[Jewelry making - Article 00347] - Re: [Orchid] Tumbling for softer matte finish

[Len and Judy Bjorkman]

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>     I'm afraid that if I oxidize before tumbling, the color will be
>     tumbled away.  And if I oxidize afterwards I'll lose the tumbled
>     finish in buffing away the unwanted oxidation. 

    Allan, try tumbling, then oxidizing and then tumbling for a much
    shorter time (half an hour?) and see what effect this gives.  

    Alternatively, tumble, oxidize, and finish by hand-rubbing with damp
    pumice on the design's high spots (using those leather finger
    protectors,  or the like). 

Judy Bjorkman

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