[Jewelry making - Article 00590] - Re: [Orchid] First Argentium Sterling Adventure

[Thackeray Taylor]

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Hey Jaye,

>     but I noticed that the activation temp and time has gone from 300
>     degrees for 30 minutes down to 250 for 10? Also, since you've
>     tapped on affecting the activation through working the material,
>     that would mean finish all the way up to pre-setting or just
>     set/polish/bake and hope your stones don't mind? 

    Activation can be heating at pretty much any temp, although I don't
    think I'd go below 250f and the longer the better. I used that time
    and temp as a bare minimum. 

    Activation can be affected by polishing or sanding, but that's not
    to say these will completely remove the activation. There are just
    too many variables to give a definitive "yes or no". Experimentation
    is key for every individual to find what applications suits their
    particular needs. 

Sincerely,

Thackeray Taylor
Rio Grande Technical Sales and Support
800-545-6566 ex13903
technical AT tbg.riogrande.com
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