[Jewelry making - Article 01264] - Re: [Orchid] Finishing Silver

[Robert Whiteside]

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Todd,

    I have used only a few items as I get confused when there are too
    many options. I usually deburr with files, rotary files or cut off
    discs. then I go to Moore discs, medium then fine, after that, if
    flat I use 600 sand paper wraped around my flat file followed with
    split lap (split felt with tripoly) 

    Many of my pieces also have an unusual texture which is performed
    with a simple auto hammer and a sharp point (no diamond points) 
    when I am done, I just clean it and hit it with a loose buff of
    rouge. Every project will have unique needs. If you want something
    polished flat, use the split lap otherwise a plain ole buffing wheel
    will do. don't get too obsessed with wheel contamination. I had a
    teacher who almost had a coronary when I got within 10 feet of the
    rouge wheel with some tripoly. I have been polishing metal since 1972
    and have had no problem raking a wheel if it got too bad. You should
    know that tripoly can produce a nice polish when played out. 

Robert Whiteside
www.robertwhiteside.com

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