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Cutting and Storing Sheet Solder Cleanly
My tips for prepping solder: wear a glove, sand it clean, cut it inside a plastic bag and store it in labeled clear jars.
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Cutting + storing solder so it’s nice and clean ✨ In this reel I’m working with 10k gold sheet solder, and here are a few of my go-to tips:
🔹 I wear a glove—greasy fingerprints can actually stop your solder from flowing nicely.
🔹 I gently sand the solder to clean it up (and of course, make sure my solder seam is clean too).
🔹 Cut the solder inside a plastic bag so little pieces don’t go flying across the room.
🔹 Store it in clear jars and label them—I always know when I’m running low and I can then put it away when I’m done (no more mystery solder all over the bench).
Small habits, big difference at the bench! Hope this helps 💎
Do you prep + store your solder differently? Share your tips below ⬇️
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🔹 I wear a glove—greasy fingerprints can actually stop your solder from flowing nicely.
🔹 I gently sand the solder to clean it up (and of course, make sure my solder seam is clean too).
🔹 Cut the solder inside a plastic bag so little pieces don’t go flying across the room.
🔹 Store it in clear jars and label them—I always know when I’m running low and I can then put it away when I’m done (no more mystery solder all over the bench).
Small habits, big difference at the bench! Hope this helps 💎
Do you prep + store your solder differently? Share your tips below ⬇️
#MetalsmithSociety #JewelryMakingTips #SolderingTips #GoldJewelryMaking #JewelryStudioHacks #BenchTips #MetalsmithingCommunity #HandmadeJewelryLove #LearnJewelryMaking #StudioOrganization #JewelryEducation #JewelryMakersOfInstagram #GoldsmithTips #JewelryToolsAndTips #SilversmithingStudio #OneOfAKindJewelryDesign
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