New necklace

[ileney]

The dangle is a cultured FW pearl shaped like a fish. I still have a bit of firescale I am hoping to get rid of on the back, but may have to give up soon. There is only so much sanding I can do and somehow the prip's just wasn't enough this time.

[hulagrub]

Nice job!!!!! I get rid of firescale by dropping the piece straight to the pickle and that glop just pops off.

[ileney]

The usual types of pickle do not remove firescale, that grey-purple tone on silver. Are you using something as a preventive other than Prips flux or using lower-temp solder or possibly using an unusual pickle that DOES remove firescale? I have heard some of the harsher commercial acids can do that, but am too chicken to use them.

[hulagrub]

I use only white vinegar. Have found if I use more heat, I have less firescale. I should say getting it up to heat faster.

[ileney]

Hmmm... Thanks. I'll give it a try next time and see if that works better.

[janders]

I use only white vinegar. Have found if I use more heat, I have less firescale. I should say getting it up to heat faster.

hulagrub,
How often do You replace the vinegar?

- janders

[Talia]

I like citric acid for pickle. It's safe, effective, and it doesn't smell like vinegar. You can easily find it in any grocery store with the canning and pickling supplies.

[janders]

I like citric acid for pickle. It's safe, effective, and it doesn't smell like vinegar. You can easily find it in any grocery store with the canning and pickling supplies.

Thank You Talia.

- Janders