[Jewelry making - Article 00500] - Re: [Orchid] Acidic environment in the studio

[Rick]

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>     I've got a question about pickle. Over the years I've noticed a
>     great deal of rust & deterioration of materials in my studio. 

    That is probably the cause. I once packed some mandrils and a can of
    sparax in the same box for a few years. Did I get a rude surprise
    when I opened that box. I learned from tool collectors that even
    storing acid in the same garage with tools is a no no. I keep all
    metal tools away from my pickle pots where they might be exposed to
    fumes when I open the pots. Also, keeping a thin coat of oil on your
    steel or iron tools is good housekeeping. I find that 30wt motor oil
    on a rag puts a coating that lasts a little longer than 3 and 1 oil
    and doesn't feel greasy or oily if not put on too heavily. 

Rick Copeland
Silversmith and Lapidary Artisan
Rocky Mountain Wonders
Colorado Springs, Colorado
rockymountainwonders.com
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