What is the difference between hard, medium, easy and extra easy solder?

Solder comes in four types, hard, medium easy and extra easy. These solders each melt at a different temperature. Hard melts at high temperature, then medium, then easy and finally extra easy melts at the lowest temperature.

What are the melting temperatures of the different silver solders?

Hard silver solder melts at 778°celsius, medium silver solder melts at 732°celsius, easy silver solder melts at 706° celsius and extra easy melts at 643°celsius.

I've used a soldering iron before, is soldering jewellery the same?

No. Soldering irons are mainly used for soldering electronics. When we solder jewellery, we use a soldering torch with a flame. There are several different types you can buy depending on whether you'd like to cast metal or just solder jewellery. These range from the top of the line Smith Little Torch, which is used for casting, to the smaller handheld Duratech Butane Torch, which is affordable and great for everyday soldering.

What are the benefits of buying the Essential Soldering Kit?

The Pod Jewellery Essential Soldering Kit includes the tools and materials you need to start soldering, with the exception of a soldering torch and slow cooker for your pickle. This means you have the flexibility to choose a torch that suits your budget and needs.

What is flux and why do we use it?

Flux is a soldering compound that keeps your solder join clean by blocking oxygen, which causes oxidation. There are lots of different types of flux available. Handy Flux and the traditional Borax cone and Dish are our favourites.Flux cleans, coats, and protects the piece and allows solder to easily flow into joints once it is heated.We paint this on the area we would like to join before we add the solder.

Soldering Supplies

Everything you need to bring metal together, clean it up, and finish your piece - all in one place. Our Soldering Toolscollection includes torches, fluxes, pickles, tweezers, solder, soldering blocks, and other tools.

What You’ll Find

Torches & heating tools - from micro torches to full Smith Little Torches
Flux & Paste - Handy Flux, borax cones, and pastes to protect joins
Pickle & cleaning solutions - for cleaning metal after soldering
Tweezers, picks & third hands - tools that help you hold, move, or support pieces while soldering
Solder & solder accessories - sheets, wire, blocks, and related tools

Why These Tools Matter

Essential for any solder work - these tools make joining, fusing, and repairing metal possible
Control & precision - heat, protect, and handle your piece exactly how you intend
Studio-tested & trusted - these are the same tools we use in our own bench work

Whether you're new to soldering or upgrading your kit, this collection gives you everything you need to solder with confidence.

These soldering tools have been carefully selected to provide you with all the necessary items you need to successfully start soldering at home. To save you money and take the stress out deciding what soldering tools you need, we have the Essential Soldering Kit and the Essential Soldering Kit with Borax Cone. You can now also buy these best-selling kits with a Micro Torch included.

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