with gold and silver colour solders for working with silver. A lot of people making copper Jewellery will use silver solder for joints because it’s easy to use and works well and then copper plate with an electro plating technique to hide the silvery joints. Another option is to use a product called copper copper brazing rod. It can be used like silver solder hammered out flat and cut into tiny pieces the joint will colour match nicely with copper. hope this helps … Nick
good luck with it Damien, you won’t regret learning to solder with jewellery grade silver solder, once practised its a fabulously versatile product … N
Two questions, please. When soldering copper, will the join be small enough to not be noticeable, and are you burning on wood? What type? Thank you very much.
hi Neesr, silver solder joints on copper are mostly very visible. they can be hidden by copperplating over the top by using electro plating or the spent pickle technique. otherwise you could use a product called copper copper brazing rod, cut up small and used in the same way as silver solder it has a very good colour matched to copper. In this video I’m soldering on what’s called a jewellers charcoal block. hope this helps … N
Can I use fine silver powder as a type of solder? Put small amounts on a flat fine silver surface and fuse another fine silver piece to it? I'm Trying to make a pure product with little to no impurities.
Hi Konduct, fine silver fuses very well and is often used for chain making. The heat is concentrated on the joint, and as long as it is touching the joint will fuse nicely. Not sure about two flat services how you would prevent the edges from melting and fusing first. A lot of what I achieve is from time spent playing around and experimenting with ideas … hope you accomplish what you’re trying to do … Nick
Very cool 😂 Is the spike you use to pick up the small dot of silver solder just steel? Could you also explain the technique, looks like the spike is heated intentionally? I guess you want to pick it up but not flow and coat the spike so I’m interested how that’s done?
hi Ian, this technique is called pick soldering. it is where molten solder will temporarily stick to a probe then easily transfer to a parent material that is hot enough to be soldered. you can buy ready-made probes made from titanium that work well. there are other materials that can be used as probes as long as the solder doesn’t flow on them. i’ve seen people use iron binding wire wrapped around a nail. i’ve also seen dirty tweezers working in the same manner. after a bit of practice it is a very quick technique to use … N
i’ve tried tungsten electrodes before, and they seem not to work the molten solder just doesn’t want to stick to it, however they are useful for moving solder say to encourage solder to flow along a joint also great for stirring molten silver in a crucible. although worth experimenting with you may get it to work … N
Hi Joan, i’ve tried a few times without much success. I would guess the commercial stuff is very similar to precious-metal clay. flux binders and very fine powdered solder are probably the main ingredients. I have had a go with solder filings as seen in some Indian jewellers videos dispensed from a sharply cut plastic straw, it sort of worked but was a bit messy for me … good luck with your quest … N
Hi D.r. I’m not sure about that I made this simple silver solder by mixing sterling silver with 33% brass. I presume all the ingredients needed for making solder is already in the brass … N
I will always love the parts where you use a practice piece as a tool in the next step of your experimentation process, like soldering two nails together then using it as a ring dowel.
Thaks Compubijou, funny how one thing leads to another when playing and experimenting. I never really plan out a video just have a rough idea before starting. Most of what I film never makes it into the video and other clips seem to fit well … cheers … N
@Nickscreativestuff it does present as natural, like, "oh, hey, I don't have to get an extra tool out now, I'll just use this!" Which is what I like about it. Your videos are just creative all around.
Thanks, best video never see it, good, simple and easy.
Thanks Rafael, I was surprised how well this stuff works … N
Best homemade solder & video on how to make it that I've ever seen. I'm going to be making this from now on, instead of buying silver solder. Thank you so much.
thanks Mary, I was astonished how well this stuff works and it was so easy to make. It’s well documented that native Americans used to mix brass from bullet cases to make their solder in this way … N
The Navero used bullet cases and silver to make solder in the same way. Nice to see your experimental solder and how it compared. Cheers. Jim
thanks for that Jim, I read the same somewhere recently, that’s what gave me the idea to have a go. I was surprised how well it works. simple and effective … N
I'd say you've got a winner! TFS! Always enjoy seeing what you come up with next 💙
Thanks Kera, I was amazed how well this worked and so simple to make. had to do a video about it … cheers … Nick
Fantastic experiment! Can't wait to make my own 😊
thanks GM, I was amazed how simple and how well this worked … N
Thanks so much for sharing so simple procedure.🙏
thanks Michael, with such great results, I had to share this simple process … N
LOVED THE MUSIC. And a thumbs up for an awesome informative video.
thanks for that Baz, one of my favourite tracks … N
Yep definitely. I learnt a lot during this. Thanks Nick.All the best.
Glad it was helpful … N
Thanks for the info,I believe the Native American Silver smiths used cartridge brass with silver as their alloy.
The test procedure was very helpful as I have a quantity of silver solder flat coil sheet I got at auction I need to test.regards. John.🇦🇺🐈⬛😎
Hi John, I read the same somewhere that’s why I had to give it a go.
I was surprised how well the stuff works. Good luck with your auction find … N
You are a true Metalsmith! Very useful tutorial! And I love the music you used!
