Helpful Hints: DIY Barrier Flux to prevent firestain and firescale

Have you ever been plagued with firestain? You know, that ugly gray cast that shows up in your pieces after your final polish? This video will show you how to make your own barrier flux that can greatly reduce the chances of firestain ruining your piece.
Mark Nelson with RioGrande shares his recipe for creating the barrier flux that is featured in this video at www.riogrande.com/article?nam....
Supplies Needed:
Denatured Alcohol
Boric Acid: www.riogrande.com/product/bor...
Glass jar with tight fitting lid
Stir stick

[@lenastiward8657]

Thank you for this recipe.❤

[@crestars]

Thank you so so much. I am a beginner and so much appreciate your tip!!!!

[@catheykeaton303]

Tammy, Thank You!! Perfect timing!!

[@tammybaalman2429]

You are welcome Cathey!

[@JayDub_143]

You are my hero!!! Thank you so much for this Ms. Tammy!!!! 💜 #BESTCHANNEL!!!

[@tammybaalman2429]

You are very welcome!

[@jimbettridge3123]

Thanks Tammy!

[@tammybaalman2429]

Thank you for watching!

[@SC-bg8wf]

In the UK we know denatured alcohol as methylated spirits, or meths.

[@seazonedsoul]

I soooo needed to see this. Thank you! #hatefirestain

[@tammybaalman2429]

You are very welcome!

[@peterrolex2349]

If you have to anneal 9ct yellow gold a few times, should you pickle after each heat and reapply this boric acid coating?

[@peterrolex2349]

Can you use Borax cone flux after doing this, i.e. there will not be an adverse chemical reaction?

[@melanieschaefer4099]

Can I use my borax cone flux for flow with this barrier you’re recommending here? Thank you.

[@Packaroo]

How do I remove the scale shield after I'm done with the soldering? Do I use pickling? Thank you for the fire shield instructions.

[@tammybaalman2429]

Anytime you do any soldering operation, regardless of the barrier flux or flow flux you use, you will need to place it in pickle to remove any residue. Hope this helps!

[@Packaroo]

@@tammybaalman2429 Thanks! It does help. I'm still new at this.

[@annh3599]

Can this be used for copper & brass or is there a need?