DIY Soldered Spider Web - New Video Tutorial!

 

Hey friends! Be sure to check out my brand new YouTube video, How To Make A Soldered Spider Web! 

This is a fun project that even a beginner can do. I have another Halloween themed video coming up soon so be sure to check back! 

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Making A Trident: Ukraine's Coat Of Arms | Soft Soldered

My grandfather Klyment Potylycki came to the United States from Lviv, Ukraine in October 1913. He was 24 years old, had $14.00 to his name, and the boat trip took two weeks.

My family has always followed Ukrainian customs and traditions as many of my long-time readers know, because I've talked about it here over the years and have shared my love for Ukrainian traditional handcrafts and cooking. 

I've written blog posts about things like how to make pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) and how to make homemade perogies. 

My grandfather Klyment

Like most people, I am distraught over the war in Ukraine. It's heartbreaking. 

I'm not going to get into it any deeper than that because that is not the purpose of this blog. 

But I will always continue to practice and share my family traditions that have been passed down through my Ukrainian heritage. These things can never be taken away. 

 

I wanted to create a trident - Ukraine's official coat of arms - out of wire and solder, just for myself. I make a lot of videos that are tutorials and teaching videos. This one is different. It is just a video to watch and think about. 

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I hope you join me for this soft soldering video and that you find some inspiration watching.

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Watch As I Create A Contemporary Soft Soldered Ring

 

Hi friends! I threw an extra video into the mix this weekend! 

I love the way you can blacken silver with a black patina, and I love the easy simplicity of a simple wire ring, so I wanted to combine both of those things to create a quick and fun project.

...But...can I create this ring using only two drops of solder?! Watch and see...

As always, I think that a beginner could attempt this project but you should know the basics first and of course have all the tools and materials needed for the project (I always list all of those in the description below the video, by the way.)

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As for the wire, I use copper for the video project and explain that you do not have to buy that from an expensive jewelry catalog but can purchase it at below jewelry-catalog prices by buying it at a hardware store. 

If you find that your hardware store does not have "raw" (uncoated) wire, you can still use plastic coated (insulated, like electricians use) by investing in an inexpensive wire stripper!

 ...Hmmm maybe I will make that my next video...

But in this video I demonstrate how to turn something as simple as wire and a few drops of soft solder into a very cool ring, just using a simple soldering iron! 

I hope you join me for this soft soldering video and that you find some inspiration watching, and while you're there don't forget to subscribe!

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