How to prevent fire scale

A short video explaining how to prevent fire scale. Also a short explanation on what is fire scale. With two methods to apply boric acid powder to your jewelry project when soldering to prevent the formation of copper oxide in the form of fire scale.. Boric acid applied before soldering sterling silver will prevent fire scale forming as it is a great fire scale prevention agent. These tips will help you as goldsmith and silversmith to prevent the formation of fire scale when soldering. If applied properly these methods will prevent fire scale in silver and there will be no need for fire scale removal.
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[@Dave-hc6pp]

I did know about the boric acid and denatured alcohol but your videos are always helpful. Thank you.

[@barbaracovey]

Great video! Thanks

[@jimbettridge3123]

Thanks Jan!

[@diannagendron]

Do you use the boric acid coating when working with 14k? So glad I found your channel, subbed! Thank you!

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

well being new to chain mail i have problems with fire scale when softening my work wire aneiling it and all like to know if you may have some tips on fire scale removal seems very hard to do
thank you in advance