[Jewelry making - Article 00705] - Re: [Orchid] Blue gas flux

[James Binnion]

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    Mieke, Get some denatured alcohol (sold as shellac thinner in most
    hardware stores) and a small wide mouth glass jar with a metal lid
    (like the ones that artichoke hearts come in) and powdered boric
    acid. Be careful when doing this as the alcohol is very flammable.
    Do the pouring and mixing in a well ventilated area away from sparks
    and flames and remember to wear safety glasses. Rubber gloves are
    not a bad idea either as the alcohol (ethanol) is denatured (made
    un-drinkable) by adding methyl alcohol (wood alcohol) which is
    poisonous and can be absorbed through the skin. Put about 1/2" layer
    of the boric acid in the bottom of the jar then add the alcohol to
    fill the jar to about 3/4 full, stir and you are ready to go. The
    boric acid will not all dissolve in the alcohol so as the level
    drops in the jar just add alcohol and stir to dissolve more boric
    acid in the alcohol. 

    Jim Binnion James Binnion Metal Arts Phone (360) 756-6550 Toll Free
    (877) 408 7287 Fax (360) 756-2160 http://www.mokume-gane.com
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