Recommended Tools & Supplies:
Safety Glasses;
Butane Torch;
Butane Refills;
Charcoal Block;
Kiln Shelf;
Lazy Susan Base;
Copper Tongs;
Crock Pot; and,
Pickle Solution
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
In this video, Prof. John Ahr teaches you how to remove the copper plating that appears on silver jewelry that has been exposed to contaminated pickle.
Don't feel bad. You're here because your silver looks like copper. It's OK. It could happen to anyone.
The first thing that you need to do is empty your pickle pot (safely), rinse it and put in new pickling solution. There's a how to set up your pickle pot video on this channel if you need help with this task.
After you've made fresh pickling solution you're ready to fix your plated jewelry pieces. All you need to do is to "lightly anneal" them. You don't need to heat the metal until it gives off a glow. You just need to heat the surface until it looks dull. Then, put the item in your fresh pickle. You might have to repeat this process a few times. But, it's guaranteed to work.
If you like this video, we've got plenty more. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
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The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com.
1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?couponCode=JOHN_AHR
2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhingedjewelry/?couponCode=ARTICULATED
3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting"
https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?couponCode=OJA-DISCOUNT
Follow us on:
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And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.
Safety Glasses;
Butane Torch;
Butane Refills;
Charcoal Block;
Kiln Shelf;
Lazy Susan Base;
Copper Tongs;
Crock Pot; and,
Pickle Solution
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
In this video, Prof. John Ahr teaches you how to remove the copper plating that appears on silver jewelry that has been exposed to contaminated pickle.
Don't feel bad. You're here because your silver looks like copper. It's OK. It could happen to anyone.
The first thing that you need to do is empty your pickle pot (safely), rinse it and put in new pickling solution. There's a how to set up your pickle pot video on this channel if you need help with this task.
After you've made fresh pickling solution you're ready to fix your plated jewelry pieces. All you need to do is to "lightly anneal" them. You don't need to heat the metal until it gives off a glow. You just need to heat the surface until it looks dull. Then, put the item in your fresh pickle. You might have to repeat this process a few times. But, it's guaranteed to work.
If you like this video, we've got plenty more. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on notifications.
The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com.
1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?couponCode=JOHN_AHR
2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhingedjewelry/?couponCode=ARTICULATED
3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting"
https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?couponCode=OJA-DISCOUNT
Follow us on:
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/
And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.