Soldering for Jewelry Making Beginner to Confident Solderer

Learn jewelry soldering techniques, ring soldering, heat control, and practical methods for strong, clean solder joints.
What you'll learn

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Learn everything you need to solder jewelry like a pro; tools, heat control, and joining silver and gold with clean, strong seams
Set up a safe soldering workspace and follow protocols to prevent burns, fires, and gas leaks.
Master heat control (ambient vs point heating) to solder silver and gold without burning the joint.
Perform point, linear, and surface soldering confidently on real jewelry pieces.
Solder a simple ring and jump ring with a clean, strong, and seamless joint.
Control solder flow and use heat to guide solder into hard-to-reach areas.
Identify and troubleshoot common soldering problems, including poor flow and uneven heating.
Requirements

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No prior jewelry making or soldering experience required
Basic soldering tools: a soldering torch, soldering board, tweezers, and solder pick Flux (borax), solder, and a few jump rings or scrap metal pieces for practice
A safe, well-ventilated workspace free of flammable materials nearby and basic protective equipment, including apron, container of water, metal cooling plate
Description

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Learn the essential skills of jewelry soldering and build the confidence to work with heat, solder, and metal at the jewelry bench.
Build Your Jewelry Soldering Skills Through Practical Techniques
This course isPart 2 of a jewelry-making course, but it is also designed to stand alone. If your goal is simply to learn jewelry soldering, you can take this course independently and focus directly on developing your soldering skills.
In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of jewelry soldering and how to control heat to create strong, clean, and reliable solder joints. We'll start with essential soldering tools and safety practices, then move into the principles of heat control and the different types of soldering used in jewelry making.
You'll learn how to prepare metal properly, position and align parts, apply solder, and control heat so the solder flows where you want it to. The course covers point soldering, including practicalring soldering and jump ring soldering, followed by linear and surface soldering techniques.
You'll see these techniques demonstrated practically at the jewelry bench, with a focus on understanding what is happening with the metal and solder rather than simply following steps. You'll also learn why proper fitting, alignment, cleanliness, and even heating are so important for creating strong and clean solder joints.
By the end of the course, you'll have a better understanding of how solder behaves, how heat transfers through metal, and how to control your torch during different soldering applications. You'll be able to approach basic jewelry soldering projects with a clearer understanding of the process and greater confidence at the bench.
This course is ideal for beginners, jewelry makers, and anyone who wants to learn or improve their jewelry soldering skills through practical demonstrations.
About the Instructor
Joseph Zaroukian is a professional Master Jeweler based in the New York and New Jersey area, with extensive experience in high-end jewelry creation, restoration, and fabrication. His work reflects years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of fine jewelry craftsmanship. His professional work includes complex and delicate repairs forhigh-end jewelry, where precision, careful heat control, and strong technical skills are essential.To see the level of craftsmanship behind his work, you can also visit Joseph Zarokian's website and explore his collection of handmade jewelry, designs, and unique pieces.
Who this course is for

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Complete beginners who want to learn jewelry soldering from scratch, with no prior experience.
Jewelry-making students looking to strengthen their soldering fundamentals and heat control skills.
Anyone who has struggled with burnt solder, weak joints, or uneven soldering and wants to fix it.
Hobbyists and craft enthusiasts who want to learn how to solder rings, metal sheets, and jump rings.
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