Monday, 16 June 2008

Mixed Media Mondays "do something new"


I have always wanted to have a go at soldered charms so I was feeling determined today!! The first two in the picture have come out bumpy but I perservered and the next two I am quite pleased with. The secret I think is to make sure the copper foil is really neat on the front then make sure you brush loads of flux on it then the solder runs freely. Another good idea is to have a damp cloth nearby for when you burn your fingers as the solder tool can get really hot!! But its all in the name of art so who cares!!

7 comments:

Sandy said...

Oh wow they are amazing.
Love the solder slides. Great work.

vintage wil said...

this is so beautiful !!!

Femmy said...

great!!! love it!

*jean* said...

Really nice!! Great pieces, all of them!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful charms.

~*~Patty S said...

Ouch, I would say it was worth it, but I didn't get burned. Your slides turned out beautifully, all of them!

Anonymous said...

Wow, wonderful! Soldering is something I'd love to play with one day! Diane