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Depends on the design and whether it is a crown or a tiara. Filigree Tiaras start at $1,000 USA

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For filigree I use the EZ Torch, also known as the Orca Torch. Otto Frei sells them under EZ torch. It is a propane air torch

By chance do you know where can i get torches with larger nozzles “large soft flame torches”

Its for large peices

Happy to help. How large are the pieces and what are you soldering? ie are you using high temperature solders like the ones we use to solder silver

We do filagree plates and vases

Thanks for your feedback. I do have a video on how to make powdered solder. It is on the Ganoksin website. Gold level members can view the video for free. @ganoksin

I make my own powder solder. I create the ingot, file it down and then use it as you saw in this video. I use easy solder for my filigree

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Hi Warren. The video clearly shows how I did the tests. How I set up the torch etc. The results are consistent and accurate. Is there something you feel that I did incorrectly in the design of the experiment? Do you have any specific data on the number of disposable oxygen bottles you used per disposable propane bottle ? I would be very interested in understanding your experience with disposable oxygen bottles

I use the EZ torch, also called Orca Torch for all of my filigree work

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Hi Steve. My preferred torch is a simple EZ Torch which is propane /air. This is not a precision torch but is perfect for the filigree work I do. If you are looking to set up a fuel/oxy torch, I would suggest something like a Little torch, with 1 pound disposable propane bottles and an oxygen concentrator.

Yes, you can use an oxygen concentrator, that is a very common setup

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Some welding shops will rent you the oxygen tank and just charge you for the oxygen. Note that if your studio is in your home you should consider whether you insurance company is OK with you having an oxygen tank in the house. I personally would go with an oxygen concentrator.

To the best of my knowledge, yes, all of the disposable tanks have threading systems that will work with their respective regulators ie propane needs a propane regulator made for disposable tanks and same goes for oxygen (different regulator).

You're vastly better off buying small industrial oxygen cylinders than spending far more per tiny low-pressure fill for disposables. Worthington and other standard disposable LP cylinders fit because the LP thread is a Compressed Gas Association standard.

I use Smith regulators

Yes, you are correct. The other option would be to go with an oxygen concentrator

It's no contest re:oxygen. A Homefill concentrator can also refill small industrial cylinders if you assemble an adapter using high pressure fittings (Western dominate that market) and the Homefill male QD, or you can and I do use an adapter with medical cylinders (in my case for running a cutting torch in the field for very short tasks) and run a standard oxygen regulator. Some time spend reading about CGA fittings and welding oxygen in general is well spent.

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Hi Stacy, Thanks for your interest. The reason I switched to the rosebud tip was to make the testing go a bit quicker as the rosebud tip uses a lot more fuel than the #7.

Not that I know of. He also spells his name differently as I have a c in my lst name Fischbein....

I use paste solder which I purchase from RIo Grande. I think it is about 65% silver

Hi Paul, Glad you like my RUclips Channel. The large blocks are called soldering blocks. They are heat and fire resistant and are readily available from all jewelers supply companies

@@mfmetalarts5782 Thank you very much for your help! Have a wonderful day.

@@mfmetalarts5782 By the way I see you use Pepetools have you used thier ring stretcher? I am in the market for one so thought I would get your advise I dont have much experience with Pepetools. Thanks again.

Hi Paul, I have never used the Pepe tools ring stretcher, so I can not give you an opinion on it.

Hi Krystyna, thanks for your thoughtful comments. I am considering developing some Zoom based classes on Filigree. Those classes would cover some of the topics that you are interested in. Stay tuned......

Hi Krystyna, Thanks for your question. 26 Ga (about 0.4 mm) fine silver wire is very commonly used for filigree. 95% of my filigree work is based on that size of wire. Many other sizes are also used. I have used wire as low as 38 Ga or about 0.1 mm. This takes a lot of practice to use. If you are just beginning, I suggest you start with 26 Ga fine silver wire. You can see more of my work and can contact me through my website at www.mfmetalarts.com

@@mfmetalarts5782 Ah, Thanks. I was also wondering if it is fine to use sterling silver for the filigree patterns?

Most filigree artists use fine silver for their filigree wire because it is less springy ie has less memory. Sterling can be used and in some cases is preferred, but it is very difficult to make tight coils with sterling silver as it is very "springy" and the coils tend to spring open and not maintain their shape

@@mfmetalarts5782 Ahh, Okay I understand now. Thanks again

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