Does this sound familiar?
Hours lost struggling with soldering techniques that still don't work.
Money wasted on materials ruined by overheating.
Overwhelmed from conflicting online advice, leaving you not knowing who to trust.
Seeing others soldering beautifully, while you feel left behind and discouraged.
You Know Exactly What You Want to Make...
... SO WHY AREN'T YOU MAKING IT?
You've had the thought a thousand times:
"I'll watch one more torch comparison video before I try again."
"I'll just heat it a little longer, it'll flow eventually."
"Let me just figure out why the last one melted before I risk another piece."
... You pick up the torch. You tell yourself this time you'll get it right.
... And then somehow you're heating past when you should have stopped, not trusting that the solder actually flowed, going "too long altogether", and the piece you were so excited about is scrap.
You promise yourself next time will be different. You research the right solder, the right flux, the right torch. You read the instructions again
Nothing moved except the pile of half-finished pieces in your practice box. And you're still watching other makers post finished work while you're still troubleshooting the same join
The idea is still just an idea. .It's not that you don't care. It's not that you're not capable. And it's definitely not that you haven't watched enough videos
It's that nobody's ever actually watched you do it, in real time, and told you what to look for before it went wrong.
You just haven't had someone show you what "wrong" actually looks like while there's still time to fix it.
Why Soldering Feels So Hard
No matter how hard you try
THERE'S NO REAL-TIME TROUBLESHOOTING
There's no one there to troubleshoot with you in the moment. If your solder isn't flowing, you don't know whether it's heat, cleanliness, or placement, and you can't ask "should I heat here or there?" while it's actually happening. That's where people get stuck for months, even years, repeating the same problem.
THE BUTANE TORCH HAS ITS LIMITS
A handheld butane torch has real limits too, smaller flame spread, shorter fuel runs, a different technique than most tutorials show, because most tutorials are filmed with a jeweller's torch and a proper soldering station, not what you're actually working with at home.
TUTORIALS DON'T MATCH YOUR SETUP
Many tutorials are filmed in fully equipped studios. The teacher is often using a jeweller's torch with a bigger, more controllable flame, a solid, heat-resistant soldering station, and perfect lighting and angles. When you're at home with a butane torch, your flame is smaller, heat is more localised, and your surface might not reflect heat as efficiently. The technique in the tutorial doesn't always translate.
YOU'RE LEARNING THE WHAT, BUT NOT THE WHY
Tutorials show you the steps, but they don't show you what to look for: how the metal changes colour when it's at flow temperature, what good flux behaviour looks like, how to read the flame and adjust heat. Without those "troubleshooting eyes," soldering feels like guesswork.
Why this programme works for home jewellers
Many soldering tutorials are made in professional studios using big, hot torches. But at home, you’re probably using a hand-held butane torch, which has a cooler, smaller flame.
That’s why solder doesn’t flow the way it does in studio videos. In this programme, I teach you exactly how to solder with a butane torch step by step. So you learn how to:
Control the smaller flame.
Heat your piece just right so the solder flows.
Adjust your technique for the tools you actually have.
Because you don’t need a studio torch to make clean joins. you just need to know how to use the tools in your home setup.
What makes this programme different
ONE-ON-ONE FEEDBACK: Get help on your exact piece in real time. I see what's going wrong and show you how to fix it straight away.
ACCELERATED LEARNING: Learn faster because you're practising with your own tools and setup, not a studio you can't recreate at home.
SUPPORTIVE PARTNERSHIP: You're not alone in the process. I'm there to encourage you, answer questions, and help when you get stuck.
STRUCTURED STEP-BY-STEP: Each week builds on the last so you don't feel lost or overwhelmed. You always know exactly what to do next.
This is how it works...
Weekly 1:1 Coaching Calls
We meet once a week on Zoom for a 60-minute coaching session. This is where we troubleshoot your practice, fix what’s not working, and take your skills further with focused, personal support.
Customised Practical Assignments
After each session, you’ll get homework tailored to your own projects. These short assignments help you build confidence and muscle memory between sessions.
WhatsApp Support
You’ll be able to ask questions and share progress between sessions. I’ll reply within 24–48 hours so you’re never stuck or second-guessing.
Materials and Tools
​You’ll receive a simple checklist before we begin, with everything you need to get started. Don’t worry — we’ll go through it together in Week 1, and I’ll help you make the most of what you already have.
Session Recordings
You'll get a copy of the recording from each of our live sessions, so you can go back and rewatch a technique whenever you need reminding, not a library of pre-made lessons, your own actual sessions.
We Start Together in Week 1
​No need to prepare anything in advance. In our first session, I’ll walk you through the essentials — how to clean metal, apply flux, and get flush joins. We’ll also check your tools and materials together and make sure your setup is ready to go.
Downloadable Resources
You’ll get access to cheat-sheets, safety guides, printable checklists, and recap materials to keep by your bench — so you’re supported every step of the way.
Hayley's Transformation
"It helped me to spot common errors in soldering, and taught me tips I still use every time I'm at the bench."
