[Jewelry making - Article 00058] - [Orchid] Finishing fine silver loop in loop chains

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Hi all,

    What is your opinion, those of you who make woven fine silver chains
    (loop in loop and similar variations), about how you finish them? I
    know that some people like to give them a little polish and some like
    to leave them more frosty matte. But what about patina? I like the
    look of the fine silver chain left to age and patina on its own. But
    my clients seem to want that antiqued look and don't want to wait for
    it to happen naturally. When I patina the chains with liver of
    sulphur and bring back out the highlights, it gives a much darker
    look to the chains. The natural patina/oxidation seems softer. So I
    am just curious what others might prefer. It sure adds more work
    applying the patina with sulphur and I am not sure the results are so
    much better. Any thoughts? 

Thanks for all the helpful info!- Carrie Nunes 



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