Join me as I explain the basic tools & supplies needed to begin creating beautiful jewelry using the Tiffany Method for soft soldering! The information contained in this tutorial is strictly what I PERSONALLY have experienced & learned in a years long journey & are my own opinions! Please take what you find useful & leave the rest!
Soft Soldering tools:
- Hakko FX601 soldering iron Amazon.com
- Burnishing tool (popsicle stick, smooth stone, bone or Agate burnisher, etc)
- Heat Resistant Mat
- Disposable brush
- Personal safety mask, eye ware & a fan
- Chain nose pliers dedicated to soldering!!!****IMPORTANT as flux will affect these tools
Materials used:
- Silvergleem lead-free soft solder Amazon
- Old Master’s All Purpose Flux
- 70% rubbing alcohol to pre-clean all items that will be soldered
- Tip Tinner
- Sal Ammoniac block
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