[Jewelry making - Article 00023] - [Orchid] Beginner oxidizing

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi Everybody:

    I wanted to say, first off, that I am extremely grateful for all of
    the advice you guys have been giving me over the last few weeks. I
    know I don't always write back right away, but I did want you to know
    how glad I am to be able to ask for and receive such good advice. 

    I'm on to my second project and would like to do another ring, this
    time adding some texture and color. I would like to do a simple
    half-round band and "sprinkle" granulation on top (around the center
    stone). Since the band will be sterling and the granules fine, I am
    hoping to use LOS to make the band darker, but keep the granules
    shiny and white. Will this work? Will granules stay put on the top of
    a band or are they too fragile? Will LOS stay dark on the outer part
    of a band (the part that doesn't rub on the finger) or will it wear
    away? 

    I know we talked about damaging the center stone. This time I am
    setting a pearl. Can I protect it well with masking tape? 

Thanks so much,
Kim Starbard
http://www.kimstarbarddesigns.com
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