[Jewelry making - Article 00108] - Re: [Orchid] Firescale, frips, prips huh?

[Patricia Hicks]

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    All, here I am going from fireproof gloves (thanks very much for the
    great response, keep 'em coming) to firescale and how to prevent it. 
    This discussion comes up so often in relation to a discussion of
    Prips, or Frips or ........... but there is a wonderful product you
    all overlook.  To any who wish not to brew their own potions, yet
    want something to prevent firescale As Well As serve as a soldering
    flux, CUPRONIL is what you need ! 

    It is basically the same as Prips but with an added chemical that
    gives it the fluxing ability for soldering that Prips does not have.
    You can obtain it in a wonderful fine-mist sprayer of 4 oz., or in 16
    oz. or gallon refills.  Try Rio Grande, Indian Jewelry Supply,
    Thunderbird Jewelry Supply, or Frei & Borel.  Gesswein has the
    identical product under their own label.20 

    It is applied just like Prips.  Heat the metal, then paint or spray
    on Cupronil.  If the metal temperature is correct, a white crusty
    covering forms.  It must be used where ever a person does not want
    firescale to form when soldering.  It comes off easily in the pickle
    process.  *No other soldering flux is necessary under most
    conditions.* 20 

    Our very own Orchid buddy, Lee Epperson, is associated with this
    product.  Any further questions you might send directly to him, but
    I'm sure you'll all love it if you just try it.  And he'll do all
    the mixing for you ! 

Pat

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