QuestionHello
Could you advise me how to get a nice and durable satin finish on sterling silver?
After polishing I usually make a fine silver layer by depletion gilding (3x annealing,pickle and scratching) to cover up possible fire scale. However, the brass brush makes the surface bright and shiny.
I'm afraid that if I use say a 400 paper to reduce the shine, the metal inside the micro-scratches will darken with time. Is it advisable in this case to cover the surface (scratches) with wax or lacquer?
My favorite earrings got ugly black spots after 6 months of wear. It did not disappear with cleaning or with Goddard silver dip, thus it must have been old fire scale appearing. I absolutely want to avoid that!
Many thanks
Eva Nedergard
AnswerHi Eva,
Well, you have done everything in the right way. The problem is not in the finish but in the silver.
I will recommend you to use ARGENTIUM SILVER, it does not tarnishes at all and it is a great material to work with.
Check this link for more information, http://www.argentiumsilver.com/what-is-argentium/
Hope it helps.
Orlando
