Oxidizing silver turns the surface black. This is a useful technique to know and works well with silver wire jewelry, emphasizing the twists and turns of the wire.
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How to oxidize silver jewelry
2010-11-04 08:38:11
Oxidizing silver jewelry leaves the a black patina that is seen on the surface of old silver. But why would most of people want to purposely tarnish their newly-made silver jewelry? In fact it is quite the fashion trend right now! Here I will introduce to you how to oxidize silver jewelry.
To oxidize your silver, Liver of Sulfur is one such oxidizing agent. Be sure to use in a well-ventilated area and wear latex gloves. Do not allow the Liver of Sulfur to touch your skin, if it does, rinse with soap and water immediately. Another product on the market that oxidizes silver is Black Max. It is much easier to use because you do not need to heat the solution or jewelry item.
There is another way to oxidize silver jewelry.Put a chopped, hardboiled egg into an airtight container,the silver will oxidize in the same way as it would above. However it will take much longer and the results may be patchy.
After your jewelry item is oxidized to the level you desired, you need to polish away the excess. Then, the fashion oxidize silver jewelry is done. You can wear it to attend party.
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