[Jewelry making - Article 00001] - Re: [Orchid] Ferric Nitrate source

[Karen Christians]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


Hi Alma,

    Try Bryant Labs in Berkeley, CA   800-367-3141 

    This is where I get all my patination and etching chemicals.  I
    order Ferric Nitrate in 5lb jars.  Make sure you keep the lid closed
    very tight, as it will suck up water like a sponge.  I throw one of
    those packets of silica dessicants that I find in packages of candy. 

    Use one cup of ferric nitrate to three cups of water.  You want the
    solution to look like strong tea.  Etch the same as ferric chloride. 

    When you are through with the solution, pour it into some kitty
    litter and bag it up.  Easier to recycle that way. 

    One tip, use DISTILLED water.  Also, make sure that your silver is
    VERY clean.  Try to touch it only by the edges after cleaning. 

Good luck!

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA  02451
Ph: 781/891-3854
Fx: 781/891-3857
www.metalwerx.com
email: karen AT metalwerx.com


____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________