[Jewelry making - Article 00815] - Re: [Orchid] Brass plating

[jesse brennan]

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    First  check it with  magnet to see if it is steel underneath.  If
    not magnetic it is probably all brass. 

    If it is magnetic it may be  a brass plate over a copper strike
    plate over steel.  I once cleaned an  old Brass bed- maybe  about
    100 years old now.  It  has  a thin brass sheet over steel. It was
    quite a job. Vinegar and salt is a good cheap start-- It may be
    lacquered  which may need  to be removed first- use lacquer thinner 
    or acetone and watch out for fires.  The German polishes such as
    Similchrome is very good .  I think Flitz is pretty much the same. 
    use with a green Scotchbrite pad and rub.  It may take a lot of time
    but is smaller than a bed.  I will have to the bed again someday. 

    Polishing copper and brass 

    LAST UPDATE: 12/23/2002 3:41:07 PM 

    There are a number of specialized products available specifically
    for cleaning copper and brass. If you choose to use one of these,
    follow the directions on the label. If you'd rather make your own,
    there's a simple recipe: dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a cup of
    white vinegar, then add enough flour to make a paste. Apply the
    paste to the surface you want to clean and let it sit for fifteen
    minutes. Rinse it off with warm water and dry thoroughly with a
    towel. After cleaning, you might want to apply a protective polish
    to protect the surface. 

Jesse


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