[Jewelry making - Article 00286] - Re: [Orchid] Sandblasting vs. beadblasting?

[john]

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    Elaine, The main difference between the 2 is the sand is more
    "aggressive" than beads.  The sand will remove more metal than
    beads, as the beads actually just peen the metal, the sharp edges of
    the sand removes material. 

    Many of the blasters can be used for either or both.  Get one big
    enough to do what you want.  Get a good air filter/cleaner to keep
    the cabinet air clean.  Sand will tend to be more dusty than beads
    but beads will start to get dusty with use, partially form breaking
    down and partially form contamination with investment. 

    I would recommend using beads if for jewelry just because it will
    clean the work very well and not remove much, if any, metal. 

Hope this helps.
John Dach


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