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Learn how to use paste and wire solder
Wire Solder is sold in 1 foot lengths. It is used with Flux during the soldering process. Solder Paste allows for very precise application.
Time Traveler
Riveting, stamping, metal forging, and soldering...ALL in one project!
How many of our classes can you combine in one piece of jewelry?
Consider it a challenge!
This project is an intermediate-advanced level.
Tools And Materials
Tools
- Kiln Brick
- Blazer Butane Torch
- Solder Picks, Set of 3
- Cool Cup with Gripping Tweezers
- Penny Brite
- Beginning Stamping Checklist
- Perfect Penmanship Number Set 5/64" (2mm)
- Typewriter Uppercase Letter Stamp Set 5/64" (2mm)
- Asterisk Design Stamp - 1/16" (1.6mm)
- 3/32" Period Design Stamp
- 1/16" Riveting System - Check out this great tutorial before you start!
- Tronex Razor Flush Cutter, Extra Lrg Oval Head, #5613 - These cutters are specifically useful for heavy gauge wires.
- Large Wrap and Tap Pliers - Use these to create the large sized rings. Once you solder the ring you can "stretch" them into an oval shape by inserting your round pliers into the center of the ring. Open the pliers until it stretches the ring into an oval!
- Medium Wrap and Tap Pliers - Use these pliers to create your small rings.
- German Long Round Nose Pliers
- Chasing Hammer - Check out this great tutorial before you start! Once you make all of your rings, you can flatten them with the chasing hammer.
Materials
- Sterling Silver 1 1/2" (38mm) Pressed Circle w/Raised Edge
- Copper Medium Spoked Cog, 24g
- Sterling Silver 7/8" (22mm) Pressed Circle w/Raised Edge
- Copper Large Solid Cog, 24g
- 12g Copper Wire, 2 ft
- Sterling Silver 16mm Swivel Clasp
- 14g Sterling Silver, round, dead soft wire-1/2 oz (~2.35 ft)
- 16g Sterling Silver, round, dead soft wire-1/2 oz (~3.9 ft)
- Silver Solder Paste MEDIUM, 1/2 oz
- Sterling Silver 3.8mm x 6.2mm I.D. 16g Oval J.R., pk of 10
- Assorted Brass Rivet Accents
- Nickel Silver Knurled Rivet Accents
- Copper Star Rivet Accents
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