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Many wire artists work without a torch, using only cold-joining techniques to make jewelry. But a growing number are starting to incorporate elements and frames that are soldered.
Soldered metal gets oxidized, and turns black. So to clean metal that has been soldered, and bring it back to it’s original colour, a jeweller will use an acid solution called “pickle”.
In this week’s 1 Min/1 Tip video I talk about the various options for pickle, including some eco-friendly ones.
Please remember that all acids need to be handled with care, so if you use any of the options mentioned in the video, be sure to add acid to water, not water to acid (to prevent splashing), and wear protective clothing and gloves. Safety first, always!
WHERE ARE YOU ON YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY?
Do you want to develop technical skills to build better quality jewelry? Do you want to create original designs? Do you want to sell your jewelry and build a business?
Do you want to find out?
Take the “Which Path of Tao? Quiz” to find out where the next step on your creative journey might be, and which lessons from the TToW Library could help you achieve your goals.
