[Jewelry making - Article 00689] - Re: [Orchid] Matching Patina Color

[Donna Wilson]

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>     Inevitably, even if I dip both pieces in the solution at the same
>     time one comes up brown and the other comes up blue. 

    I usually get mine to match by keeping a dish of cold water right by
    the warm patina pot and I first heat the earrings under warm running
    water, dip immediately and then into the cold, clear water. It
    always seems to work for me. 

Donna in VA

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