[Jewelry making - Article 00542] - Re: [Orchid] Alternative to sulfur for silver oxidation?

[colleen o'hagan]

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>     I've seen some mass produced items that have been oxidized with
>     something NOT the standard sulfur solution. It looks like it could
>     be some sort of paint or wood varnish or something, but I can't be
>     sure what it is. Does anyone have any idea, what, other than the
>     standard stuff, can be used to create a darker look in the
>     crevasses of a mass produced item? 

    do you mean antiquing ink? it goes on as a thick black liquid, you
    let it set for a bit and then wipe it off the top surface and it is
    left in the recesses. it can be found at most suppliers and in Rio,
    i believe.
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