[Jewelry making - Article 00155] - Re: [Orchid] Struggling with soldering sterling silver

[The Doctor]

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>         The combination of denatured alcohol and boric acid is great
>     for diamond and gold protection but will not adequately protect
>     silver to the extend of Prips. 

    This is what I typed in my original post: 

          Consider trying a commercially prepared flux such as Battern's
          or Prip's. Also, you don't mention using a firecoat. Before
          fluxing, I dip all pieces to be joined in a solution of
          denatured alcohol and boric acid in a 50/50 ratio, then burn it
          off. This removes residues that can prevent a good join, and
          helps prevent firescale. 

    The primary reason I use the alcohol and borax is to clean the metal
    and remove oils and residues. I always use Prip's after that
    firecoat. I know my posts are wordy, but did you actually read the
    whole thing? 

James in SoFl

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