[Jewelry making - Article 00755] - Re: [Orchid] To quench or not to quench, that is the question

[Helen Hill]

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Hi James,

>     What metals are you working with? Sterling is "hot short" meaning
>     that at high temperatures it is brittle if you quench it at above
>     1100F you run the risk of cracking it. So let it cool to a black
>     heat. 

    I'm using sterling silver at the moment but want to do some work
    with gold soon. Thanks for your advice, it makes perfect sense. 

    BTW, your mokume gane work is absolutely stunning. 

Helen
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