The ArTorch® Pinpoint Flame Tool is a true professional mini-flame instrument designed for a variety of precision flame applications. The ArTorch® is a precision tool that not only handles easily but welds, brazes and solders most metals. Up to 3100 °C with a precision thread thin flame comes with 5 sapphire tips. Uses all LPG or acetylene and oxygen. Other varieties of dual gas systems & LPG only options are on our website. With various fittings, replaceable tips & more. TIP: Keep your nozzles clean from carbon, dust, solder & dirt with nozzles cleaners, these are fine little needle files perfect to get into the small front of the nozzle.
Sparex is an easy to use, longer lasting, safe replacement for dangerous sulfuric acid in effective cleaning and pickling metals. Use Sparex for removing surface oxidation, scale and pickling gold, silver and copper based alloys. Non-flammable and non-explosive. See the video on our website for more info. TIP: Use copper tweezers for handling items in your pickle.
Stocks have arrived: Made of fused silica with a clay bond, very durable. Can take heat of up to 1375 °C. Large variety for casting machines, flat bottom or cup shape for fitting into handles. Also available in different capacities. Most crucibles need to be prepared with Borax. See our how to video and other info for help. TIP: Use green tinted glasses when soldering & melting platinum as the bright orange glare is harmful to your eyes. You need a special crucible for platinum to handle the high temperature. Don't add borax to platinum as it will contaminate your metal.

Skamolex protects your work bench from high heat,  ideal for soldering silver, brass copper and gold. Withstands extreme heat (1100 °C). Lightweight and rigid, though soft enough to permit the insertion of pins and other thin items. Eliminates fumes and reflects heat back to your work effectively. It doesn't rub off on your fingers or your work space. Contains no ceramic fibers, therefore dustless, non-irritating and odorless. Has high mechanical strength, yet easy to cut and shape.
TIP: Wear a durable leather apron protecting you from hot molten drops.

This eliminates the need to remove stones such as topaz, sapphire and citrine which are typically prone to heat damage. It is also useful when soldering near multiple joints, where the heat from soldering might affect an earlier join. TEMPGUARD is a truly world class, patented heat resistant and heat dissipating paste product. It prevents heat damage from intense heat sources – skin, paintwork, electrical insulation, wood, glass, precious stones or practically any surface/material. 
A ready to use and non toxic, easy to apply fire retardant paste dissipates intense heat – up to 3000ºC! Does not contain asbestos. No objectionable fumes or odours. Water soluble and environmentally friendly!
Ideal for soldering on PC boards, fine electronics or even basic wax carving, sculpting and tree sprueing. Works well with plastic, perspex, wood and low melting point metals like tin, aluminium and pewter. A heating element made of advanced technology and heat-resistant material. With temperature control settings of 200°C ~ 380°C that are stable and accurate.
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