[Jewelry making - Article 00536] - [Orchid] Firestain removal tips

[Richard Whitehouse]

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HI all,

    If anyone has any tips on how to remove firestain, I would be glad to
    hear them. I know that plating is an option, this is one I don't
    particularly want to use as it is an added cost. I have read about
    concentrated acid solutions to strip the top layer of silver off,
    thereby removing the firestain. I know people will say use Argentium
    silver. We can't get it yet in the UK except by shipping it in from
    the US. 

Thoughts and suggestions would be welcome.
Richard Whitehouse
www.richard-whitehouse.co.uk
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