[Jewelry making - Article 00614] - Re: [Orchid] Ultrasonic rouge builds up

[Wendy Newman]

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    Ok, here's my 2 cents worth.  I have a Bransonic 1210 heated unit
    now, but I once had a 2 cup capacity ultrasonic that was my favorite
    by far.  I have to change the solution every day anyways.  I learned
    from my elders (lol) to use 9 parts hot water and 1/2 part each of
    clear ammonia and Mr. Clean ( the original tennis ball green color).
     This works better than any commercial solution I have tried.  My
    tool of choice for putting jewelry in the cleaner is a plastic juice
    strainer.  It won't scratch the jewelry, and if you're putting
    earrings in, the posts will go through the mesh so the earrings
    won't touch.  I also have one of those racks for rings and pendants,
    but it's my second choice). If the rouge won't come out It's usually
    behind a stone and I use a small dental tool to unlodge it or an old
    toothbrush (which sometimes scratches). 

    P.S.  I was also taught to strain the used solution through a paper
    towel placed in the strainer.  This goes in the recycling bucket. 

wendy newman
www.goldgraphix.com



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