[Jewelry making - Article 01089] - Re: [Orchid] Melting Dish

[Helen Hill]

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Hi Robin,

    Thanks for your email. I buy from HS Walsh regularly and yes you're
    right, they are very helpful. Someone else recommended the scorifiers
    and one of those for each metal and the holding device for looks to
    be good and inexpensive. What do you think? 

    http://www.hswalsh.com/itemdetail.aspx?i=TC142&t=55 

    Are there any advantages to the fletcher as opposed to the scorifier?
    It's all a bit confusing. I will be torch melting. Incidentally, when
    torch melting it's normal to add some powdered borax to prevent
    oxidation. I have powdered boric acid as I've recently converted from
    borax and water to boric acid and denatured alcohol (meths) as a
    flux. It may seem a stupid question coming from a chemist but can I
    use the powdered boric acid as a melting flux or does it have to be
    borax? If so I can grind my borax cone using a pestle and mortar
    probably. 

    Thanks again. 

Helen
UK
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