[Jewelry making - Article 00718] - Re: [Orchid] Polishing gravers

[Gerald]

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Orchid and all !

    Back in the good olde days of long tyme ago. We, the diamond setters
    were taught how to use Emery and Polishing papers. I use Emery paper
    of #1 and then a #2, then use Polishing paper 2/0 and then
    #4/0...Then, not too mention using a rubbing of a lead #2 pencil
    stylus and burnish the steel once again (equivalent to a #6/0 paper) 
    so the steel is bright. In this method its a whole new skill and
    craft...I can make ordinary rough looking steel look lke a mirror,
    enough that I can see an image of my face in the steel. "Hubble
    Telescope" reflecting steel !! 

    No offence to other posted methods, some people may not have the
    contacts to acquire such modern technology as "diamond paste". But to
    buy these two styles of papers and their grades can be had just
    anywhere, even in this city of Toronto..:>) 

    I have written a whole article for the "Bench" trade magazine just
    on this topic some time ago, if any one wishes to read it, just ask
    for it gemz AT ican.net 

Gerry!


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