In this part of the tutorial we do something called copper foiling the glass.

Now let's copper foil all the pieces.

The first thing to know about copper foil is that it oxidizes quickly. If it oxidizes it won't solder well. And this is why we apply flux. It breaks down the oxidation and prevents the quick oxidation that happens when you heat copper. It comes in a plastic bag and when you are done with it you should put it in a sealable plastic bag.

It does come in different sizes. So What size should you get? Well, if you are just a beginner, using average glass and doing typical pieces then 7/32 is quite good. Start with that.

The copper foil is adhesive and it has a paper backing. Peel off some of the paper backing.

Then apply it evenly around the edge of the glass piece. Take your time with this. Try to get it as even as possible. It makes a difference in the quality of the completed project.

Wrap it all the way around the whole piece. Over lap it about a quarter inch and cut it.

Now burnish the foil down with some kind of tool. Yu want it to be adhered nice and strong.

Then you fold the foil over onto the face of the glass and burnish it down. You do this on both sides of the glass.

Copper foil the gems tool.

Ok! Everything is copper foiled. and it all looks great. Next we are going to solder it.

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