[Jewelry making - Article 01260] - Re: [Orchid] Borax & Alcohol flux mixture?

[Stephen Walker]

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>         I am not sure about using isisopropylrubbing alcohol) as and
>     additive to Borax for flux. I suspect it would work fine because
>     the main point of mixing the borax with alcohol is to get it to
>     flame and quickly coat the surface. 

    Isopropl works just fine. I have been using it for decades. It
    typically comes in a 70% solution and that works, but I buy the
    higher solutions when they are easily available. 

    Denatured alcohol is grain alcohol that has been poisoned so you
    won't drink it and avoid the exexcis tax on booze. The the US the
    additives are a  nauseate and it really works. If I use denatured I
    start feeling pukey after a bit even with good ventilation and I do a
    lot of soldering. 

Stephen Walker

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