I jumped on an earlier thread today and probably shouldn't have done so to ask a specific question, hence a bit of deja vu for those who have already seen it elsewhere.

I have been working as an amateur with silver for a year or so and am just about to start on my first 9 carat yellow gold pieces for my daughter - simple earrings with posts and scrolls from Cooksongold. My question is whether the Borax cone I use for silver is a suitable flux or is there a better type for gold? Having bought the gold, I can't see myself doing much more as its so expensive. I will continue making with sterling silver, so I'm reluctant to buy a different flux unless it is absolutely necessary.

Thank you in advance.

Ian