[Jewelry making - Article 01058] - Re: [Orchid] Stabilizing Patinas

[au_smith]

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Grace and Tom:

    I use a micro-crystalline wax called Renaissance Wax to stabilize
    liver of sulfur iridescent patinas. This wax is used by museum
    conservators because it is hard once dry and does not show
    fingerprints. A light coat of wax applied gently with a brush, allow
    to dry, and then a light buffing with a soft bristle brush on the
    flexshaft gives a warm glow to the patina. I've even used it on dark
    liver of sulfur patinas to take away the chalky grey look and give
    the patina a deep moist look. There are a few necklaces on the
    gallery page of my website you can check out to see the effect (Gem
    Blossom, Black and White Harmony, and Midnight Rendevous). 

Cynthia Clearwater
Touchstone Jewelry Design
Au_smith AT comcast.net
www.touchstonejewelrydesign.com
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