[Jewelry making - Article 00218] - Re: [Orchid] Tumble polishing silver

[Eve Welts]

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>         I tumble polish silver regularly and usually don't have any
>     problem, however, I have occasionally had the silver and the
>     stainless shot turn the color of oxidized lead, dull gray and a
>     totally ugly looking mess. Has anyone had this experience and
>     isolated what causes this? 

    I've had that result when someone put in an item that had been
    darkened with liver of sulfate.  When I put in a new batch of water
    and cleaner, it brightened normally. Eve Welts, PMC certified teacher 





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