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PLEASE NOTE
Salt petre is used to remove impurities from the molten metal.
Borax is a flux that helps the molten metal flow during the pouring phase.
Step by step instructions on how to alloy 18ct white gold using platinum and a few tricks to prevent it from cracking or becoming brittle.
Why? ( concerning Pt vs Pd white gold)
*It's more cost effective.
*It's harder wearing.
*It's whiter.
*It's a pleasure to work with
*You can do finer work with it, eg; fine claw clusters.
*It is compatible with 18ct Pd white so you can use it for repairs as well.
*If you get 18ct Pd mixed into your 18ct Pt white it will still be 100% fine.
Watch to the end to see how to alloy the 18ct white gold down to 9ct,10ct and 14ct white gold.
Please feel free to use this alloy in your own workshop.