[Jewelry making - Article 00231] - Re: [Orchid] Rusty, rusty tools/bulk polishing

[Dave Sebaste]

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>     I just wanted to tout the wonders of David Huffmans rust removal,
>     and thank him again for sharing such a wonderful tip. 

    Somehow I failed to recognize the significance of this post when it
    first came through! Thanks for waking me up, Poppy!  ;)  I set this
    up today and am happily and patiently derusting my bracelet mandrel
    as we speak! And in an environmentally friendly way that's nearly
    effortless! 

    Two questions: 

    1. What is the gas given off by the bubbles? I'm guessing oxygen,
    since we're removing iron oxide. Is this a safe, or correct
    assumption? 

    2. If I don't want to eat away the clamps by getting them in the
    water, I guess I could wrap the article, like a dapping punch, in
    copper wire which was then attached to the clamp? Worth a try, I
    guess! 

    Three questions: 

    3. What is this process called? Electrolysis? What's happening on a
    molecular level? Is the iron being transferred from the negative
    anode to the positive? Would it eventually start eating or etching
    the tool itself if left in there long enough? 

    Thanks Poppy, and David! 

Dave

Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 


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