[Jewelry making - Article 01220] - Re: [Orchid] Finishing Silver

[Sam Patania]

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    Dear Todd, flat is the hardest to finish in my opinion. Any curving
    makes getting your tools on target much easier. My finishing process
    generally starts with rough sanding say 120 grit on a stick or more
    frequentoy on my belt sander under water coolant. Then onto 220.
    From there I will go to 600 on a green wheel form 3-M, I don't know
    how to get one right now, I got one from Rio's Catalog in Motion
    this February. Form 600 to tripoli, white diamond and rouge. My
    designs are usually large open spaces of plain silver requiring
    special attention in the finishing process. Cross hatching during
    any of the phases is very important, keep the piece moving or uneven
    results will occur. If you have further questions I can be reached
    off list, pataniajewelry AT earthlink.net. 

Sam Patania, Tucson
www.patanias.com

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