Soldering

This troubleshooting tutorial from Ganoksin instructors Pattie Parkhurst and Richard Sweetman highlights some common soldering problems and their solutions. Pattie...

Learn the basics of soldering from Ganoksin instructors Pattie Parkhurst and Richard Sweetman. They walk you through the fundamentals like...

This tutorial from Ganoksin instructors Pattie Parkhurst and Richard Sweetman features various soldering methods that you can implement to improve...

Ganoksin instructor Kelly Jean Conroy teaches you how to make a sterling silver picture frame pendant in this video. Follow...

With so many torches on the market, a first-time buyer can be quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions...

Watch as Ganoksin instructor Kelly Jean Conroy takes you through the steps of soldering a bezel cup to a ring...

Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to solder two rings together. By soldering the base of the bands together, the rings will...

I took in a broken hollow rope chain bracelet for repair this week. The bracelet had caught on a desk...

Technical Briefs deals with technical concerns of interest to a wide audience, addressing topics as diverse as vanguard technology and...

In many countries, regulations govern the caratage of gold solders used to make jewellery and, with few exceptions, gold solder...

Repair jewelers are frequently called upon to solder close in to a set gemstone. Besides the normal dangers of heating...

Fire scale or fire stain is a reddish purple toned 'bloom' or 'stain' that appears on silver/copper alloys such as...

Medical hemostats and forceps make good clips for wire solder. Soldering clips for soldering work may be made from cotter...

Soldering is probably the most commonly used and least understood operation performed in the jewelry industry. Most jewelers know how...

OK. You have just brought home your first acetylene tank and are ready to attach your new acetylene/air torch. This...

True damascus steel is made by a casting process utilizing very high carbon steel. The material is held at or...

Mokume gane translated from Japanese means "wood eye metal." This rare metal lamination process was developed and used by Japanese...

While goldsmiths normally strive to have their solder flow easily, there are times you don't want it to flow, such...

After 25 years as a jeweler, first as a student, an apprentice, an instructor, and now a master instructor and...

Sterling silver alloys typically contain about 7.5 percent copper, an addition that not only provides strength to the otherwise pure...

One of the most revolutionary advances in recent years, apart from laser welding, is the method of setting stones in...

I was recently asked for some advice on how to solder a very small bezel setting to a thin wire...

There is a great way of doing very complex and repeated solderings in one go. This very important method uses...

Platinum is a very durable metal, so prongs will last a long time. However, it is sometimes necessary to re-tip...

Myth: Magnesia blocks are superior soldering surfaces to charcoal blocks: A topic that seems to raise a fair amount of...

A short review of construction and soldering principles would be a good idea at this point. They're fairly basic. Principles...

Joints that fit well make soldering a snap. The next time you need to solder or fuse a bezel, try...

There are a number of methods for plique a jour, a filigree technique that allows light to shine through the...

I'm going to do something different in this issue. Instead of taking you through the steps involved in putting a...

I first discovered Allan Adler's Silversmithing Shop about 23 years ago when I arrived in Southern California to begin my...

Soldering is a delicate and sometimes difficult process especially when you need to solder very close to a previous solder...

Okay, so this is a bit esoteric. I mean, how many people do you know that make silver whistles. It...

For the illusion of "floating objects" Helen I. Driggs shares her technique, a step by step guide, on how to...

The second video was to be about setting up your bench and a basic set of tools you will need...

Richard Reinhardt's best-known pieces today are silver bracelets, constructed in concave or convex forms that curve smoothly and logically in...

Soldering/welding with a Spirig (Swiss) Hydrogen torch.

Follow along with industry favorite and Argentium Silver expert as she shares a variety of tips for working with Argentium...

From the Editor: It’s happened to everyone. You’re working on a project and everything is going along well until…. Oops....

How To Safely Set Up a Propane / Oxygen Torch with Rio Grande's Mark Nelson

One observation on the career of John Prip (more often called Jack) is the way in which the man and...

Master Jeweler Jay Whaley demonstrates Solderite soldering boards. Key features include durability, heat reflective, clean to use, lightweight, rapid cool...

