[Jewelry making - Article 00711] - Re: [Orchid] Pickling Sterling

[Cynthia Eid]

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Penelope,

>     Having completed a formed and constructed sterling teapot I am
>     now "bringing up the fine silver" with a reducing flame and, then,
>     putting it into heated Sparex II. It won't come clean. I have
>     strengthened the Sparex, lowered the heat, and, then tried turning
>     up the heat on the hot plate. I have, also, several times cleaned
>     the piece with Tarnex. That cleans it slightly but not much. I am
>     in a quandary. What shall I do? 

    This sure sounds frustrating! 

    What color is it after pickling? Pink? Or gray ? If it is gray, it
    may be that the pickle is so strong that it is over-pickled. Try
    brass-brushing with soapy water. Rinse. Dry. Heat. Cool. Pickle for a
    very short time. Check. Re-pickle if it is not white. Do not take a
    long break after putting it into the pickle. Keep a close eye on it.
    It may be cleaning, and then over-pickling, as it is left in too
    long. 

I hope this helps!
Cynthia Eid
http://www.cynthiaeid.com/

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