[Jewelry making - Article 00380] - Re: [Orchid] Tumbling for softer matte finish

[Zen Sojourner]

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>         In answer to your specific question on whether to tumble
>     before or after oxidizing: I use charged walnut shell and tumble
>     DRY, after oxiziding. ....  Be aware that your matte finish may gain
>     a slight shine on those high points.  Also the amount of time you
>     tumble will affect the degree of shine.  It'll be an experiment for
>     you to determine exactly how long to tumble. 

    Hmmm, what if you used plain walnut shell, like they sell for gun
    casings? 

Sojourner

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