[Jewelry making - Article 00042] - Re: [Orchid] Dangerous chemicals?

[MillsGem]

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    Dear Steve, I am afraid that you completely missed the point of my
    comments about hazardous substances. My suggestion was that it is
    ludicrous to use dangerous chemicals when it is not necessary. In
    the case mentioned, I suggested that using oxalic or any other acid
    substance was completely unnecessary when polishing a substance that
    is easily polished using non-toxic techniques. I use toxic
    substances regularly BUT, only when they are the most effective way
    to accomplish the task. For example, I still use the old technique
    of "bombing" with peroxide and cyanide, but only when there is no
    better alternative ,and then, very judiciously. Ron at Mills Gem,
    Los Osos, CA.

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