[Jewelry making - Article 00031] - Re: [Orchid] Tarnishing Argentium

[Zen Sojourner]

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>         What you describe explains what I've observed. I made a nifty
>     cuff bracelet in AS and textured it, thinking "Goody, the sparkly
>     texture will remain undimmed by tarnish!" No torch whatsoever, just
>     work-hardening. Recently, when preparing for a show, I noticed the
>     bracelet had darkened!!  Bummer. 

    Well I've been wearing a bracelet made of Argentium wire, as-is from
    the supplier (no heating whatsoever) for about a week now, and sure
    enough, it's darkening. 

    Oh well, it needs to be annealed before I can finish it up anyway.
    I'll take care of that at the class, where I'll have torch access.

Sojourner

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