[Jewelry making - Article 00743] - Re: [Orchid] Matching Patina Color

[Elaine Luther]

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>     problems. So far, from responses it doesn't sound like anyone else
>     ever has this problem 

    Yep, I've never had this problem. 

>     - there must be some variable, something I am doing differently
>     which is causing it. Do you clean your pieces before applying
>     patina?? Maybe I am leaving a crucial step out ?? Also, do you use
>     any additives, such as amonia? 

    Yes, pieces should be clean and polished. Patina is the very, very
    last step. No, I don't use ammonia unless I'm doing the iridescent
    plan ala Katherine P. 

    I like the suggestion of a previous poster, use ice water to stop
    the action and dip both earrings at the same time (put them on a wire
    maybe). As I said, I don't normally dip, but in this case it seems
    like a good idea to try to solve your problem. 

    If all else fails, you could use a different product, such as Black
    Max. 

    Good luck! 

Elaine
Elaine Luther
Metalsmith, Certified PMC Instructor
http://www.CreativeTextureTools.com (TM)
Hard to Find Tools for Metal Clay

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