{"title":"Jewellery Solder and Flux","description":"\u003cp\u003eJewellery solder and flux are essential for joining metal cleanly and securely. They are used across silversmithing, repair work and metal jewellery making.\n\nChoose the right solder and flux for your metal, joint and technique\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood preparation helps create stronger joins and cleaner results.\n\nPair solder and flux with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/collections\/soldering-torches\"\u003esoldering torches\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/collections\/metal-sheet\"\u003emetal sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. For safe technique advice, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/blogs\/how-to-guides\"\u003ehow to guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9ct-gold-solderhallmarking-quality-05mm-wire-5cm-lengths-a81","title":"9ct Gold Solder","description":"\u003cp\u003eHallmarking quality gold solder wire for soldering your 9ct gold jewellery designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in 5cm lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe melting range of each grade is as follows: Easy 650-720°C, Medium 735-755°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% recycled gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Easy","offer_id":52904395735387,"sku":"A81-1535","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52905597436251,"sku":"A81-1536","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/3663.jpg?v=1774526357"},{"product_id":"argotect-15-gram-pot-c94","title":"Argotect Flux 15g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Argotect Flux comes in a 15g pack and can be used with all our types of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/soldering\/item\/silver-solder-hallmarking-quality-in-20cm-lengths-a80\"\u003esolder\u003c\/a\u003e and helps to prevent fire stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe powder should be mixed to a smooth paste with water (a few drops of detergent may be added too) and applied to the clean and de-greased solder joint with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/soldering\/item\/non-contaminating-flux-brush\"\u003eflux brush\u003c\/a\u003e before assembly. Extra flux paste should then be applied to either side of the join to ensure a good flow and a solid join is achieved. Apply heat to the whole piece to ensure that the correct temperature is achieved and maintained until the solder melts and flows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with all types of solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to prevent fire stain which can appear during the polishing process, especially on larger or flatter surfaces.  Fire-stain can prove tricky to remove and often the only solution is to sand and re-polish the whole piece so using this flux can save lots of valuable time and materials when finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"15g","offer_id":52904398618971,"sku":"C94-2530","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/37579_f706c68c-7ef4-4089-b1c1-bd02ccc0d149.jpg?v=1779368413"},{"product_id":"borax-dish-c118","title":"Borax Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unglazed ceramic dish is used as a receptacle to make soldering flux with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/soldering\/item\/borax-cone-c93\"\u003eborax cone\u003c\/a\u003e and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply wet the dish by pouring water in and tipping away the excess and then rub your borax cone in a circular motion with some downward pressure. The rough surface of the dish will grind off a little of the borax and it will mix with the water in the dampened dish to a good paste consistency ready to be painted onto your jewellery pieces prior to soldering, ensuring that your solder flows where it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx 10.5cm x 1.5cm to 12cm x 2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocks vary (please see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904405107035,"sku":"C118-2241","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/10524_b3f443ff-6ece-42ca-a41d-fa812a4e1253.jpg?v=1779368390"},{"product_id":"borax-cone-c93","title":"Borax Cone Flux","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorax flux is a versatile and cost effective flux and is suitable for use with all solders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use: \u003c\/strong\u003eSimply wet an unglazed ceramic dish (our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/soldering\/item\/borax-dish-c118\"\u003eborax dish\u003c\/a\u003e is specifically designed for this purpose) by pouring water in and tipping away the excess, then rub your borax cone in a circular motion with some downward pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tThe rough surface of the dish will grind off a little of the borax and it will mix with the water in the dampened dish to a good paste consistency ready to be painted onto the joint with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/soldering\/item\/non-contaminating-flux-brush\"\u003eflux brush\u003c\/a\u003e prior to soldering, ensuring that your solder flows where it should.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default 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airtight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Easy","offer_id":52904467169627,"sku":"A30-1528","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/112183.jpg?v=1774526358"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-soldering-for-jewellery-makers-techniques-and-projects","title":"The Art Of Soldering For Jewellery Makers: Techniques And Projects - Wing Mun Devenney","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a comprehensive guide which will help you to take your jewellery designs to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for the beginner jeweller who wants to learn more about soldering but it will also be a valued reference book for those who have advanced jewellery making skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 projects with clear concise step-by-step instructions and fabulous photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes you through the fundamentals of soldering from understanding solder to fixing mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential tools and materials to create simple to elaborate jewellery pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904470249819,"sku":"C307-2488","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/11589_c9eac812-c75c-4402-a1a2-3a217341e3c9.jpg?v=1779368519"},{"product_id":"tenacity-flux-c92","title":"Tenacity Flux 25g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tenacity Flux powder is suitable for soldering at medium temperatures (600 – 900ºc), making it ideal for use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/silver-solder-hallmarking-quality-in-20cm-lengths-A80\/\"\u003emedium and hard solder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tThe powder should be mixed to a smooth paste with water (a few drops of detergent may be added too) and applied to the clean and de-greased solder joint with a brush before assembly (our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/soldering\/item\/non-contaminating-flux-brush\"\u003enon-contaminating flux brush\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal for this). Extra flux paste should then be applied to either side of the join to ensure a good flow and a solid join is achieved. Apply heat to the whole piece to ensure that the correct temperature is achieved and maintained until the solder melts and flows. The residues left behind with this flux are sometimes hard to remove with water so the join may need to be filed or mechanically cleaned after soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder temperatures: 600 – 900ºc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":52904469823835,"sku":"C92-2527","price":5.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/37571_50f4dfb9-1100-4078-ada9-81d65d695d6a.jpg?v=1779368512"},{"product_id":"thermo-gel-heat-barrier-100g-c296","title":"Thermo-Gel Heat Barrier 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\tThermo Gel is the ultimate thermal barrier for protecting areas you don't want heated during soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tIt is ideal for repairs to items containing stones or that need protecting from intense heat which would otherwise crack or shatter or for very complicated soldering jobs with multiple solder joints close together where there is a risk of melting earlier joins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tThermo gel is so easy to use - the wet paste is spread over the area to be protected and then the piece is fired in the usual way. 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