hello all,
I’m still looking for a thermite Type of fusing capability for .999
Silver. I want to make a moldable paste and use point appropriate
amounts of it to fuse tack sculptural fineSilver together.
my current flame is to big and cold to get fire where I want it, as
I want it.
soldering is not an option.
fusion is essentially a matter of site temperature. the rest is the
Art.
I’m thinking magnesium filings might do the trick.
much safer and predictable than thermites.
I’m researching now for notes, and plan on experiments by this
weekend.
I’ve used magnesium in the past, and here in Alaska, it is a
necessary and effective survival item for starting wet fires in the
bush.
do not even try thermites in studio!
they will burn you down or worse.
thanks,
Jim