It is not uncommon for moving parts to wear out. This is to be expected because of increased friction as...

Debunking a soldering myth There are many myths about heating pieces during soldering that can cause innumerable problems during relatively...

Design ideas often begin one way, then evolve into something different. Such was the case with Robin Waynee's two-sided palladium...

Repairing broken chains is one of the two most often preformed jobs in the shop. (Sizing rings is the other)...

Creating the Mounting. Handmade ring created using findings from Southeastern Findings (sefindings.com). Basic finger ring construction demonstrated and use of...

There are many myths about heating pieces during soldering that can cause innumerable problems during relatively simple soldering operations. In...

In this continuing series of videos on soldering from Rio Grande, Mark Nelson explains how to select the right torch...

Demonstration of soldering filigree using a solder pick. 3D filigree-by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, Author of Silver Threads, Making Wire Filigree Jewlery...

This page provides some helpful tips when it comes to resizing damaged rings with stones. Read on for more. When...

Let Jewelry Arts Institute solve half of your soldering problems.

Rio Grande carries the Orion Jewelry Welder - an affordable laser welding alternative for all jewelers. These welders provide three...

www.jewelryarts.com Understand your acetylene torch.

The soldering process, used extensively in all aspects of jewelry manufacturing and repair, joins two or more pieces of metal...

Demonstration of soldering filigree using a solder pick. 3D filigree-by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, Author of Silver Threads, Making Wire Filigree Jewlery-...

Melissa Muir demonstrates and walks you through how to create a tube setting. For more tips and tutorials visit, http://design.kcjewelbox.com...

handmade jewelry made ??of silver.

About five years ago, Robert Fairbank, John Reynolds and I created a "living entity" called Goldsmiths 3 in Concord, Massachusetts....

how to make your own solder

In this video i show the first step fabricating a silver violin by producing the rips.

Beads Baubles & Jewels

Making of a custom 10 y gold Versace link necklace, polishing and finished piece,,thanks blingbling.ca

A swivel soldering unit. For more information visit: http://www.WhaleyWorkshops.com

Rio Grande carries the Orion Jewelry Welder - an affordable laser welding alternative for all jewelers. These welders provide three...

As a traditional symbol of good luck, this piece is inspired by the horseshoe. It is dedicated to the power...

Banksy is a UK Stencil artist.This is a pendant made from a stencil titled'There Is Always Hope'

www.jewelryarts.com How to make hoop earrings. video courtesy of about.com

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For more information about the artist, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/akeloIT

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make a simple pair of bezel set earrings. video courtesy of about.com

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make a bead wrapped ring. video courtesy of about.com

Boxes: Marquis cut garnets 3 / 6 - 6 stones. phianites - 40 white stones (stone size of the smallest...

Rio Grande carries the Orion Jewelry Welder - an affordable laser welding alternative for all jewelers. These welders provide three...

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make silver stacking rings. video courtesy of about.com

Learn how to make silver hammered earrings. video courtesy of about.com

How to make a simple silver ring

Welcome to Stacey Rhodes Jewelry Designs, where we will detail all of the steps involved in adding a new piece...

Here you can see an 8mm mokum gan style band being created from silver strip and mokum patterned sheet. Mokum...

www.jewelryarts.com How to make a chain link necklace. video courtesy of about.com

How to make a simple silver ring

final segment of a filigree demo-larimar pendant with 3D filigree-using soldering pick

Irish symbol of friendship, love and loyalty. Silver Ring. Dark-blue topaz stone, and natural pearls. P.s. wonderful gift for your...

www.jewelryarts.com Learn how to make reticulated earrings. video courtesy of about.com

www.jewelryarts.com Learn to make bangle bracelets. video courtesy of about.com

www.jewelryarts.com How to make a bead wrapped pendant. video courtesy of about.com

Sterling silver tattoo style pendant for etsy,with personalised engraved name

the casting polishing assembly of the 10 k yellow Versace custom necklace

Casting and fabrication of 14k gold ring for Tanzanite.