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-----Need plating advise, ideas for bolts, nails, wrenches used as jewelry etc.
My question comes from zero knowledge of how plating and finishes work on metal. I need information on how to apply, or pay a vendor to finish stainless steel to be worn as heavy jewelry.....ie, nails, bolts, wrenches, etc....I wanted silver plating, but don't know what other ideas might work. I just need the pieces to be something other than stainless steel looking. Any advise would be very helpful! Thanks!
Stephen JackowellArtist/ Fashion Design - West Hollywood, California, USA
2004
Stainless steel should be able to be plated with just about anything from copper, to gold, to chrome, or nickel. I am not an expert by a strech but I do think that there would be a local chrome plating shop near where you live, they would be a good point to start at and see what they suggest.
Marc Banks- Elizabeth City, North Carolina
2004
Stephen,
I think that sounds like a great idea and very out of the box. let me know if you have any other ideas for similar uses. give me a shout homey!
all in counters - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2005
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