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How To Weld Invisible Connection with Briolette Drop for Permanent Bracelets – Microwelder Tutorial

Posted on by Jaclyn Hawkins
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14
Sep

In this video, I demonstrate how easy it is to weld an invisible connection with a briolette (drop stone bead) for permanent bracelets. The result is that no wire is showing, and the drop bead looks like it is floating on the chain. Find wire that is thin enough to go through the hole of the […]

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How to Weld Briolette (Teardrop) Beads in Seconds – Micro Welding Tutorial

Posted on by Jaclyn Hawkins
07
Sep

This video shows you how easy it is to attach a briolette (teardrop) stone by welding.  It only takes seconds, and anyone can do it – as opposed to wire wrapping, which takes time and some skill. You can use the thickest wire that can go through the teardrop bead.  Depending on the size of […]

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How to Measure and Weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet Using Wire

Posted on by Jaclyn Hawkins
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31
Aug

In this video, I teach how to measure and weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet from scratch (using wire). I will introduce different wire thicknesses – 12ga (2mm) to 18ga (1mm) using sterling silver wire, and welding using the Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30. I will demonstrate 2 different methods to calculate the wire required for […]

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Full Product Review of The Zapp Micro Welder

Posted on by Jaclyn Hawkins
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23
Aug

Sunstone Engineering, producer of the leading permanent jewelry welder, the Orion mPulse 30, and the PJ,  has introduced a new model of arc pulse micro welder at a much more affordable price ($999 USD) primarily for the permanent jewelry welding.  The purpose of this review is to see whether the Zapp can do the job […]

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Orion mPulse Micro Welder: part 5 – Maintenance

Posted on by Dana
21
Feb

Tungsten Electrode Maintenance ( sharpening the welding point ) Just like a knife blade, the tungsten electrodes become dull with use and over time will need to be sharpened. Here is a quick video showing how to replace and sharpen a worn tungsten electrode. Argon Gas for oxidization free soldering Argon gas; which is very […]

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The Orion mPulse Micro Welder: Part 3 – Setup

Posted on by Dana
21
Feb

Orion mPulse – What’s in the box? All of the parts, including the extra tungsten electrodes and brush, fit well into the padding which is placed into a 8”x8”x24” box thus minimizing any chance of damage during shipment.  Shipping wasn’t exorbitant and the machine should arrive in good working order because of the strong Styrofoam […]

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The Orion mPulse Microwelder for Jewelry Welding: Part 1

Posted on by Dana
21
Feb

I recently purchased a micro-welder, literally on impulse, at a gem show in the USA. I’ve been wanting a flameless welder for a long time because I haven’t been able to master the torch and flux method of soldering. Apparently I’m not alone in this as there are many experienced jewelers who haven’t yet mastered […]

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Orion mPulse Micro Welder: part 2 – Comparison

Posted on by Dana
21
Feb

Apples to Apples – Comparing the mPulse to other models After trying the 4 different models at the gem show, here’s what I think the Orion mPulse model lacks that many consumers would probably find valuable: 1) step control 2) microscopes 3) more advanced settings for those who are soldering very expensive pieces. If you […]

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Orion mPulse Micro Welder: part 4 – Welding

Posted on by Dana
21
Feb

Welding With the Orion mPulse The mPulse is very easy to use and although it may take a couple uses to get over the initial surprise triggered by the spark, anyone can master welding with the mPulse. Here are some videos I recorded while soldering jewelry components together. Fixing a broken chain. Making short necklace […]

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