5. Micro Welding Fails - Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Free Permanent Jewelry Training

In this video, I show the most common mistakes and fails preventing users of the Orion Micro Welder mPulse from being able to weld jump rings closed and wires to attach - securely and easily. Being able to weld a jump ring shut is essential to make permanent bracelets; it is actually easy once you know the pitfalls and get the hang of it.

Full Disclosure: My company wholesales premium jewellery components (all 925 silver chains are made in Italy and gold filled chains are American). We supply many stores that weld permanent bracelets and body jewelry.

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Most Common Micro Welding Mistakes:
1. Jump ring sides are not touching - there's no connection for the electrical current to flow.
2. Poorly cut jump ring - the edges are not flush. Although they touch, the surface is small because one or more of the wires is pointed.
3. The electrode is touching metal on the SIDE and not at the point.
4. The jump ring or wire is too thick, and the power is not strong enough, and you are not spot welding all around it to ensure that it is secure.
5. Too much power is being used and the jump ring or wire is melted, warped and clumping.
6. Withdrawing the electrode from contact before the firing is complete.

music: Bensound

[lorifrench]

These are the best videos. Every knows what the SHOULD do. But it always makes things easier when you know what NOT to do!

[clairedonnelly]

I love all of these videos. They sets well done and very informative

[BrittanyMyraJewelry]

I didn't know the placement of the ground mattered, too. This is great info thank you

[brucesullivan]

Great video, very informative. I only wish I had seen I before I attempted to micro weld, it was challenging to say the least to get the jump ring shut !!

[MariCarbajal-wvdq]

I've been looking for a video that addresses the issue of securing a jump ring so my jewelry doesn't fall apart. Thank you so much for such a detailed and informative video. I'll try to use the Micro Welder in hopes I don't blow myself up. (just kidding).

[mackenzierachel]

Hi! Thanks for the great video! I am having a hard time with bracelets staying together - lately I got multiple clients saying there bracelets fell off! And I just don't know what I am doing wrong or what I should switch up?

[taliespidesigns]

I'm seeking guidance with my new Amazon Jinhu welder for jewelry making. Specifically, I'm having difficulty consistently welding small 2.5mm 14k gold-filled jump rings. Here are the challenges I'm facing:

- Settings 1 and 3 often fail to produce a spark.
- Higher settings tend to weld the rings but often result in them blowing out.
- Other settings occasionally produce a single spark or do nothing at all.
- I am not using argon gas (yet)

Could you please provide advice on effectively using the welder to permanently join these small jump rings? Any tips or adjustments to settings would be greatly appreciated!

[supercoollegoandfrogsstuff]

Hi! I enjoy your videos! Quick question.. i hear a lot that the ground cable should go on pliers, not the chain or jump ring. I see in most of your videos you put it directly on the jump ring.. can you explain the benefits? Thanks!!

[TammyVincik]

I need help. I'm having a terrible time trying to weld jump rings. out of maybe 30 I've welded 3 of them. I've tried a variety of sizes... I could use some guidance.

[rileyc]

Thanks for the video! Question- I just got my welder and I was surprised on the stainless steel practice tests how many sparks were flying. Is this normal? I can’t see any sparks in the videos I’ve watched but I’m wondering if the camera just doesn’t catch it.

[ashleyrosart]

I’m struggling with a burn look to each jump ring even after wiping it? Also on low Ws any suggestions?

[kaitlincalvelage]

How many welds is typically needed for 22gauge 4.3mm?

[luciam.]

I watched several videos on this machine and half the people say they use the argon gas, half of them don't. When is it advisable to use it and when is it not necessary?

[mplabelle]

Thank you for the video! This was very helpful. What material are the jump rings you are using? I'm working with stainless steel and would love a comparison in terms of recommended wattage :)

[Kim-xckn]

Great video! Do you think this could this be used to weld thicker wire like 10g for bangle bracelets? Higher temperature and multiple passes maybe?

[andrealeewalker]

What wattage do you use for very fine jump rings? Also do you use argon?

[reistlecohenour]

Wonderful video! Thank you for the tips. What pliers do you use?

[livplus]

Even if it does spark is it welding correctly ?

[reistlecohenour]

How many watts would you recommend for jump rings that are 3mm/22gauge, 3.5mm/21 gauge, 3mm/24 gauge and 2.5/24 gauge?