[Jewelry making - Article 00231] - Re: [Orchid] Dried chunky flux

[James Binnion]

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>     What is your method of reconstituting dried-out and/or chunky paste
>     flux? 

    Put flux in pyrex dish with a small amount of distilled water, cover
    and heat in microwave for 2-3 min, stir and add water and heat again
    if necessary or remove and allow to cool. If you do this the
    microwave must be used only for studio warming no food or drink. You
    can get them so cheaply now that having one for this type use is not
    too extravagant. No microwave, place pyrex dish in a pan of water and
    heat on burner it will eventually work but needs more attention and
    time than with microwave. Warning the flux is very hot and will
    create nasty burns, potentially cause blindness etc. if you splash
    it on you so gloves, goggles and all other relevant safety equipment
    should be used. Also remember that some paste fluxes have some nasty
    chemicals (sodium hydroxide, sodium fluoride) in them be careful. 

Jim

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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