[Jewelry making - Article 00205] - Re: [Orchid] Storing boric acid and alcohol mix

[Melissa Veres]

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>      So, did my expensive purchase solve the "blooming" of boric acid
>     crystals? Nope 

    Here are a few suggestions that may help to control the growing
    crystal of borax that decorates the lid of the alcohol/borax
    container. 

    I mix small amounts of the solution, and freshen it up as needed.  I
    use smaller amounts of borax, so the solution is not too thick, and
    repeat the application several times to build up several thinner
    layers which seem to coat the piece better anyway. (My solutions are
    saturated, but without too much excess laying on the bottom of the
    jar.) When I get ready to solder, I take a few seconds to knock some
    of the residue from the top back into the jar, (since I do it
    regularly, it's a relatively thin layer) and remix it into the
    solution. I also wash out the top of the container periodically,
    since it's the inside lip of the cover which tends to build up some
    crystallization, and keeps the seal from being tight. Lids that have
    a thicker plastic seal work better than those that don't. Hope this
    helps. 

Melissa Veres, Engraver
mveres AT fast.net

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