Thursday, April 08, 2010

Solder Tutorial


I decided it was time to do a quick solder tutorial with this sooo sweet bird stamp ~

So here it goes ~


Step 1: Cut out your image ~ one for the front and one for the back ~

The same size as the glass you will use ~ I am using 2x3 inch glass ~



Step 2 : Glue the front image to the back image and then place between

your 2 pieces of glass ~


Step 3 : Line the edge of the glass with copper tape ~


Step 4 : Press down the tap with a bone folder ~


Step 5 : Put flux on the tape or the solder will not stick to it ~


I use Simply Swank Flux ~

Step 6 : Use solder and a solder gun and line the copper tape ~

The solder will flow right on to the tape ~


Step 7 : I put 2 rings on the top of this one but you can use as many as you

want ~


Step 8 : Tie with ribbon ~ I am not sure what I will do with this

but it will be on a project soon ~




I have some supplies on clearance and you can also get them
at Simply Swank
and it is all pink too !!

I have also purchased alot of my glass here ~


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24 comments:

becky said...

How cute.Thats so sweet.Thanks so much for sharing that as well.I sometimes know what Id love to try but until I see something step by step Im lost.lol.Silly.

melissadc76 said...

Absolutely beautiful. I've been wanting to try this, just haven't yet. You make it look easy.

Melissa

pamy j heart sings~ said...

LOVE IT!!!

peggy said...

so pretty! i've been wanting to try this out. you make it look so easy. thanks for sharing!

Pat @ My Tattered Elegance said...

Great job, I may have to refer to it when I start to use mine. I've only done it once and Charlene was there to help me.
We will miss you tomorrow night, but you have a good time.
Hugs, Pat

Sandi said...

You make this look so easy Lori!! I would love to try it sometime. I hope I am not all thumbs when I do take the plunge! lol
Blessings~

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Lori, it's so pretty, thanks for sharing!!! Hugs... Daphne

FILIGREE MOON said...

Super sweet, Lori! And a great tutorial. As for what you should do with it....well, I think you should give it away, then make another one!!! hehehe ~ Angela

Barbara Jean said...

This is so sweet!
I've never tried soldering. You make it look so easy, but I bet it is not as easy as you make it look. =)

Blessings and smiles

barbara jean

Rose Farnsworth Davis said...

Totally enjoyed this. Thanks!

Diane said...

Lori, you are so good at this! You make it look simple.
Diane

Burlap Luxe said...

Soooooo! in love with your art.
Inspiring me to do more birds with my paper art.

Hope you come to visit my art.

Dore

Jillian said...

Hey, I liked that! Looked like fun...thanks for the tutorial! Very sweet.

Jillian
Bella Rosa Antiques

Donna said...

Thank you so much for this information! I've been wanting to try this!

ATTIC CLUTTER said...

Love it Lori..was the copper scalloped like that when you bought it??
~~your blog looks beautiful..
Am just strolling around blogland today ..
been awhile and am trying to catch up~

hugs,Patty

Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! said...

Great tutorial! I will have to try this!

cecilia said...

Hallo, my name's Cecilia and I live in Tuscany (Italy). Compliments for your blog! More beautiful: Cecilia

vintagesue said...

you made that look so easy!! i'm so afraid to attempt anything like that. yikes.
thanks for the inspiration!!! take care and thanks for all the support.
sue

PunkRose {Sher} said...

Ok, lovely tutorial! Now you know I am going to have to try my hand at this..Thank you Lori!

Primitiques 'n Poetry said...

Lori, thanks for stopping by and visiting with me. I always appreciate your comments. As for this project. Have you figured out yet that I don't do projects? It's true. I keep you, who do, in business though! I love what you just created! ~Mindy

Debra@Common Ground said...

Wow Lori, thank you! I've wanted to learn how to do this for forever! You make it look simple, I know it takes practice, Your birdie charm is just gorgeous!
Debra

NicNacManiac said...

Love this adorable little charm! The two rings on the top are really sweet. I will have to give it a try....your fab tutorial has me thinking that even I can do this...we'll see!
Thank you for sharing xOxO Nerina

alane said...

I just found your darling blog....love it. And I am so excied to try this charm! You have the best tut I have seen thanks!

RagsAndBitches said...

Hi Lori,
Awesome and thank you for sharing. What type of solder do you use?
Karen