Hi I just want to ask any help in this issue, when i do soldering with multiple soldering the work that done and sold it is melting and disconnected while i am soldering other part so in this case how can i do soldering other part without any effects on previous work?
This is a good question, a lot of people especially the beginners they have a problem with it, when soldering you have 3 types of solder, hard, medium and easy solder, the link below is one of my RU-vid videos that will explain the difference between them and when to use them, when you start your project divided your soldering into 3 part, in the first part you use the hard solder, the second part you use the medium and last one you use the easy solder. Personally I try to solder multiple pieces and embellishments at the same time using hard solder, doing that it makes my soldering fast and a lot simpler, in order to do that I use my third hand Hummingbirds to hold everything in place, I also have another video about the Hummingbirds you can look for it. Here’s the RU-vid video about the type of solder. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TGCJL1qfulo.html
Hi Jenelle, I do make them myself and here are the list of the different ones and prices. There’s also a video showing how to use them, I’m not sure if you’ve watched it or not, but here’s the link. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DJo9fGQS_KI.html Hummingbirds prices Single point Long 2" L x 1” W x ½” Thick $32 Single point Medium 1.5" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $28 Single point Small 1" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $24 Single point 2" L x 1” W with double plates for weight adjustment $32 Tri-Hummingbirds with 3 different tips, pointed tip, flat tip & "V" shape $45
I’m glad you liked the video and thank you for watching, also a lot of people think that my third-hand Hummingbirds aren’t good because of heat sink but what they don’t know is I designed them specifically for that reason so you don’t burn the bezels or any small embellishments and once they use them they can’t live without them.
Very good video. I love the peace and clarity that you share with us. As an absolute beginner I appreciate how you show the process and challenges :) thank you so much 🙏🏻💕
I just discovered you, and am sad to see there aren’t many videos. I hope you’ll make more. I’m a beginner, and need direction on how to repair mistakes.
Hello Kathy, thanks for watching my videos and I will try to upload more videos if I can. However, if you have any questions or need any help please don’t hesitate to ask, you can contact me directly using my email address ( eg.therockman@gmail.com ).
I make them. Here are the different types and prices of the Hummingbirds, have a look and let me know what you want, I do use PayPal, also I have a RU-vid video that shows the different types and how to use them, the link is below. Thanks, Elie Ghanime Hummingbirds prices Single point Long 2" L x 1” W x ½” Thick $32 Single point Medium 1.5" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $28 Single point Small 1" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $24 Single point 2" L x 1” W with double plates for weight adjustment $32 Tri-Hummingbirds with 3 different tips, pointed tip, flat tip & "V" shape $45 Here’s a video to show you the different types of Hummingbirds and how you can use them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DJo9fGQS_KI.html
I do make them. Here are the different types and prices of the Hummingbirds, have a look and let me know what you want, I do use PayPal, also I have a RU-vid video that shows the different types and how to use them, the link is below. Thanks, Elie Ghanime Hummingbirds prices Single point Long 2" L x 1” W x ½” Thick $32 Single point Medium 1.5" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $28 Single point Small 1" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $24 Single point 2" L x 1” W with double plates for weight adjustment $32 Tri-Hummingbirds with 3 different tips, pointed tip, flat tip & "V" shape $45 Here’s a video to show you the different types of Hummingbirds and how you can use them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DJo9fGQS_KI.html
These are the Hummingbirds I make, Here are the different types and prices of the Hummingbirds, have a look and let me know what you want, I do use PayPal, also I have a RU-vid video that shows the different types and how to use them, the link is below. Thanks, Elie Ghanime Hummingbirds prices Single point Long 2" L x 1” W x ½” Thick $28 Single point Medium 1.5" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $22 Single point Small 1" L x 1” W x ½" Thick $18. Single point 2" L x 1” W with double plates for weight adjustment $28 Tri-Hummingbirds with 3 different tips, pointed tip, flat tip & "V" shape $38 Here’s a video to show you the different types of Hummingbirds and how you can use them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DJo9fGQS_KI.html
I have a website but it’s not up yet, you can message me on messenger and Facebook it’s under Elie Ghanime or you can email me at eg.therockman@gmail.com
I was curious, before you hard soldered the bezel and the twisted wire to the backplate had you already soldered the bezel and twisted wire closed? If so did you use hard solder for that as well? Thank you!
Yes I did, but you have to be careful not to concentrate the flames on that area, concentrate the heat more on the base plate, heat control is the trick and be quick so you don’t stay in one area for too long.
@@ElieGhanimeEG Great! It's good to know you can use hard solder for the bezel closing and for the first solder of the whole piece when adding more embellishments. Thank you so much!
Hi Elie, I'd love to see a video on soldering multiple backplates to a cuff bracelet. Since the coff has to be formed prior to soldering the backplates on, I can't quite wrap my head around how to do that. I thought about binding wire, but afraid that would wreck my fine silver bezels.
Hello Dianne, for the last couple of months I’ve been working on a different project (not related to silversmithing 😊) and I’m not done yet otherwise I would add that video for you. However, you can send your question to one of the best that makes a lot of cuffs and she may have a video for you, her name is Roberta Pihl and she’s on Facebook, she also has a group called Metal Art Misfits, if you’re not a member you should be. I hope this will help you and Sorry again for not making the video.
I have 2 of your hummingbirds and use them when I have smaller soldering jobs. They work great when just the stem is near the flame, because I noticed when the back (weight) is too close to a project they are a big heat sink and I too melted gallery wire bezel before seeing this video. But they’re perfect for earring posts, applying embellishments, holding thin ring shanks down, etc.
Hello Lorraine, I designed the hummingbirds to draw the heat with the tip and the large body (weight) will draw the heat from the pin and store it there away from your work. I personally use them on all my soldering projects large or small, the other thing you have to watch is heat control, make sure the flame is moving at all time and not pointing in one area. Thanks
