Reddit mentions of Blazer GB4001 Stingray Butane Torch, Black

This is the torch I use. I like it a lot, and it is surprisingly fuel-efficient, though doesn't work for creme brulee.

I also like Rio Grande for my jewelry supplies (including silver if you know what you need). You can buy copper from the hardware store, and if there is a jewelry supply store where you live that would obviously be ideal.

Different kinds of flux work in different ways, but I've never had trouble using any particular type as long as it was clean. As a reminder, being successful in jewelry-level soldering is mostly about having a clean join (and solder does not bridge a gap).

You can solder silver and copper together without trouble, but the line will not blur. Since the solder is silver-colored, ideally you will use exactly the amount you need whenever soldering copper, and then can sand off any excess solder so there isn't messy silver solder all over the copper surface. There are also ways to copper plate something entirely, but that doesn't sound like what you're looking for.

Let me know if you have other questions!

It may not be necessary to have a torch, but it helps immensely when trying to build contact coils.

As far as convincing someone that the torch is safe, i would suggest going with a high quality torch. I like the blazer line, and have been using one for over 3 years. I also use it a lot now that I don't smoke and can never find a lighter, so it could be purchased to 'light charcoal'.

It'll certainly work, but I don't know how well. The larger the flame, the less control you have over the color pattern.

I usually use this butane torch on a low setting for ring-sized items. It puts out a blue flame a little thinner than a pencil. The narrow flame allows you to concentrate the heat in a very small area, leaving narrow color bands.

I've also used this torch head with propane. It colors the steel just fine, but the color bands are considerably wider because it's harder to concentrate the heat.

Either way makes for an interesting piece, of course.

dis one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HT8U9M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shouldn't need to spend over $30 for a torch. This one has served me well for years: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HT8U9M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Long before I started smoking cigars regularly I bought this butane torch to make vape mod coils and it has been my most reliable cigar lighter to date. Holds a ton of fuel to.

Blazer GB4001 Stingray Butane Torch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HT8U9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jU2XCb331CP2J

This one, for anyone else looking at the post

Thanks!