Soldering Steel Wire Jewelry
The one i am using is a small butane powered plumbers torch by ronson which i got for about 30 at walmart.
Soldering steel wire jewelry. Lead free solder wire special flux in solder wire for soldering stainless steel iron sheets etc multi functional solder wire 0 8mm 100g 16 99 16. The soldering iron needs to be tinned on the tip using a file to clean it then zinc chloride and 50 50 solder. Sterling silver wire or jump rings. For stainless steel an acid flux removes oxides from the steel surface and helps the metals stick together.
Step 1 put together your soldering area. Butane refills are about 2 each and fill it up almost twice. I got mine in a set from home depot for about 5 but just about any kind of long thin steel rod will work. Get it as soon as wed.
How to solder steel wire by melissa j. Want to solder electrical wire or another electronic component to a piece of stainless steel. You can make jewelry sculptures and kitchenware from the material. Arrange soldering clamps over this fireproof surface and place your.
Soldering jewelry is an option for those in search of diy fixes for broken parts like clasps clips and cuffs. The key to making solder bind to stainless steel is treating it with flux before soldering. Stainless steel bowls platters pots and pans are prized as kitchenware. 20 gauge sliver 304 stainless steel wire length 328 ft for sculpting wire artistic wire beading wire craft wire jewelry craft making.
To solder steel wire together follow the soldering process for silver wire. Stainless steel sheet metal can be formed fabricated and soldered to make all kinds of household items. The joint will only be as strong as the silver solder itself. 4 2 out of 5 stars 70.
You can do it if you have the right flux in this case superio. Flux is an oily or watery substance depending on the type that cleans metal surfaces so they bind better. Soldering stainless steel can be tricky so take care when preparing to solder. You can silver solder stainless to itself or to brass or copper to make easier connections without risk of corrosion problems.
99 17 88 100 g get it as soon as wed sep 2. You can use any silver solder but you will need an acid based flux. Cardas soldering wire quad eutectic silver solder with rosin flux 1 4 lbs 113g roll. Lay a large ceramic tile on a flat work surface and place a few fire bricks on top of it.