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Silver Antiquing

2002

I noticed jewelry making has popped up in your discussions. I make jewelry out of my home and am using Liver of Sulfur [on eBay or Amazon] to 'antique' the silver wire and chain. Unfortunately, the product label is not very detailed. Directions only say to heat the solution, or the silver, and submerge. I would like to know what safety precautions I should take: how do I regulate the pH, what containers are safe to use and how to dispose of the solution after I am finished. (about 1 cup to 1 pint) I can't seem to get ahold of an MSDS. Also, can you describe the reaction?
Thank you!

Beverly G [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Kirkland, WA USA

check out cooltools.us. Go to free videos..there is a list, but you will like the one on antiquing. Liver of sulfur is an all natural product. You will be amazed!

debra cramer
- centralia, Washington
2007

That is a great video, Debra. Thanks.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
May , 2007

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