[Jewelry making - Article 01234] - Re: [Orchid] Finishing problem

[James Miller]

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Hi Susannah,

    Forgive me if I am suggesting something that you already know. After
     piercing and filing with fine files the easiest way to polish the
    inner faces of  the piercing is by what is called stringing over
    here in England. If this is  something new to you I will explain. 

    I cut strips of thin leather approximately 10" x 1/8". 

    One end is secured in the bench vice and then the loose end is fed
    through  the piercing. 

    Using polishing compounds on the leather, the same as if you were on
    the  mop. Different leather strips for each compound. 

    Holding the loose end of the leather taught and running the piercing
    up and  down the leather polishes the inner surfaces fine. It take a
    little time but  work well. 

    In the past I have nailed a collection of strips to a piece of wood
    to  speed up the process, if switching from one compound to the
    next. As you can see on my orchid gallery showcase I do a hell of a
    lot  of pierced work. 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/jmdesign.htm
    http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/jmdesign-2.htm

Regards James Miller

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