[Jewelry making - Article 00017] - Re: [Orchid] 14k Gold too pink

[Pam Chott]

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Welcome, Kay.

    Are you using a "pink" (reddish) gold?  The color results may vary
    depending on the color and karat of gold used and of course on the
    thickness of the gold layer bonded to the silver which actually
    alloys with the gold at the contact, further affecting color.  Using
    a higher karat gold could intensify the yellow and "writing" more
    slowly to leave a heavier mark should increase the contrast.  Be
    cautioned that 18kt or higher karat gold will require more heat on
    the gold "stylus" than the 14 karat so practice a bit to get a feel
    for the flow and motion speed. 

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Hope this helps.

Pam Chott
www.songofthephoenix.com

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