In Solder We Trust

Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

In today’s episode I will be discussing soldering tips! How you can use potatoes and pennies as soldering props but I’ll explain why you can’t use just any penny!
Today’s podcast sponsor is Sandgren clogs. They have become my favorite footwear in my studio. They are comfortable and super cute. Sandgren is offering our community 10% off your order when you use code: CORKIE : https://sandgrensclogs.com/discount/CORKIE
Using a potato as a soldering prop from @makeitwithkim: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZzJeBhZxt/
Grid soldering board tip from @the_alkamist: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wOGXlnZwN/
Soldering tip with a penny (1981 or earlier) from @kkbmetalstudio: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwUyuTwuBgg/
Video showing the Ti-Quad Soldering Stand from Lion Punch Forge: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzY4bisuagh/
You can shop the Ti-Quad here: https://lionpunchforge.com/collections/soldering-tools/products/ti-quad-soldering-stand
You can find the 2019 “In Solder We Trust” frame print in my shop here: https://metalsmithsociety.com/collections/accessories/products/framed-in-solder-we-trust-print
Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

Chapters

1. Intro and Sponsor with Discount (00:00:00)

2. Potato Tip (00:01:43)

3. Using Solderite Board to Organize Solder (00:04:58)

4. Pennies for Soldering Props (00:06:47)

5. Ti-Quad Soldering Stand (00:08:25)

6. Supporting the Page and Outro (00:09:13)