Don’t forget the sparkfun tutoral videos:
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/presen … MD-HowTo-6
I quote from the tutorial page:
“If you’ve got a leadless component (like a QFN CP2102), you can solder the component onto a tight pitch footprint without solder paste or expensive machinery (or a hot plate). This requires some soldering and a hotair rework station.”