[Jewelry making - Article 01275] - Re: [Orchid] Quenching to Harden Ear Posts

[Greg DeMark]

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Rodney,

    How long are you heating the metal before you quench it?  Are you
    using a torch or oven to anneal your Sterling Silver? Finally, What
    type of Sterling Silver are you using? 

    I bring these three points up because each can effect the outcome. 

    If you are using a torch to bring  fresh Standard Sterling Silver up
    to the red color you may want to hold the color a little longer,
    moving the torch all over the metal to keep it evenly heated. On
    heavy pieces, try holding the red color for about 10 to 15 seconds
    and then quenching in clean water. 

    If you are using scrap Sterling Silver and rolling your own or using
    one of the deox Sterling Silver products you will have to experiment
    with length of time. 

Good Luck
Greg DeMark
email: greg AT demarkjewelry.com
Website: www.demarkjewelry.com
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