[Jewelry making - Article 00048] - Re: [Orchid] [Texturing] Using paint airbrush on high karat gold

[yumi yoshinaga]

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>         I got myself some 600 grit tumble media (silicon carbide) and
>     mixed it well with water. It put a nice frosted look on 14k white
>     and yellow gold. As this was just a test, I can't comment further on
>     it's durability. An interesting side note: the 220 grit did not
>     make a mark at all, I think it is too large. 

    Dear Terry: that's exactly what I wanted to hear. I initially bought
    a beadblaster from Rio Grande and got a Craftsman air compressor.
    Well, I live in a 2nd floor apt, and my neighbors thought I was using
    a jackhammer. Thanks for your feedback. 

Sincerely, Yumi 

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