Monday, March 29, 2010

Do you solder?

I just learned how from Charlene @ My Heart's Ease & I LOVE it! I learned how out of a desire for the charms, not thinking that I would actually enjoy the process but playing w/ liquid metal is fascinating! Bet I can talk hubby into making some charms w/ me too. ;o)


It's a lot easier than I thought it would be too. I am not mechanically inclined but was able to pick up the technique fairly easily...though it was probably more of a testament to Charlene's teaching skills than my soldering ability. ;o) Now all I need is practice, practice, practice. And a soldering iron, stand, glass casings etc. LOL

This was my first charm to create. Charlene thinks the first project is easiest if it's not an inchie & she's right. Isn't the image she provided just gorgeous?


After, doing teh above beveled piece, I created the little cherub inchie below. Not bad for a beginner if I do say so myself.


What a fun craft! No wonder everybody is doing it!
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9 comments:

  1. DortheMarch 31, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Love your soldered pieces, they looks so sweet and great.
    I do a little solder myself, but not enough, just bought 1 kg. solder without lead in, so it is just to start--together with all the other things I want-and have to do, having a shop....
    Happy easter.
    Dorthe

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  2. KimMarch 31, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Those look GREAT! I would have never thought that you are a beginners. Very pretty choices for images, too.

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  3. CindyMarch 31, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    How cute and what fun! That is something I would love to learn how to do :)

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  4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 31, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    These are charming! I'd love to learn to do this!

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  5. AnonymousApril 2, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    They're beautiful! So delicate and precious!
    Have you used mica yet instead of glass? I just bought some mica from Stampington and can't wait to use it. I'm still thinking about what kind of project!
    Diane

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  6. JanieApril 2, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Took a class a couple of years ago, have all the equipment but don't feel confident enough. With all my other hobbies it's been sitting in the back of my mind.

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  7. CharleneApril 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    You were a GREAT STUDENT!!!!!!!! It was so much fun to get together. Sorry I am late on getting to this post. Hubby & I both had a terrible cold last week & I have just not been around much. HUGS! Charlene

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  8. FILIGREE MOONApril 5, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Lookie how pretty they turned out! You are a natural. And Charlene is a wise teacher, the itty bitty ones are really hard to master, especially for a new learner. Reckon you're hooked now? ~ Angela

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  9. RomeoApril 7, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Cami, those are fabulous!!!! Who would have guessed you hadn't been doing it for some time?!? Not me!

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