[Jewelry making - Article 01426] - Re: [Orchid] Golds and Satin Finish

[R . E . Rourke]

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    keep turning the piece and try a small dremel( 3M makes theirs) or 3M
    satin finish buff, the dremel brand comes two to a pkg., and is in 2
    grits (with the flexshaft you have more control than a buffing
    machine) they are quite flexible and the point is not to apply
    pressure but the speed of the flexshaft and the texture of the
    mounted buff..there is a maroon buff and a blue one. start with the
    blue one and use the maroon for getting into those peaks and
    valleys( i'm presuming you are talking about something akin to
    reticulated stock).if you are referring to the inside of a bezel,
    it's a moot point, no one will see it.if it's the inside of a sphere
    you are making out of two halves soldered together apply the finish
    to the metal first then solder, then finish the outside.If it's a
    pre-fab bead that is pierced or filigree of some kind you'll never
    get a satin finish on the inside without desoldering it then
    resoldering it once the finish is applied.otherwise i have no idea
    what you want to know exactly. 

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