[Jewelry making - Article 00036] - [Orchid] Dark Rhoduim Plating

[Dale Pavatte]

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    Sometimes when I rhodium plate my ring comes out looking smoky,
    almost with a burnt look. I am careful with the voltage. Two and
    one-half volts are what the instructions say. I electroclean the ring
    first, then rinse it in distilled water. I also keep the solutions
    covered and clean. Since rhodium is so expensive, I hate to buy more
    unless I have to. 

Any suggestions?

Dale Pavatte
Diamonds For You
Decherd, TN

 
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