One way to prepare wires is to tin them.
But why do you need to tin wires at all?
Here are some common mistakes
Journal
We need to record our progress through the class. We will do it on google docs.
Start a google doc and name it DE Soldering Journal your name i.e. DE Soldering Journal Joseph W
Share your DE folder with me joseph@inventorspace.xyz
Tell me what is wrong with the “painting” method for soldering.
What is the purpose of the soldering iron?