[Jewelry making - Article 00152] - Re: [Orchid] Dandix flux problem

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>     Last week I opened a new container of Dandix flux, and was
>     surprised at the pale, creamy yellow appearance, rather than the
>     usual white color. 

    Hi Linda! I don't use that particular flux but... That doesn't sound
    right to me! 

>     ( My first reaction was that if it were a food product, I would
>     wonder if it were spoiled.) 

    Go with your instincts! Don't use the flux until you contact the
    company you purchased it from! Make sure nothing is wrong with it,
    and nothing has contaminated it before you continue working with it!
    I always question changes in products! It never hurts to ask a
    question! 

>     When I am using it, there seems to be quite a bit of burn-off,
>     very visible rising "smoking" trails.  In addition, when I'm
>     finished and take off my mask, there seems to be a lingering strong
>     odor--acrid? metallic? I'm beginning to be concerned about
>     continuing to use it. Any ideas? Many thanks. Linda Sorensen 

    I would be concerned and would want to know why there was a
    difference in the product before I used any more of it!!!! I would
    probably send it back, speak to a technical support person at the
    company, and get a new container of the flux. Good Luck! 

Best Regards
S.Scalise   
sscalise AT tampabay.rr.com
http://users.netconnect.com.au/~sscalise/

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