[Jewelry making - Article 00997] - Re: [Orchid] Strange coating from pickle

[Dan Connelly]

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    That white is a layer of fine silver that has been exposed through
    repeated heating and pickling. It's a good thing. It will help keep
    the piece from oxidizing as quickly. 

    BTW, let it cool or dunk it in water first. Hot pickle burns and
    splashes when it hits hot metal. Not good for you, your clothes or
    your silver.
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