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—Killed spirits is objectionable as a flux for soldering vessels intended to contain food of any kind. Not only is this flux a poison, but it is liable to produce subsequent rusting wherever used unless all traces of it are thoroughly removed immediately after soldering. A good non-poisonous flux suitable for tin boxes may be made by dissolving resin in oil. Place a quantity of powdered resin in an iron vessel, add colza, olive, or any similar oil, and apply gentle heat, meanwhile stirring it until the resin is dissolved. Dissolve as much resin in the oil as possible without making the flux too thick (when cold) to apply with a brush. One or two small experiments will soon decide the required proportions. The resin is really the base of the flux; but the oil is added to facilitate its application and removal before and after the soldering process.