[Jewelry making - Article 00127] - Re: [Orchid] Finishing fine silver loop in loop chains

[Katherine Palochak]

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>        ...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. 

    Enclose the chain in a ziploc type of bag with a freshly peeled
    clove of garlic and set in a warm or sunny spot. Buff in the
    highlights by dragging it across a jean-clad thigh, similar to how
    you would buff a shoe with a cloth. Fine silver does tarnish, it just
    takes a little longer than sterling. 



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