How to Solder Copper Tape
- 1). Wrap and place the copper foil tape in the desired position on the stained glass project. Sand each side of the seam to be soldered with emery paper.
- 2). Remove any sanding dust. Paint a layer of flux over the seam using a paint brush.
- 3). Place the 50/50 solder over the seam that has been fluxed. Heat the copper foil seam and 50/50 solder sufficiently to form a deep penetration between the solder and copper surface. This is called "tinning" the solder.
- 4). Immediately apply the 60/40 solder for a beaded seam. Continue the heat on the solder and copper until the solder has adhered and created the desired bead.
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