[Jewelry making - Article 00664] - Re: [Orchid] Quick polishing question

[Bruce Holmgrain]

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>         I am reselling some jewellery I have bought at a trade show
>     (inexpensive coloured stones and silver), and I need to know if
>     there is a very quick and inexpensive way to polish off the
>     manufacturer's hallmark? 

    Shouldn't be a problem. A file, a brightboy wheel, polishing
    compounds, a flexible shaft or polishing lathe will help. 

 
>         Essentially, there is a very faintly inscribed signature by
>     the original manufacturer, and I would like to polish it off so my
>     clients don't go direct and cut me out of my 20%. 

    How and why would they "cut" you "out of' your "20%"? Didn't you get
    a good rate buying these in bulk? It's not in their interest to cut
    out any decent distributor. Do you really think that your customers
    would have any idea where to go?They already made what they need for
    their work, unless the works were stolen. 

>         All of the pieces are sterling silver..... 

    How would you know? If they are stamped with a quality mark they will
    probably need a manufacturers mark as well to indicate
    responsibility. 

 
>         Is there a quick and easy method to do this by?  I do not
>     currently have access to any large polishing equipment, so
>     something either by hand or a dremel would be the extent that I
>     could afford....... 

    Some brightboy wheels and soft or medium brushes with Fabuluster
    should be okay for a short run. 

Bruce D. Holmgrain
JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler


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