O.K Hawn...Fluxing (new word, I like it) I read the article, very deep dicussion. I have learned to use either beeswax or parrifin wax. That both waxes will catch fire (yikes!) and smoke. Do i stir while the pot is on fire or wait til the flames have gone? That part a little corn-fusing to me. What kind of spoon should I use to get rid of the yuk on top - metal or wooden spoon? I had already planned on using protective gear before I start this. I remember reading Jungle Jims article a couple of months back, of what happened to him on melting one day, ya I don't want that happening. All geared up for that mess. How far away from the house should I do this? I do have 4 dogs (an old man beagle - 16, and 3 min pins) and I diffinitly do not want them around me while I'm doing this. They'll stay in the house. I will defflinitly need all the help I can get. Thank for looking out after me!