How to Solder Jewelry Using a Soldering Iron

Soldering is a method of joining two pieces of metal using a softer filler metal to create a joint that binds them. Soldering is different from welding in that the pieces are not melted, but rather the filler metal is. If you enjoy making metal jewelry soldering is a skill that you must have.

Instructions

Plug the soldering iron into an electrical outlet to heat it up.

Make a thin paste out of flux and water. Chop the soldering lead into small pieces using a knife. The leads should be at least 2 to 4 millimeters long.

Choose a non-flammable surface where you can solder the jewelry. A metal work bench should do. Take the ends of the metal jewelry and bring them together to the point where you want them to be connected.

Apply the flux paste on the metal joints where they will be soldered using a brush. After applying the paste, pick some of the chopped soldering leads using a tweezer and drop them over the joints where the jewelry will be soldered.

Take the hot soldering iron and set the tip against the joint to be soldered. Hold it there for a moment. When it is warm enough, the flux paste will turn into flakes and then it will melt. The soldering lead will also melt thus connecting the two jewelry ends together. Move the soldering iron away from the joint when the soldering lead has melted.

Wait for the the soldering lead to harden and cool. Clean the remaining flux from the jewelry by pouring the pickle solution into a glass dish and adding water as per the instructions on the package. Then dunk the jewelry in it. Allow it to sit for few minutes. This will remove any grease or oil that has been put on your jewelry by your hands and bring out the shine. Dry the jewelry by wiping it with a clean cloth. Smooth the connected joints using a fine grit sand paper.

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