Torch firing

I prefer to use a torch when firing my clay - cheap and easy - but I need to know what limitations I have.  Can I fire a sterling silver jump ring into a clay pendant with a torch?  Also, I have some of the paste, and I've seen people "paint"  a leaf and then fire it and only have the silver leaf left over.  But can this be done with a torch?

Thank you!
J

After I posted this question, I looked at some past discussion and I think I have my answers from those -

Yes, I can fire a SS jump ring into Art Clay as long as I paint the jump ring with a thin layer of ACS paste first - is that correct?

And, no, firing anything organic with a torch would be a bad idea because of the smoke, fumes, flame, etc '>

[Metalman]

After I posted this question, I looked at some past discussion and I think I have my answers from those -

Yes, I can fire a SS jump ring into Art Clay as long as I paint the jump ring with a thin layer of ACS paste first - is that correct? Yes, especially with sterling I like to keep the metal coated w/ACS, helps prevent the oxidizing that may separate the layers

And, no, firing anything organic with a torch would be a bad idea because of the smoke, fumes, flame, etc '>
Basically correct. I have worked with torches, kilns and flame for 35 yrs. Small leaves and a delicate torch hand might work, but.....  The problem is control and temperature balance, difficult when organic materials are burning at their own rate. Anything larger (like cork clay) will not work

Hope this helps

thank you!