Can you use a propane torch to fuse silver?

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Leah
The answer to this question is definitely yes - you can use a propane torch to fuse silver. In fact, the only torch I use is a propane torch I bought at the hardware store, and it works great for fusing and soldering silver. I've used it with sterling, argentium, and fine silver. I've also used it to anneal copper & solder copper using silver solder.
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6 Responses to Can you use a propane torch to fuse silver?

  1. Gloria Cohen says:
    October 27, 2008 at 10:09 am

    I would like to fuse a heavier gauge of fine silver wire (8 gauge and 8 gauge). My Blazer torch isn’t up to the task. I’m wondering if a propane torch is the answer.
    Thanks in advance for any advice.

  2. Gloria Cohen says:
    October 27, 2008 at 10:11 am

    meant 6 gauge and 8 gauge.

  3. Leah says:
    October 27, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    A propane torch should work for that. It’s hotter than the small butane torches and also larger.

  4. Gloria says:
    October 27, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    Just a couple of questions. Can the size of the flame be controlled (i.e. different tips)? Also, any thoughts on models? Thanks.

  5. Leah says:
    October 27, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    On the torch I got, which was ACE hardware brand, you can control the size of the flame with a little knob. I don’t know about models – since I got a cheap one at a hardware store, probably any brand you get will work at least as well as mine!

  6. Gloria Cohen says:
    October 28, 2008 at 7:08 am

    Leah, thanks for all the help. I’ll check out the various models.