NEW! Zapp Plus®: The 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.
- 1-30 J Energy Range in Single-Joule Increments
- Advanced Stylus
- Removable Stylus Cord—Ready for Stylus Extension for Anklets
- Argon-Ready
- Digital Display
- Choose from 4 Optics Options: 5x Arm Microscope, 5x PJ Scope, Upgraded Clear ADL, Basic ADL—in stock and ready to ship today!
- Made in the USA
- US-based Customer Service
- Easiest Permanent Jewelry Welder to Learn and Use!
- Uses Premium Orion® Tungsten Electrodes
- 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Starting at $1,299 USD, the Zapp Plus permanent jewelry welder provides a low-cost solution to start your permanent jewelry business!
An Extended Feature Set
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1-30 Joule Energy Range. The Zapp Plus® provides an extended energy range of 1-30 Joules in single Joule increments. Close any jump ring or chain! Make simple jewelry repairs! Create your own jewelry!
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Advanced Stylus. The Zapp Plus® is paired with the same advanced stylus you see on Orion permanent jewelry welders. Better welding results!
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Stylus Extension. The Zapp Plus® stylus cord can be extended up to nine feet using the Sunstone stylus extension cord. Perfect for anklets!
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Longer Stylus Length. The Zapp Plus® comes standard with a 72" tip-to-tip stylus cord—the longest among any other welder!
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Argon Ready. The Zapp Plus® is argon-ready connecting to any argon source, such as the Argon Mini™. Enjoy cleaner, stronger welding results! Boost customer satisfaction!
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Digital Display. The Zapp Plus® has a digital display that clearly shows the weld energy based on the dial's position, allowing for precise adjustments and greater control.
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Premium Electrodes. The Zapp Plus® uses premium Orion tungsten electrodes, known for delivering consistent welding results.
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Built by Experts. Sunstone's in-house engineering team has decades of cumulative micro welding experience, the micro welder experts. Choose dependability and expertise!
A Beginner's Welder
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.
Get the "Famous" PJ Kit with Optics
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?
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Two Shade 5 Welding Glasses
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Safety Leather Patch
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Grounded Precision Plier
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Ungrounded Precision Plier
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Flush Cutter
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3’ of Sterling Silver Practice Chain
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Door Cling Graphic
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6” Metal Ruler
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Small Tape Measure
The Low-Cost, Advanced PJ Welder
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.
Sunstone Exclusive! Choose Your Preferred Optics
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)
What's in the Box
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Zapp Plus® Permanent Jewelry Welder for Beginners
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Power Adaptor
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Power Cord
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(3) 1 mm Premium Electrodes
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7' Argon Tubing
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Orion Welding Stylus with Detachable Cord
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Shaded Safety Glasses
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Precision Ground Clip
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Standard Alligator Clip
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Metal Welding Practice Card
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Stylus Holder
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Your Choice of Optics with the "Famous" PJ Kit
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Comprehensive Operator's Manual
Zapp™ Permanent Jewelry Welder™ vs Zapp Plus® Permanent Jewelry Welder™
The differences between the Zapp and Zapp Plus are:
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Energy Range. The Zapp Plus has an energy range of 1-30 Joules. The Zapp has an energy range of 3-10 Joules. Both models are suitable for permanent jewelry.
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Stylus. The Zapp Plus uses an advanced stylus that provides a better welding experience. The Zapp uses a budget stylus that provides satisfactory welding results.
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Stylus Extension. The Zapp Plus will accept a stylus extension cord that provides up to nine feet in cord length, which is great for anklets. The Zapp does not have this option.
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Digital Display. The Zapp Plus has a digital display that clearly shows the weld energy based on the dial's position, allowing for precise adjustments and greater control.
Zapp Plus® vs Orion PJ™ and Orion mPulse™
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.
Zapp Plus® Permanent Jewelry Welder™ Advantages Over the Competition
- Removable Stylus for Maximum Extension, Portability
- Advanced Stylus
- Energy Dial for Faster Energy Selection
- Choice of Optics
- Digital Display
- Made in the USA
- Expert Design and Manufacturing
- Keeps Welding After Tens of Thousands of Welds and More!
- 5-Star Customer Service
PROTECTION PLAN
This product is also available online with Circle Plan!
US Built and Supported
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!
Start Your Own Permanent Jewelry Business
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.
Permanent Jewelry in 6 Easy Steps
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.
