[Jewelry making - Article 01206] - [Orchid] [Australia] [Source] Prip's Flux & Argentium Sterling

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    I have some chain designs ready to go in silver however, as the
    designs requires one link to be added in at a time I am worried that
    the number of solders over all will leave the pieces riddled with
    fire scale. 

    I have always been interested in Prip's flux but never tried it as I
    couldn't find a ready-made version at the jewellers' supply stores
    in my area. I have seen instructions on how to make it and it looks a
    bit messy... I could see me having trouble with it. The only
    jewellers' supply stores I know of are in Brisbane - Australian
    Jeweller's Supply, Seivers, House of Jewellery and Peppertown Gem
    World. Does anyone know of any other stores in Brisbane that might
    carry it or one elsewhere in Australia that would be able to ship it?
    (I'm assuming it would ship as a dangerous good?) I worked in 2
    jewellery manufacturing workshops in the past and don't recall ever
    seeing anyone using prip's flux... maybe it simply isn't available
    here? 

    I'm also interested in Argentium silver - is there anyone who could
    give me a supplier that carries Argentium in Australia? Also, how
    does the cost compare to standard sterling silver? 

Thanks for your help

R.R. Jackson

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