[Jewelry making - Article 00640] - [Orchid] Frosting Finishing Using Flexshaft

[claire . kane]

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Hi All

    Any advice welcome. I recently purchased a frosting wheel for my
    pendant drill (hobby drill not pro flexshaft). I have, however,
    managed to break off all spokes in just two uses. I tried to make
    sure I wasn't exerting too much pressure - I don't know whether this
    is the problem or if it's the speed of my drill or if it's just
    inappropriate for the size of pieces I'm working with. I'm using it
    to frost small sterling silver pendant pieces - well, that was the
    intention! Can anyone help? Or suggest a better way of achieving a
    frosted or satin finish? I had suggestions of using fine grade steel
    wool or a brass brush. (Sorry - still a novice!)

Claire
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