Soldering 101

Master Soldering Skills with Confidence — Even If You’re Just Starting Out

Struggling to get that smooth, even bead? Wondering how much solder is too much? Soldering 101 is the step-by-step stained glass soldering course made for beginners and hobbyists alike. You’ll learn how to solder with skill and confidence—without the frustration of trial and error.

What You’ll Learn

From clear, close-up videos to printable guides, this course gives you everything you need to solder cleaner seams, neater edges, and stronger panels. You’ll learn how to:

– Run smooth beads with confidence
– Use the right amount of solder every time
– Avoid beginner mistakes that cost time and materials
– Reinforce your projects for stability and strength
– Take better care of your tools to extend their life

Whether you’ve never picked up a soldering iron or just want to level up your results, this course breaks it all down into easy, bite-sized lessons.

What’s Included

– ✅ 9 in-depth video lessons with multi-angle views
– ✅ Printable quick guides and reference sheets
– ✅ Project walkthrough with real-world examples
– ✅ Lifetime access to course materials
– ✅ Bonus: Tips for cleaning, tinning, and caring for your soldering iron

What Students Are Saying

“I have learned so much from you. I have watched all the tutorials and made myself a reference book. I did not know anything about how solder flowed or how to take it off or add more. I’m loving the course and looking forward to the next live workshop.”

— Sandra S., Makers Club Member

Course Outline

This course covers everything you need to build confident soldering habits:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Soldering
• Chapter 2: Basic Seam Soldering
• Chapter 3: Basic Edge Soldering
• Chapter 4: Sample Project with Complex Edges
• Chapter 5: When to Know You’re Done
• Chapter 6: Tinning Wire & Adding Hooks
• Chapter 7: Soldering Zinc Came to Panel Edges
• Chapter 8: Basic Reinforcement & Stability
• Chapter 9: Caring For Your Soldering Iron
• Chapter 10: Simple Details for Beginners

Access Instruction

Accessing the workshop is very straightforward. After completing your purchase, or anytime you’d like to view it, simply go to My Learning in the main menu to access your training library. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see a selection of all the courses and workshops available to you. Click on the “Soldering 101” course to start learning. The “My Courses” tab will filter the list to show only the items you have access to.