What The FLUX - The Info You Need

Recommended Tools & Supplies:
Safety Glasses;
Flux (Paste);
Batterns Self Pickling Flux;
Applicator Bottle (Needle Tip);
Yellow Ochre (Powdered);
Boric Acid (Powdered);
Denatured Alcohol;
Paint Brushes;
Tweezer;
Charcoal Block (Hardened);
Kiln Shelf;
Lazy Susan Base;
Copper Tongs;
Solder Assortment; and,
Solder Cutting Pliers

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In this video, Prof. John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy introduces viewers to various types of flux used for soldering jewelry. This video will help you to determine the type of flux that will work best for you in your studio.

There are many types of flux. The most basic form of flux, boric acid and denatured alcohol, is often used as a fire scale barrier. When it is used this way, jewelers will often use it in combination with a commercial flux product such as paste flux. You can control the flow of solder on an item with the use of an anti-flux such as yellow ochre. Check the OJA's playlist for a separate video on yellow ochre.

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