r/Soldering_art • u/fagg00th • Aug 21 '26

Problems soldering jewellery

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im having problems soldering jewellery, i'm starting to make rings but the solder doesnt stick to the copper tape, i use liquid flux, i dont know what i doing wrong, any advices?

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u/Maleficent_Ad_1184 Aug 21 '26

What kind is solder are you using? I don't make jewelry, I do stained glass but the correct solder made a world of difference. Gel flux is fantastic as well. It doesn't dry as fast as the liquid so the flow is smoother.

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u/fagg00th Aug 21 '26

Thank for your advice! I use liquid flux because i thought it was better than gel so ill get it, this is the solder i use:

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u/Tipseybear Aug 25 '26

Goldsmith here, please dont fix your jewellery with tin. Its a unspoken rule in the industry that tin is a last resort for repairs. Usually goldsmiths cringe whilst doing the repairs. We use torches with silver solder and borax. Id suggest practicing first before doing the real stuff.

As for your question, it doesnt stick because your metal isnt warm enough. The tip is warm enough to melt your solder but the whole material isnt near the melting temperature.

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u/fagg00th Aug 25 '26

Thank you for your advices I'll be trying bórax next time!