[Jewelry making - Article 00211] - Re: [Orchid] Textures with rolling mill

[Lee Einer]

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>>    If I tried to incorporate some rolled elements, I'm afraid that the
>>    banging and torqueing involved in getting the bracelet into shape
>>    will damage or destroy those tender textures. Has anyone had success
>>    doing serious banging on rolled textures? 

>     I was wondering about that myself. Also the polishing, especially
>     where the sandpaper textures are concerned.

    Yep, a conventional polishing on a wheel will diminish the texture.
    For that matter, a high polish will tend to diminish the appearance
    of texture and contrast. 

    I either wire-brush my textured pieces, or give them a rub-down with
    moistened baking soda. Does not injure the texture and gives a nice,
    matte finish which shows off the whiteness of the silver nicely. 

Lee
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