[Jewelry making - Article 00828] - Re: [Orchid] Polishing of intricate pieces

[John Donivan]

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    Anything is possible--- The question is, is it feasable or
    economically plactical? One way to get started is to buy abrasive
    string - machinists use it more (www.msc.com won't be the cheapest,
    but they should have it to see) You can also use string or thread
    with compound on it, you can also use toothpicks in a flexshaft
    (lapidary's secret weapon). The problem is - toothpicks or similar
    won't reach inside filigree without drastically rounding the edges,
    and string will have to be strung into each and every hole - a most
    laborious process. If you mean to polish the OUTSIDE of the wires -
    that is a simple thing, just use brushes. I'm assuming, since the
    outer part is so simple to polish, that you mean the inner surfaces.
    My question is, though, why would you want to? a nice buff on the
    surfaces of the wires should be real fine looking, I would think....
    


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