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In today’s issue:

• Deep Dive: All You Need to Set Up a Soldering Station of Wizardry…

• Let’s Connect: Here’s how I can help you...

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•DEEP DIVE

Channel Your Inner Wizard: Set Up a Soldering Station Like a Pro

My home jewelry studio is a construction zone of chaos.

Honestly, it's been that way for years now.

Last week, in my deep dive, How to Set Up an Optic Stone Setting Bench, I was too embarrassed to share a photo of my disaster of a space.

Instead, I posted a photo of this setting bench:

Looking back, I'm annoyed with myself for doing that.

I don't want to be someone who only shares picture-perfect setups, hiding my struggles and imperfections behind a polished façade.

We all start somewhere, and the journey is rarely perfect.

I'm grateful for what I have and all the hard work it took to get it.

This week, I'm rebelling against perfection and revealing my home studio...pink insulation and all!

I hope it inspires you to start your imperfect jewelry-making journey with the tools and space you DO have.

So, grab your hard hat and watch your step—here's everything you need to set up a soldering station!

Let’s get into it…

All You Need to Start Soldering…

I like to equate soldering to wizardry.

There's nothing more magical than wielding a fire wand and heating a metal potion to create an enchanting piece of jewelry.

Here's a look at my mystical bench, where two main tasks happen: soldering and polishing.

This week, we’re focusing on the magical tools of soldering.

Below, I've outlined all the tools, potions, and magic you'll need to get started with this transformative art and essential skill for professional wizardry…

I mean jewelry making.

1. Box for organizing solder. Mine is a free pill box, but this container is great.

2. Benchtop Fume Extractor to protect your lungs.

3. Flux to help the solder flow.

4. Boric Acid mixed with Denatured Alcohol.

5. Solder Pick to place solder.

6. Third-Hand Tweezers for holding your work.

7. 6×6 Soldering Board to protect your bench and hold the heat of your torch flame.

8. Smith Little Torch Kit with Fittings

9. Wall Mounted Spring Grip Clip

10. Oxygen Tank (rented locally) with Regulator.

11. Propane Cylinder with Regulator

Add a little courage, and that's all you need to start the magic of soldering.

I hope this helps inspire your jewelry studio!

•THAT’S A WRAP

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