[Jewelry making - Article 01255] - Re: [Orchid] Cleaning Antiqued Silver

[Tom Wellburn]

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>             am having problems cleaning away the polishong compound
>     without damaging the antique finish. I end up with the antiquing
>     removed or with yelowiish white blotches. I am using JAX Silver
>     Blackener (Hydrochlic Acid and Zelluruim) and cleaning the pieces
>     after polishing in an ultra-sonic using REY Super Sonic
>     Soap (ammoniated) 

    You could try using potasium sulphate solution as an antique effect.
    I use a hot solution and find no problems with the ultrasonic
    removing it afterwards, also cellulose thinners dissolve polish with
    no need to ultra sonic. If you are just cleaning an antique piece
    for a customer then a very soft brush used by hand with a little
    chalk dust will brighten the metals high points without removing any
    of the antique patina. I hope you find this helpful. 

Thomas Wellburn

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