[TheForge] Forge welding

[Paul Novorolsky]

You can also weld without flux with some practice. (I use flux) But one 
of the UMBA DVD's (RD70) with Mark Pearce demonstrates this technique.
See http://umbaonline.ning.com/page/dvd-library-1 (While you're there, 
check out UMBA's new website. It's done up pretty nicely)


I've tried several fluxes, and one of these days I'm going to work up 
some sample pieces welded with a variety of them. There are all sorts of 
concoctions. EZ-Weld, Crescent, many home-made combinations. I like a 
mix of boric acid and red iron oxide. (both available from pottery 
suppliers). It's less "slippery" than borax, but it requires a little 
more care in using it, as it doesn't melt into a glass quite as quickly.

Google around for fluxes. I'm sure you'll find plenty.

**paul

On 7/26/2011 12:13 PM, Gabriel wrote:
> The grocery store tends to have it...  20 Mule Team Borax is like $3 for
> a 5 lb box.  Or Amazon, if you live on the moon.
>
> -Gabriel
>
>
> On 07/26/2011 10:10 AM, fudgumz at gmail.com wrote:
>> Are there any ways to forge weld without borax? I've heard that mud dobber nests make good flux, when crushed finely. Any ideas? also, where can one find borax cheaply?
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