So I am trying to perfect my technique of soldering. I used a cheap Wal-mart soldering gun in the past and it has taken me forever to complete them because the gun doesn’t get hot enough. So I broke the bank and bought myself a Weller 100 watt gun. It is a lot nicer. I still have a long way to go (in my mind) until I am 100% satisfied with my soldering job. But with each one I improve dramatically. Here’s my lastest…
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I want to make holiday ornaments with pictures of Isaac for the grandparents. Since they all read my blog it won’t be a surprise but I can’t help but share with all my blogland friends my latest creations. Maybe it is because I like all the nice comments. I have realized something about creative people. We don’t have a lot of confidence in our own skills and we rely on the affirmation from others. Shan and I discovered this when we did craft bazaars together. It was way easier to promote and market each other’s wares than it was our own. When you create something you put a piece of yourself into the project. So when people don’t like your stuff it feels like rejection. Maybe I should go to counseling 
That’s looking good. Way better than the job I did on mine. Keep at it =)
these look awesome! You look like you’re a natural solderer. you want to do an ornament swap with me? I’m determined to make ornaments this year for my family. I’m not so good at the soldering so I will probably do some other material.
looking forward to seeing more of you soldered creations!
These look terrific! You’re definitely being too hard on yourself. You have a nice thick bead. Great Job!
They are so cute! Your soldering is way better than mine! Do you use a lead based solder? Lacey taught me and I want to do some necklaces for friends for Christmas, but I wasn’t sure if the lead is bad to use…you know all this talk about “lead paint” toy recalls. I don’t want to give my buds lead poisoning for Christmas!
very nice work. Is there a website i can visit to help me get started with the basics of How to solder pendants. Maybe a list of supplies, materials and tools would be helpful in getting started. Any best practices you could share would be appreciated.
there is a book by sherri haab that gives you the basics. Check out sallyjean.com also for supplies and ideas.