Zapp Plus® — Budget Permanent Jewelry Welder
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The Zapp Plus® Permanent Jewelry Welder™ is an entry-level welder with more power and an advanced stylus. The Zapp Plus® has an extended energy range, advanced stylus with available extension, 3-year warranty, and is proudly made in the USA.
Starting at $1,299 USD, the Zapp Plus permanent jewelry welder provides a low-cost solution to start your permanent jewelry business!
As a starter welder, the Zapp Plus helps you gain a toehold in permanent jewelry and build your business. When the time is right you’ll want to trade your Zapp Plus for an Orion permanent jewelry welder, such as the Orion PJ, that offers more power, more energy control, more precision, more safety features, and more customization—a professional welder used by more PJ artists than any other welder.
When you purchase the Zapp Plus with optics, we'll also include the famous PJ Kit to help jumpstart your business. What comes in the kit?
Two Shade 5 Welding Glasses
Safety Leather Patch
Grounded Precision Plier
Ungrounded Precision Plier
Flush Cutter
3’ of Sterling Silver Practice Chain
Door Cling Graphic
6” Metal Ruler
Small Tape Measure
Built on the success and dependability of the Zapp, the Zapp Plus provides double the power and an advanced stylus. Made in the USA and designed by an engineering team with many years of micro welding expertise, you can count on the Zapp to provide years of safe, reliable service.
With the Zapp Plus, you'll never unintentionally shock yourself or your customers with an unsafe welder or one not intended to be used for permanent jewelry. You'll never have to modify a stylus to avoid an unwanted electrical buzz or jolt. The Zapp Plus is a true PJ welder backed by Sunstone's 18 years of micro welding experience—the micro welder experts.
The Zapp Plus® Permanent Jewelry Welder™ is compatible with all optics offered by Sunstone. These lenses are crucial, because they automatically darken the area when a weld is detected, protecting your eyes from any damage. There are four different options:
5x Arm Microscope:
This microscope is the biggest, but also the most versatile. Thanks to the magnifying lens, it zooms in on your electrode to allow the most accuracy when welding permanent jewelry. Our state of the art lens is the only clear ADL on the market. This microscope also has the largest working area, and bright lights to make welding easier.
5x PJ Scope:
The PJ Scope is the same machine as the arm microscope, but without the arm. It was designed to be smaller, and therefore more portable. You get the same benefits as the arm microscope, but less working area. The magnifying lens makes it much easier to see your welds and ensure a job well done.
Upgraded ADL with Clear Screen:
Our state-of-the-art Upgraded ADL has the only clear lens in the world. The magnification, bright LED lights, and large working area make permanent jewelry a breeze. The lens can be tilted and the height is adjustable. You can also set the stylus to different heights, making it very personalizable.
Basic ADL:
The Basic ADL is our smallest lens and smallest working area. The lens is not clear, but instead has a dark green tint. This is a simple, one-piece structure that comes pre-wired and with a set angle and stylus location. The lens does magnify the electrode area so you can better see your weld.
Trying to decide between the Upgraded ADL or the Basic ADL?
Watch this video here to compare the two auto-darkening lens. (ADLs)
Zapp Plus® Permanent Jewelry Welder for Beginners
Power Adaptor
Power Cord
(3) 1 mm Premium Electrodes
7' Argon Tubing
Orion Welding Stylus with Detachable Cord
Shaded Safety Glasses
Precision Ground Clip
Standard Alligator Clip
Metal Welding Practice Card
Stylus Holder
Your Choice of Optics with the "Famous" PJ Kit
Comprehensive Operator's Manual
The differences between the Zapp and Zapp Plus are:
Orion is professional line of permanent jewelry welders manufactured by Sunstone. The Zapp Plus was designed as a beginner's welder with a price that makes starting your own permanent jewelry business easier. As your business grows you'll need more energy control, more power, and safety features, all of which you'll find in the Orion line of permanent jewelry welders.
This product is also available online with Circle Plan!
The Zapp Plus is manufactured in the USA and help is just a phone call away! In minutes you'll be speaking with a US-based, native-English speaking and experienced customer service representative ready to solve your permanent jewelry welding challenges. Call or text +1 801-658-0015. Our customers love our products but they rave about our service!
The popularity and demand for permanent jewelry creates a wonderful business opportunity. You don't have to be a jeweler to be a permanent jewelry artist. With the Orion mPulse and practice you can quickly learn to close even the smallest fine chain bracelet or anklet. All you need are the right tools.
Let's take a quick look at the numbers:
Most permanent jewelry artists are investing about USD $4,000 for all the tools and supplies they need to get started. You may invest a bit more, or bit less depending upon the type of chain you sell. To breakeven, sell 100 anklets or bracelets at USD $40.
How quickly can you sell 100 bracelets or anklets?
At fairs or home parties, some permanent jewelry artists are selling 10 chains in two to three hours. Given that rate, you'll break even after only 10 events! Of course, these numbers will change due to a number of different possibilities; but it does give you an idea of how quickly you can recoup your investment.
How do you sell permanent jewelry?
Fairs, farmers markets, and home parties seem to have the biggest return. Or add permanent jewelry to your existing jewelry studio, beauty shop, boutique, tattoo or piercing studio.
ONE: Measure Out the Chain
After your customer has chosen their preferred chain, wrap the chain around the wrist or ankle and determine a fit that is not too tight nor too loose. Mark the link on the chain you will cut.
TWO: Cut the Chain
Using the cutting pliers that come with the Sunstone Permanent Jewelry Kit, cut one side of the link in half. Do NOT cut the whole link in half. Make sure the cut link does not fall off the chain.
THREE: Prep the Link for Welding
Using the two chain pliers that come with your kit, bend the two ends of the cut link away from each other to create a gap wide enough to slide the uncut link (on the opposite side of the chain) through the cut link. Then bend the ends of the cut link back together. This step is much easier if you purchase the Orion mPulse with 5x microscopic optics.
FOUR: Keep Your Customers Safe
Place your customer's wrist or ankle under the automatic darkening lens, with the lens facing the customer. Instruct others in the room not to look directly at the chain when welding. Place the protective leather patch between the chain and your customer's skin to prevent a burn, which is unlikely but possible. Make sure your customer records the next step and posts to social media.
FIVE: Weld the Link Closed
On the Zapp Plus®, select the power you'll need to weld the link closed. If you're unsure, start with a low amount of power, like 3 joules. Using the chain pliers that come with your kit, apply pressure to both ends of the cut link to bring them together. While maintaining pressure on both ends with the pliers, touch the joint to the electrode. The Orion mPulse will create a weld. Check the weld for position and strength.
SIX: Polish the Chain
Take the fiberglass brush that comes with your kit and polish the weld. Some types of metal will leave more soot than others.
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