[Jewelry making - Article 00020] - Re: [Orchid] Melting Dish

[Helen Hill]

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Hi John,

>     The relationship between the two is much like a solder, though.
>     Boric acid melts at a higher temperature - I don't know what it is
>     beyond bench experience. I find it's actually too high to be
>     useful with silver, for instance. 

    What you say makes sense. I've noticed that although the boric acid/
    alcohol is an easier to use and less messy flux, I am having more
    problems with oxidation than when I was using borax and water. And I
    now know what firescale looks like! 

    I'll grind up my borax cone and use that for melting. Thanks again. 

    And welcome back Orchid, I've missed you all! Hope you had a good
    break Hanuman. 

Helen
UK
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