I was surprised how well this stuff worked and how easy it was to make. i’ve used this music a few times now I hope I’m not getting too repetitive … N
looks good and works well. Thanks for the video
thanks for that Okie, had to make a video after seeing how well this stuff works … N
thanks for the demo sir..learn a lot
Nice one Nestor … cheers … Nick
❤😊 Very informative! Thank you for sharing your video ❤
Thanks KtLn, had to share this after encountering such great results with this technique … N
Nice one Nick, never stop learning. 👍
thanks for that Ant, life is one long learning … N
nice nick. i send a generous thank you for this. i dont have a rolling press, but i sure know how to use a hammer. good job man
thanks for that Denise, my budget rolling mill didn’t really do much it was already quite thin from being flattened under the ceramic tile. good stuff to have around don’t feel I have to be so conservative with solder anymore … N
Super video!!! 👏
Thanks for that Marco 👍😎👍 … N
What would be the best way to join stainless steel rings? Can they be soldered?
Hi Kari, i’ve never tried soldering stainless steel i’ve only ever welded it.
if you search the web for braising ss i’m sure your find rods that are designed for it. most of them can be used in the same way as soldering and can be hammered flat enabling it to be cut up small and use for jewellery … hope this helps … N
I luv your videos!! I learn something with each one. Thank you for sharing your experiments and knowledge 😉👏
thanks for that Mandi, i’ve learnt so much from TH-cam it’s nice to be able to re-share some of it … N
super cool info, really helpful. didn't know you could just use borax alone as flux either. thanks for sharing.
glad it was helpful ganjalf, I was surprised how well this worked … yes borax is a great all-round flux, I tend to try it first for most things … cheers … Nick.
@Nickscreativestuff I actually made a batch last night using old US silver coins, worked like a charm. Only tied stainless to stainless, but I'm impressed. Really cool.
good to hear it worked for you, didn’t know it worked on stainless … great tip I’ll have to give it a try sometime … cheers … N
@@Nickscreativestuff 👍
Nick...always a pleasure to watch your mastery of metal...I will too one day. 😀 sooner rather than never. Do you have any sizes on the steel tube that forms the enclosure of the Delf clay.
Mike
Thanks for that Lightning-man, surprising what can be achieved when having fun. My favourite casting flask that i’ve made as in this video … th-cam.com/video/yjve_piUha8/w-d-xo.html … was cut from 75x50x3mm rectangle box section. The two sections are about 30mm long … good luck with it … N
Excellent…you could experiment with different ratios to achieve different melting points..
Thanks for the suggestion John, i hadn’t thought of trying that. Definitely give it a go next time … Cheers … Nick
Thanks Nick!
cheers Shaun … N
This was awesome! I'd love to get in to this, I've made a few rings and what not and would love to step up my game like this. What kind of torch do you use? What's the best materials to start with? Thanks for the truly informative videos.
thanks Mr Bearman, surprising what you can achieve with a simple refillable butane torch the sort used by chef in a kitchen. I would suggest starting with a borax cone and dish as a flux and purchasing some silver solder strip about £8.50 from Cooksongold.com this solder will work on a variety of materials like steel, copper and silver.
Copper is a great material to practice with, if you can solder and make it with copper, you can also make it in silver being so similar to work. I test and practice all my jewellery work with copper first before moving on and committing to silver … hope this helps … Nick.
Awesome video. What would make a better solder? What if you mix 50/50? Would it make it a better solder?
Thanks Torko, I suppose it’s possible to make lots of different soldiers for different uses. I was amazed how well this worked when I tried it, so I didn’t go any further with experimentations. Just happy to find something that works well … N
@@Nickscreativestuff Yeah, did a little search and it is very expensive, they sell it 75% silver, 25% brass. I also noticed, on my side of the worl, it is cheaper to buy silver in coins from a bank than pure silver chunks from dealers and pawnshops. I will make a few different ones. Thanks again.
Traditional silver solder for jewellery making can be expensive, however you don’t use a lot and a batch can last a long time. It works out roughly £1 a gram here in the uk. making your own seems a lot cheaper when using leftovers and scrap silver … good luck with your adventures … N
Hey Nick would appreciate your advice. I'm a gas engineer by trade and using lead free solder to solder jump rings with a view to creating Cuban bracelet and or other bracelets using copper as my material of choice. I've had great success forging rings pendents etc. But when it comes to jump rings using the same lead free solder hammered in to small pieces, the links always break when I attempt to manipulate them to forge what ever style of bracelet. Should I use another type of solder, if so what would you recommend. Thanks in advance 👍🏾
hi Damien, lead free solder is very soft therefore rather weak with some applications. it’s different with deep penetrating capillary joints as with copper water pipes that have lots of surface area and no movement to fatigue the joint. When making jewellery it’s called soldering but is more like braising. The material used for joining is much stronger, harder and melts at a very high temperature. it’s a similar process to lead soldering, the joint needs to be very clean it needs to be tight fitting and a flux needs to be used. High temperature melting soldiers for jewellery making come in a variety of choices so to match the colour of the parent material. Gold colour solders for working with gold and silver colour solders for working with silver.
