[Jewelry making - Article 00715] - Re: [Orchid] Gold filled and stainless steel shot

[songofthephoenix]

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>        Is there any truth to that statement? 

Hello JR

    I use stainless steel shot in a vibratory tumbler to work harden and
    polish some of my fabricated 14/20 Kt. gold filled parts with good
    success. 

    Very little, if any of the gold is removed in the process and the
    finish is actually harder as the shot burnishes the surface. The
    parts I make are small and narrow. The type of jewelry you intend to
    clean/polish may not fare as well if there are broad surfaces or set
    stones.  

    I have not used abrasive cleaners on gold filled but of course that
    would remove some of the gold surface.  

Pam Chott
Song of the Phoenix



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