[Jewelry making - Article 00370] - Re: [Orchid] Raising the Fine Silver Failure

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hi there,

    do not quench hot, it is bad for you (the mist is a carcinogen) heat
    gently, taking the flame off now and then(if the flame is too gassy
    it protects the metal from oxygen thus nullifying your attempt to
    oxidize the surface). when you see the metal discolor slightly
    (brownish) then this is good enough, let it cool slightly and then
    quench in water, then pickle it in hot pickle for 2-5 minutes. If
    you are having parts fall off you were too hot. Repeat the gentle
    heating and pickling until the metal stays white, then you are done
    (normally about five times) 

best
Charles

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