A lot of people making copper Jewellery will use silver solder for joints because it’s easy to use and works well and then copper plate with an electro plating technique to hide the silvery joints.
Another option is to use a product called copper copper brazing rod.
It can be used like silver solder hammered out flat and cut into tiny pieces the joint will colour match nicely with copper.
hope this helps … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Hey Nick, I appreciate your advice once again and will attempt the silver and or copper copper option 👍🏾
good luck with it Damien, you won’t regret learning to solder with jewellery grade silver solder, once practised its a fabulously versatile product … N
Two questions, please. When soldering copper, will the join be small enough to not be noticeable, and are you burning on wood? What type? Thank you very much.
hi Neesr, silver solder joints on copper are mostly very visible. they can be hidden by copperplating over the top by using electro plating or the spent pickle technique. otherwise you could use a product called copper copper brazing rod, cut up small and used in the same way as silver solder it has a very good colour matched to copper.
In this video I’m soldering on what’s called a jewellers charcoal block.
hope this helps … N
Can I use fine silver powder as a type of solder? Put small amounts on a flat fine silver surface and fuse another fine silver piece to it? I'm Trying to make a pure product with little to no impurities.
Hi Konduct, fine silver fuses very well and is often used for chain making. The heat is concentrated on the joint, and as long as it is touching the joint will fuse nicely. Not sure about two flat services how you would prevent the edges from melting and fusing first. A lot of what I achieve is from time spent playing around and experimenting with ideas … hope you accomplish what you’re trying to do … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff Hi! Sorry I was raised in a barn😁 Thank you so much, I think I understand it now. Thanks again🙂🤙
well I hope you still have the barn as a Workshop … N
Hypnotic ... 😵💫
Hi Finke, so maybe I should add some subliminal messages … N
@@Nickscreativestuff 😄 $$$$$ 😵💫
👍💰🤞… N
Let’s suppose I want to make the medium/hard solder. Should I reduce or increase the amount of brass?
Hi Marco, I think you get a harder soldier if you increase the amount of brass mixed in … N
❤ excellent video
Thanks for that Etienne … 👍😎👍 … N
Very cool 😂
Is the spike you use to pick up the small dot of silver solder just steel?
Could you also explain the technique, looks like the spike is heated intentionally? I guess you want to pick it up but not flow and coat the spike so I’m interested how that’s done?
hi Ian, this technique is called pick soldering. it is where molten solder will temporarily stick to a probe then easily transfer to a parent material that is hot enough to be soldered. you can buy ready-made probes made from titanium that work well. there are other materials that can be used as probes as long as the solder doesn’t flow on them. i’ve seen people use iron binding wire wrapped around a nail. i’ve also seen dirty tweezers working in the same manner. after a bit of practice it is a very quick technique to use … N
@@Nickscreativestuff thanks Nick, interesting video BTW 👍
Do you think tungsten would work?
I have plenty for TIG welding
i’ve tried tungsten electrodes before, and they seem not to work the molten solder just doesn’t want to stick to it, however they are useful for moving solder say to encourage solder to flow along a joint also great for stirring molten silver in a crucible. although worth experimenting with you may get it to work … N
Hey Nick since you are a very handy guy can you tell us how to DIY our own silver paste solder
Hi Joan, i’ve tried a few times without much success. I would guess the commercial stuff is very similar to precious-metal clay. flux binders and very fine powdered solder are probably the main ingredients. I have had a go with solder filings as seen in some Indian jewellers videos dispensed from a sharply cut plastic straw, it sort of worked but was a bit messy for me … good luck with your quest … N
resourceful!
Thanks jsl … N
excellent video
thanks for that Peter … N
कृपया टांका बनाने में कितना चांदी जस्ता केडीयम तांबा लेना होगा
Hi D.r. I’m not sure about that I made this simple silver solder by mixing sterling silver with 33% brass. I presume all the ingredients needed for making solder is already in the brass … N
nice 👍
Thanks Hatten … N
Awesome, do you know how to make hard and extra hard?
Hi Juan, no i’ve not got that far with it … I would guess different combinations of silver, copper, zinc and brass good luck with it … Nick
@@Nickscreativestuff thanks a lot. I love your Chanel
Nice to hear that … cheers … N
Bro you are from India, as Ganpati Bappa song lyrics is played in background.
Hi God Lover, i’m very English living here in the UK. Having an eclectic taste in music if I hear something that grabs me, I tend to use it … N
Very nice taste bro, love and support from India bro and you do very well bro 👍.
thanks for that God Lover, all the way out there in India … N
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thanks chandra … N
দাদা,২১কেরেট সিলভার সোল্ডার কিভাবে বানায় শিখিয়ে দিন উপকার হবে ধন্যবাদ
Hi Ajit, being a hobbyist I’ve never worked with gold … hope you find what you’re looking for … N
Noice!
Thanks Jirup … N
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thanks Tomasz … N
😊
👍😎👍 N
Showw demais. 🤝🏽🇧🇷
thanks ghostprotocol … N
Indian style solder
Music is also indian
only but the best … N
and evaporating zinc.....
it’s commonly recommended that all soldering is done in a well ventilated space … N
Gold taka batao