<h1>Possible? Probably</h1>

<p>If you have an a soldering iron and some fine wire, you can make a semi permanent bracelet - I say semi permanent rather than permanent because the kind of soldering you do on electronics isn't really designed for mechanical strength, and unless you buy some form of welder (the article you linked mentions arc welders) I'd expect the soldered joint to break before too long.</p>

<h1>Advisable? No</h1>

<p>You know what else is semi permanent? <strong>Scarring.</strong> Be very careful before putting a soldering iron anywhere near someone else's wrist, because if you're not then they will probably end up with a different kind of permanent marking than intended.</p>

<h1>Alternatives</h1>

<p>Instead of welding the bracelet closed, if you're using something with links then you can just close the loop on a normal link instead of a catch using a pair of pliers. This would be just about as strong as welding it (because the other links in the chain won't be welded either), but avoid the need for extreme heat or expensive tools.</p>

<p>If you're still concerned about the strength of the link, you can apply a little bit of glue to it to make sure it says closed.</p>

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Wire conducts heat too so its not just direct burns from the iron you would have to worry about.
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walrus
<p>I would like to recreate a permanent bracelet at home for my girlfriend. I'm an engineer and can solder electronics. Would this be possible?</p>

<p>Something like this - <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/catbird-welding-annex-permanent-jewelry" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.vogue.com/article/catbird-welding-annex-permanent-jewelry</a></p>

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I'd say your soldering skills would translate over but the materials you use in electronics will not.
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Permanent Bracelet At Home
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# Permanent Bracelet At Home

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-12-11)

I would like to recreate a permanent bracelet at home for my girlfriend. I'm an engineer and can solder electronics. Would this be possible?

Something like this - <https://www.vogue.com/article/catbird-welding-annex-permanent-jewelry>

**Tags:** jewelry

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I'd say your soldering skills would translate over but the materials you use in electronics will not.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2018-12-11. Score: 9 | Accepted answer

# Possible? Probably

If you have an a soldering iron and some fine wire, you can make a semi permanent bracelet - I say semi permanent rather than permanent because the kind of soldering you do on electronics isn't really designed for mechanical strength, and unless you buy some form of welder (the article you linked mentions arc welders) I'd expect the soldered joint to break before too long.

# Advisable? No

You know what else is semi permanent? **Scarring.** Be very careful before putting a soldering iron anywhere near someone else's wrist, because if you're not then they will probably end up with a different kind of permanent marking than intended.

# Alternatives

Instead of welding the bracelet closed, if you're using something with links then you can just close the loop on a normal link instead of a catch using a pair of pliers. This would be just about as strong as welding it (because the other links in the chain won't be welded either), but avoid the need for extreme heat or expensive tools.

If you're still concerned about the strength of the link, you can apply a little bit of glue to it to make sure it says closed.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Wire conducts heat too so its not just direct burns from the iron you would have to worry about.  

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