67. How to Weld a Permanent Bracelet With Beads and Wire - Free Permanent Jewelry Training

In this video, I demonstrate how to weld a permanent bracelet, with beads, using wire.

It took me a number of years of trial and error to finally figure this out! Most of my failures resulted in unsecure connection, loop blowing out (no connection at all), and when I was able to get a connection, the whole loop would break off from the wire because it had weakened from the weld.

The secret to successfully welding thin wire comes down to these essential steps:
1. Use flush cutters, so that the end of the wire is flush, and not coming to a point - you need this for maximum contact of the metal surfaces.
2. This point is crucial! When making the loop, move the end of the wire halfway (actually 45% - just slightly short of being exactly in the middle of being on top) on top of the shaft. Then using chain nose (flat) pliers, clamp down so that the end grinds into place. In doing this, you are forcing the end of the wire down, while touching. This will ensure there is maximum contact between the end of the wire and the shaft. And by squeezing them together, you minimize the gap created by the rounded of the shaft, and the gap is filled with metal.
3. When welding, have the electrode close to the seam, but leaning more towards the circle part (the end of the wire).The tip of the electrode should point towards the shaft. The goal here is, when the weld happens, the molten metal pushes towards the shaft. This ensures that the shaft is not weakened (thinned) during the process of welding.

It takes a few tries in the beginning, especially when you are following written instructions, and my filming has limited magnification. However, once you are able to follow the above steps and understand the essential principles, you are able to have consistent and successful welds using fine wire.

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Jewelry components used in this video (all available online | with product code):

24ga Half Hard 925 Silver Wire | FW10S
👉 https://stonesandfindings.com/product/fw10s-24ga-round-wire-0-51mm-half-hard-sterling-silver-925-by-the-meter/

Gold Filled Bead | FD2JG
👉 https://stonesandfindings.com/product/fd2jg-3mm-seamless-smooth-round-beads-1-0mm-hole-14kt-gold-filled/

Aquamarine Bead | SY0MY
👉 https://stonesandfindings.com/product/sy0my-2-6mm-blue-aquamarine-micro-faceted-round-beads-march/

Peridot Bead | SM61I
👉 https://stonesandfindings.com/product/sm61i-3mm-green-peridot-micro-faceted-round-beads-august/

Tube Chain 925 Silver | CX23S
👉 https://stonesandfindings.com/product/cx23s-tube-station-cable-chain-by-the-meter-sterling-silver-925/

Orion Grounded Precision Pliers | TX041
👉 https://stonesandfindings.com/product/tx041-orion-grounded-precision-plier-for-permanent-jewelry/

Zapp Entry-Level Permanent Jewelry Welder | ZAPP
👉 https://stonesandfindings.com/product/zapp-entry-level-permanent-jewelry-welder-free-shipping-available-in-canada-and-the-us/

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Start
00:10 Intro
01:25 Organizing the beads
01:53 About the wire
02:46 Wire Measure
03:49 Shaping the wire
04:41 Making the first loop
07:02 Welding the first loop
09:14 Adding the beads
10:57 Permanent bracelet weld
15:00 Final Bracelet

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Full disclosure
About us: Stones And Findings is a wholesaler of premium jewellery components. We supply many stores that weld permanent bracelets. Our chains and components are high quality and well made (all 925 silver chains are made in Italy and gold filled chains are American).

You can shop our extensive collection online at wholesale prices by first creating an account (you do not need a business license). You will get instant access to prices and shopping cart at the bottom of this page:https://stonesandfindings.com/my-account/

Note on Micro Welder I have used in this video:
Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30 is made by Sunstone Engineering, in the USA. Stones And Findings is a premier licensed distributor for Orion Micro Welders.
You can purchase it here 👉 https://bit.ly/orion-micro-welder-sf
FREE SHIPPING in USA and Canada ✈️
🌎 If you are located elsewhere, you can email me and I'll find the licensed reseller in your country.

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