[Jewelry making - Article 00274] - Re: [Orchid] Production Jump Rings

[Jeff Fisher]

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    I make a lot of chainmaille and cut thousands of sterling jump rings
    at a time (I use Pro-Cut on the coils) and the easiest way I have
    found to remove the waxy build up is with a quick dip in an
    amonia/water mixture. 

    I mix 2-3 cups water and add 1/2 cup amonia (from local gorcier) to
    the water. I place the freshly cut rings in a small mesh strainer and
    a quick dunk and swish with the fingertips (30 seconds or so) takes
    the wax (Pro-Cut) off w/o any problems.  

    Remember to rinse the rings when done, the amonia will patina the
    rings if it is left on for too long. 

    If you do this in your sink, don't lean over the basin as you clean.
    The amonia will burn your eyes and nose. And, when rinsing, don't
    loose any down the drain as disposals don't really like jump rings.
    :-) 

    I keep my "cleaner" in a small resealable tub and it is good for
    months. The solution will turn blue with time, as the sterling "dust"
    (left from cutting) gathers and patinas in the solution. 

    I have also use Simple Green in a pinch, and it works just fine, but
    it takes a little longer to clean the wax. Plus, there are no
    chemical issues to deal with. 

    Feel free to contact me offline with any other ring production
    issues or questions. 

Jeff

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