[Jewelry making - Article 00596] - Re: [Orchid] Microwave in the Jewelry Studio

[The Doctor]

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    A member recently asked about metals in the microwave, regarding
    safety. I'm not sure why it used to be so, but seems not to be the
    case so much, anymore. Apparently, it is being done. Years ago, a
    person in my life put some food in our old unit that was wrapped
    with aluminum foil. The oven promptly blew a fuse. 

    Recently, the guys on the television show 'Mythbusters' put it to
    the test. I don't remember the final result, but they did put some
    foil in one and not much happened...at first. After the first
    attempt, they folded (corrugated, actually), a large piece of foil,
    and got some very pretty arcing (sparks). The effect varied with the
    size of the corrugations. A crumpled ball of foil lent an effect
    that sort of resembled the "plasma ball" that has been mentioned in
    this thread. 

    If anyone decides to try this, it would probably be a good idea to
    use a microwave oven you can live without. I'd also suggest using a
    very long stick to push the 'on' button, as well...just in case.
    Um....I don't know if they used heavy duty foil, freezer foil, or
    just regular old aluminum foil. 

James in SoFl

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