Pre- oxidizing, pretty cool ring, post oxidizing, cooler ring (IMO):
For this ring I used Liver of Sulfur, which I find gives me the best results with almost boiling, distilled water. I also love the instant effects of Silver Black, especially for other metals other than sterling. Before I started using those, I did try using the egg method of oxidizing, because I always prefer to use non-chemical, natural methods if I can, but just wasn't getting the effect I wanted.
What are your tips for oxidizing? Do you wear oxidized jewelry?
5 comments:
Love the ring after oxidizing!! It looks so much more interesting, like there's a story it wants to tell.
Mary
i love the effect of oxidizing. LOS always gives me the best results, too.
Oh yes, I oxidize most everything. I'm in love with the contrast of light and dark when pieces are polished. That ring is gorgeous!
Great photos...great ring!
i do the liver thing...but i only use hot tap water...too lazy to go upstairs i guess. maybe i should try that!
thanks girl!
I used to use the chemical silver black all the time but stopped when I was expecting my daughter - now I just ordered some of the LOS gel and am eager to try it! I agree - some pieces just lend themselves to being oxidized.
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