[Jewelry making - Article 00051] - Re: [Orchid] Silver wire and tarnish?

[Dave Arens]

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Hi,

    All sterling will tarnish over time. I don't know of any 'coating'
    that can be applied that won't also wear off if the item is worn as
    jewelry or otherwise used. 

    One of the ways to polish items like this is to use a tumbler with
    assorted shapes of steel (or stainless steel) shot. The shot
    burnishes the item(s) to a very high luster.  Any stones or other
    things that are part of the item must be able to withstand the shot
    & the soap & liquid (usually water) in the tumbler. 

    Dave 
 

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