How to Solder Wire Sculptures

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Clean off your work area.

   Make sure there are no flammable materials in the path of the torch's flame.
   
   Remember that the heat of the flame reaches out much farther than the glowing area.
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   Step 2: Screw the torch head onto the propane tank.

   Make sure it is tightly screwed on. , Make it into the shape you need. ,, Hook the "J" shapes together and close them with the pliers. ,, Bend it into a "V" shape and stick it onto the flux. ,,,,, Wait until the solder has melted and filled the space, then move the flame away and blow on the solder to cool it.
   
   Dip the entire project in water if it is still hot. ,
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   Step 3: Cut the wire and bend it with the needle-nose pliers (most needle-nose pliers have a wire cutter built in).

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   Step 4: Choose two points which will be soldered together.

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   Step 5: Twist the wire ends of the two points to be soldered together into a "J" shape.

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   Step 6: Coat the connection with flux.

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   Step 7: Break off a piece of solder.

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   Step 8: Attach the project to a vice if you have one

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   Step 9: otherwise hold it up with the pliers.

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    Step 10: Twist open the knob on the torch head

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    Step 11: and flick the striker next to the opening to light it.

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    Step 12: Adjust the flame carefully using the knob.

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    Step 13: Carefully hold the project in the pliers with one hand

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    Step 14: and the torch in the other.

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    Step 15: Hold the torch flame to solder/flux.

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    Step 16: The point should be joined successfully with solder.

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