Hayley came to the programme already able to solder the basics, but kept hitting the same wall: when a join failed, she didn't know why. Working through the programme changed that. She learned to catch the common mistakes before they happened, not just react to them afterwards.
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"I loved the personal teaching," she said of the weekly sessions. "The great thing with the online sessions was that I could ask the questions in real time or message outside of these."
HAYLEY - STUDENT
EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME
So what exactly will you learn?
Let’s break it down week by week
WEEK ONE
Building strong foundations and systems for soldering success
In Week One, you learn how to set up your soldering for success at home.
WHAT WE COVER
How to clean your metal really well​
Where and how to apply flux the right way
How to pick and prepare solder that works
How to fit pieces flush and gap‑free so solder flows perfectly
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WEEK TWO TO SIX
Diagnosing and working on your own piece
From here, sessions are built around what you're actually making and where you're getting stuck, not a fixed script. Across these weeks we work through:
WHAT WE COVER
Reading heat and flame so you know when solder's ready to flow
Directing the flame so solder goes where you want it, not where it drifts
Matching solder type and heat to the joint you're actually making
Planning and soldering a real piece of your own, with support as problems come up
Finishing techniques, filing, sanding, and polishing to a clean result
The order and pace flex week to week around your piece and your progress. This will get more fixed as I run more 6-week rounds, for now it's kept deliberately responsive.
Every week, you'll get personal support, tailored feedback, and practical steps that move you forward. No guesswork, no overwhelm.
Liz's Transformation
"I was a total newbie. I'd researched site-based courses in colleges and universities and found the cost, travel time, and time away from my home schedule impossible to even consider."
Handmade silver jewellery has been an art form that has captivated Liz for as long as she can remember, richly coloured gemstone cabochons set in silver, hammered, polished, or brushed, curves and lines evocative of nature.
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Through weekly online 1:1 tuition, she was able to build a home work station within her budget, learn at her own pace, and create pieces that let her test new skills, a simple, structured, suitably challenging skill to learn, practise, and master each week.
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"Now I have a foundation of jewellery making skills that I thought were out of reach, and the independence to problem-solve and finish my pieces without getting stuck."
LIZ M - STUDENT
This is for you if...
You’re serious about mastering soldering, not just “giving it a go.
You want clean joins without needing a professional studio torch
You're ready to learn step by step and practice each week.
You solder with a butane torch (safe for home use and often easier for home insurance).
You make jewellery at Home
This is not for you if...
You work in a big studio with big torches
You're looking for a quick fix without the practice.
Not ready for the full programme yet?
THE NEXT STEPS
What Happens Next
STEP ONE:
Discovery Call
You’ll pick a time, answer a few simple questions, and we’ll chat to see if this programme is the right fit for you.
→ You book this via a calendar link, and answer a few upfront questions
STEP TWO
Proposal Review & Enrolement Call
Once you say yes, I'll send your first welcome email with pre-session prep, session materials and schedule. We'll book your first coaching session immediately.
STEP THREE
Your 6-Week Transformation
This is where the change begins. No more stopping mid-project because a join won't stick. Every week your skills grow and your confidence builds.
Frequently Answered Questions
Do we work on my actual pieces or practice examples?
Both, depending on where you're starting. Week 1 begins with prep on your own piece if you've got one ready, or a practice piece if you haven't, so you're learning to read what's in front of you either way. From week 2 onward, everything moves onto a real project piece, building toward a finished piece you'll have made yourself by week 6.
What if I'm not sure what piece to bring?
That's fine, we work it out together. If you don't have something underway, I'll suggest a simple starting piece that gives us everything we need to work through the diagnostic framework. Nothing complicated is needed, especially early on.
What equipment do I need for the Zoom sessions?
A stable internet connection and your regular soldering setup. For the sessions to work properly you'll need two cameras, your laptop or tablet for face to face conversation, and a phone on a simple stand angled down at your soldering station so I can see your work in real time. Most people already have everything they need. I'll send you a straightforward setup guide before your first session so you know exactly how to position everything, it's simpler than it sounds.
Do you work with people outside the UK?
Yes. Everything is online via Zoom, so location doesn't matter. I work with makers in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and beyond. We'll find a time that works across time zones.
What if I'm a complete beginner?
This programme is designed for makers who have attempted soldering and hit a wall, not complete beginners who have never tried. If that's you, the free discovery call will help us work out the right starting point.
How quickly will I see results?
Most makers notice a real shift in understanding early on, once they start seeing what's actually happening rather than guessing. Consistent results come with practice between sessions, but the guesswork stops much sooner than that.
What if I fall behind or miss a session?
This is a personalised programme, not a rigid course. Life happens, and we adjust around it. That said, six weeks of consistent commitment is what makes the framework click, so if a session needs to move, we move it, but the goal is staying in motion together, not stepping away from the structure entirely.
Is the discovery call really free with no obligation?
Yes. Genuinely. If after talking we both feel this isn't the right fit, no problem at all. I'd rather spend 20 minutes finding that out than have either of us commit to something that isn't right.
You encouraged me to do it again, not because I failed, but because now I knew what to change. ​