applying solder paste from a jar

[amateur_24]

Hi
I thought I could put solder paste into syringe manually. I was so wrong. It just clogged up the syringe.

Besides buying solder paste in syringe, how can I apply solder paste onto my pcb accurately?

Currently I just use the tip of the clogged syringe to dab the paste onto the pads. I have foundthis method to be inaccurate and sometimes messy.

 

[ronsimpson]

There are many kinds of solder paste. Some flow well. I often mix flux in with the paste to make it flow better.

 

[For The Popcorn]

If you're having circuit boards made, order a solder paste stencil with the boards.

Line up the stencil to the board, put some solder paste on the stencil and use a credit card to squeegee the solder paste across the stencil openings.