OK so I finally decided that I had to have a torch. So I looked and looked and researched and asked around. Everything was between Victor and Harris. I thought I had made a decision and I bought a Victor. Now I'm not sure I did the right thing.

Everybody,
So I went to the little upscale garden/landscape center down the street from my house and peddled my wares. They freaked out over it and wanted me to bring stuff to try out right away. Of course I have something else to do today and couldn't bring them anything until Monday. It was scary to just screw on my little cap and say here's my stuff.. do you like it? So I drove away feeling good.

So word of mouth may be spreading. I sold a single Iris to someone to give as a Christmas present. That persons boyfriend owns a business that has something to do with metal and he wants "a bunch" of my flowers to adorn the fence in front of the building. I don't know how much.... Keep you fingers crossed that I get a real order, or could I call it a commission? It's kind of exciting even if it doesn't come though.

Hey guys,
Everyone posts alot of information about patinas on copper. I am wondering if you can use these smae ideas on steel or do you have to use other ways. Does anyone know of a resource for steel patina techniques? I use a comercially made stuff to rust things. When I first spray it on the metal and it immediatly turns the steel a really nice pink. Is there a way to stop it in this stage?

So I got a new torch and I want to try my hand at brazing (I have only MIG welded everything). I have an old ornamental piece from the top of a chimney that I have displayed in my living room. During the removal it broke in several places. I would like to try brazing to put it back together. I thought I could do this just on the back. How do I have to clean it? Do I need to grind any rust or just brush it and clean with something.What kind of brazing rod do I use? Any helpful tips would be very helpful.