[Jewelry making - Article 00739] - Re: [Orchid] Matching Patina Color

[Donna Wilson]

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    Grace, I rutinely do a dozen pairs of earrings at a time and I
    haven't had your problem. I make the earrings out of fine which has
    been rolled through the mill with a dry leaf. After soldering the
    hook on and pickling, I rinse and then use a glass brush with a
    little dish soap to brush away the "frosted" surface. I think the
    glass brush also roughs up the surface in a uniform manner. I keep
    my warm patina in a small crock pot and dip both earrings at the same
    time (I run them under hot water just before dipping). I do use
    ammonia and salt with the los. 

Donna in VA

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