[Jewelry making - Article 00081] - Re: Re. Midas Pen Plating System

[Timothy Goodwin]

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    I used to do electroplate when I lived in Ca. I can honestly say the extra
    cost for a plating bath is definitely worth it , even if only for the
    consistency level you will require from your finished pieces, this will
    mean much less of a headache in the end. The only time I would advise
    someone against a bath system, is when you don't have an "open "
    atmosphere to work in. If you work from your home or garage, anywhere there
    are acids of any sort you place yourself in unnessesary danger. Even a pen
    plater is dangerous around pickle, and believe it or not, vinegar can even
    cause the cyanide to go airborne- no good. There are some cyanide free gold
    and silver solutions on the market right now, but I have never used them,
    so I have no idea as to their performance.

Tim Goodwin
tmn8tr AT earthlink.net



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