[Jewelry making - Article 00651] - Re: [Orchid] Tumbling media questions

[Thackeray Taylor]

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    Dear Kathy, My favorite media is the Clean Cut media. Based on the
    description of your pieces having medium detail I would mix cone and
    pyramid together in equal proportions of both for the medium cut
    (339-408) cone, (339-441) pyramid and the same for the fine cut,
    (339-410) cone, (339-443) pyramid. 

>      And I'm also thinking of adding some stainless steel pins to my
>     stainless shot mix. Which size pins are more effective: 9/32" or
>     1/2"? 

    As for the stainless steel pins, I don't think it matters unless you
    have very fine detail you need the pins to get into. Remember that
    the pins may "ping" your smooth areas on your work. The pins are
    designed so the points get into tight nooks and crannies (sp). They
    are not designed for smooth surface areas. 

    e-mail me off list or call me at 1-800-545-6566 if you wish. 

    I Hope this helps. 

Regards,
Thackeray Taylor
Rio Grande Technical Support


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