[Jewelry making - Article 01430] - Re: [Orchid] 300$ Magnetic Polisher?

[Mlou Brubaker]

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>     I typically finish a piece like this: File, sand through 1500 grit
>     paper, toss it into the mag tumbler for a few minutes (based on the
>     material), and then final polish on the wheel. Any slight peening
>     (remember, don't over tumble!) comes out in the first grade of
>     polish on the wheel. 

    Thanks, Matthew, that pretty well explains it for me. I work mostly
    in Sterling. I think I have learned to finish and developed my style
    in sync with how I finish, so that I leave recessed areas to be
    oxidized, rather than polished up bright. In Sterling, they will end
    up dark anyhow, in time, so I plan for that and use it to my
    advantage. I think that is why I did not see the point in trying to
    brighten the recessed areas; I want them dark! But I can see how
    other designers with other styles and materials might feel
    differently. Thanks for the info. 

M'lou Brubaker
Minnesota, USA
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