[Jewelry making - Article 00525] - Re: [Orchid] Oxidation or patination?

[Zen Sojourner]

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>         I was thinking it could be the soap if you're using a
>     dishwahing liquid. The common ones contain ammonia and ammonia
>     patinates copper blue.If that's the problem, not letting them sit
>     in the soapy water and rinsing the soap off immediately should work
>     for you. 

    I don't know, there are so many other chemicals involved I think it's
    probably a mix of things. Today while I was polishing, some of the
    liquid from inside one of the statues ran out and down my leg. It
    burned. It was diluted acid, but it was still acid. I'm glad I wear
    leather gloves and had a water bottle handy. 

    Doctor's appointment Friday so I can get permission (I hope) to quit
    this crazy job, LOL! 

Sojourner

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