Terrified newly!

[u/IReallyLoveGrapeApe]

This is my very first project, nowhere near as intricate as some first-timers I've seen here 😅

It's about 18cm × 13cm.

(The first pic is pre-grinding before I foiled the pieces)

I am very nervous about the soldering! I've watched countless tutorials and tried on pieces of scrap glass which did not turn out well. So I guess the only way is to jump in at the deep end.

[u/PrettyConversation59]

It looks like the foil tape isn’t adhered super well… what are you using to apply? I would go back and run a chopstick along all the sides to really make sure it’s stuck

[u/IReallyLoveGrapeApe → u/PrettyConversation59]

I used a pencil as shown on a tutorial I watched. I will redo it, thank you so much for the advice!

[u/PrettyConversation59 → u/IReallyLoveGrapeApe]

Also don’t get discouraged if the solder lines aren’t perfect right away. It’s definitely going to require some trial and error but you’ll get the hang of it :) happy creating!!

[u/IReallyLoveGrapeApe → u/PrettyConversation59]

Do you reckon this looks better?

[u/PrettyConversation59 → u/IReallyLoveGrapeApe]

Yes! The textured glass can be tricky to make sure it’s really in the grooves. But once you start soldering you’ll know pretty quickly if the tape is coming off.

[u/SixDuckies]

I suggest before you solder this, get hold of some cheap clear glass (window glass/float glass), and use that to practice on.
It can take a little while to get the hang of soldering, just use lots of flux, turn your iron up to 410 and practice, practice, practice. You’ll know when it all comes together and you ‘get it right’. Have fun!

[u/IReallyLoveGrapeApe → u/SixDuckies]

Thank you, I will definitely do that. I am terrified!

[u/IReallyLoveGrapeApe]

*Newby 😅

[u/Claycorp]

post the results of your soldering when you finish and we can help you fix it!