How to Make Crystal Pendants- Soft Solder Method

I have made my own jewelry for over a year now and love it so much. I hope you enjoy this little tutorial on how I make some of them.
Supply list
crystals
Rubbing alcohol
soldering iron
3/16 soldering tip
Flux paste
flux brush
black back copper tape
burnishing stick
scissors
Lead free solder. 97/3
jump rings
pliers
wooden clothes pins

Пікірлер: 41

  • @annealanacrutchfield
    @annealanacrutchfieldАй бұрын

    This is the most helpful video I’ve found yet! Beautiful, thank you!

  • @Keith-rk4td
    @Keith-rk4td4 ай бұрын

    Wow this is very cool!! Kinda like stained glass type of tech!! You really got my wheels moving!!🥰

  • @pennyconcha7062
    @pennyconcha7062 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! So cool! Thank you so much for the demo!.

  • @Sophiliatea
    @Sophiliatea3 ай бұрын

    The necklaces look beautiful! I’d love to start making some too, thanks for the video 😊

  • @user-jt8fe1yx3z
    @user-jt8fe1yx3z8 ай бұрын

    very neat. I definitely want to try it. thanks!

  • @heartfelt-journeys
    @heartfelt-journeys Жыл бұрын

    This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much!

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    Your so very welcome!!

  • @davidhill1220
    @davidhill1220 Жыл бұрын

    So many tips and tricks Thanks a ton ! Patricia

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @ZeeGrace999
    @ZeeGrace9993 ай бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial.

  • @lauriesbella1252
    @lauriesbella12527 ай бұрын

    That was cool.

  • @RaraAvis1138
    @RaraAvis113810 ай бұрын

    Thank you, now ive got the fire to finally do this, yay! At least the supplies are cheap!

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    10 ай бұрын

    Your welcome! That's why I chose this method to start with, we already had a soldering iron and the supplies didn't break the bank. Have fun creating!! I would love to hear about what you make.

  • @RaraAvis1138

    @RaraAvis1138

    10 ай бұрын

    @@wednesday2222 I will & I can't wait to do this! Soon....❤️

  • @miladmohamadaleiha5196
    @miladmohamadaleiha519625 күн бұрын

    I can’t buy a adaptive solder iron…will a 100w solder iron so the thing?

  • @nene2386
    @nene23869 ай бұрын

    I Love it 😍 May I ask Where do you perches the black back copper tape or any good copper tape from 🌙 ✨

  • @MemphisGal
    @MemphisGal8 ай бұрын

    I have looked a lot of places and googled different ways, but I can't find a burnishing stick that looks like that flat white one with a blunt end like yours. All I find are metal ones. Where did you get the one you have?

  • @user-ub5gp9hr2y
    @user-ub5gp9hr2y Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for the tutorial. I'm excited to give it a try. Love how they turned out. Can I ask -- what's your ventilation set-up like? I'm not sure what sort of fan/vent to invest in.

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a box fan in my window facing outward, the door shut (its a bathroom), and the bathroom fan on. I also wear a respirator.

  • @katarinadaljemar3762

    @katarinadaljemar3762

    10 ай бұрын

    Q.

  • @eosdesignsstudio629
    @eosdesignsstudio6296 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU - EXCELLENT VIDEO- CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS WITH SOME OF MY BEACHCOMBING TREASURES!

  • @ChrisMercredi
    @ChrisMercredi2 жыл бұрын

    I love this video, where is that little helper from your cooking videos?

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't want her to get a burn so I don't let her help me with this. She helps me string beads though :)

  • @jeanneb3351
    @jeanneb335110 ай бұрын

    What size copper tape are you using? Do you mind sharing your vendor?

  • @jonathanlogan1657
    @jonathanlogan16576 ай бұрын

    I did this to a quartz crystal and after a week the cap came off. How do I prevent this from happening?

  • @mah0058
    @mah0058 Жыл бұрын

    I have done similar top to glass. They do not stay. Fall apart after about 2 to 3 weeks

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    I have had some that are over a year old and get worn regularly. My favourite one gets worn at least once a week, and it looks new. You have to make sure to clean the crystal (or glass) very well to remove any oil from your hands and making sure to burnish it VERY well is a must. Also maybe the glass is too smooth to have a cap stay on well, I find with a crystal it's uneven and irregular, and I feel like that helps keep it from falling off.

  • @kanadakanadakanada
    @kanadakanadakanada Жыл бұрын

    Are the jump rings silver plated or sterling Silver?

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    This one are plated

  • @phapaws4103
    @phapaws4103 Жыл бұрын

    can I do that with silver grain?

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    no, silver grain has a higher melting point and requires different tools and techniques.

  • @phapaws4103

    @phapaws4103

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wednesday2222 what method should I do then? I wanna make bezel for irregular shape side like slice agate with silver sterling or pure silver, but keep the shape like that and confuse how to make it 😅 soft soldering has the closest result

  • @pennyconcha7062
    @pennyconcha7062 Жыл бұрын

    what kind of copper tape?

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    I tend to use the black backed copper foil tape, I use 3/8, but 1/4 is usually recommended, it lasts ALONG time, im still on my first roll from 1.5 years ago lol, I cut the width down often.

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry for the late reply!!

  • @CarinaTambun
    @CarinaTambun Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, does the copper tape would turn into rust or it doesn't? thank you for the video ❤✨

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    Жыл бұрын

    Copper does not rust, and if it's completely covered by the solder it won't turn green

  • @phimolenacukh

    @phimolenacukh

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@wednesday2222will the solder iron rust instead?

  • @melodychest9020
    @melodychest9020Ай бұрын

    You ever thought of using a vise?! Does not look crash hot with all the solder smacked right on top like that. Besides all this will corrode over time and that bale will develop weakness over time. Good idea but you need to refine the finish of this so badly! I would wrap some decent copper or silver thickish wire around the copper wrap and make a bale at the top .. a much more better looking and durable solution.

  • @troyhanson4730
    @troyhanson47302 жыл бұрын

    So, no more gluten free videos?

  • @wednesday2222

    @wednesday2222

    2 жыл бұрын

    There will definitly be more gluten free videos. Just wanted to share one of my other hobbies :)