Precision Heat Shields & Sinks for Soldering Jewelry Near Delicate Beads
Jewelry makers often struggle with soldering metal parts near heat-sensitive components like glass beads without damaging them. Small, reusable heat shields or specialized heat-sink putty and clips can protect these delicate elements. This would boost sales of specialized tools to jewelers, allowing for more intricate designs and reducing material waste.
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r/jewelrymaking
Question with glass beads!
Posted by u/sierrale0n3•05/29/2025
So I have these adorable lamp work glass beads that I put on this heart (to be a pendant) and I want to solder where the wire meets (I know I’ll make it fit together better) and the beads wou
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u/tyrkerson
Submerge the beads in water completely during soldering. Glass can take some heat but not as much and you'll heat shock it if you don't keep it cool.