[Jewelry making - Article 00747] - Re: [Orchid] Using the burnisher

[Beth Rosengard]

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>     Could you please elaborate on why not to use the burnisher? By the
>     way, I never like my bezel settings. 

    There's nothing wrong with using the burnisher except that it's slow
    and, in my opinion, harder to get a really smooth finish than with
    other methods. You have to find what works best for you and since you
    say you don't like your bezel settings, you may do better with
    another method. 

    I use both a bezel pusher (for corners, if they exist) and a bezel
    rocker to set the stone.  Then I remove all marks with a
    silicon-impregnated wheel on the flex shaft.  Finally I "polish" the
    bezel with a brass bristle brush on the flex shaft.  Yes, this puts
    minute scratches in the metal but it shines it up just fine.  No
    tripoli.  No rouge.  About the only time I go near my buffer any more
    is if I want to touch up a stone with Zam. 

    This method works for me though it may not work for you, especially
    if you want a mirror finish.  (You can see the results I get on my
    Orchid Gallery page, though the image resolution isn't great.)  I'm
    sure others will post additional methods that you can try. 

Beth



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