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Title: can i tumble jewellery
Post by: jammie on November 03, 2013, 10:39:15 AM

I need to clean up some silver and lampie jewellery, can i tumble it or is there a better way please?

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Post by: mizgeorge on November 03, 2013, 12:03:22 PM

Yes you can, but silver dip may be quicker and easier :)

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Post by: jammie on November 03, 2013, 12:14:56 PM

thankyou! I dont have silver dip at the mo, what would i tumble with please we have steel shot mixed and 600 grit for beads?

Title: Re: can i tumble jewellery
Post by: mizgeorge on November 03, 2013, 12:51:06 PM

Steel shot, with a bit of barrelling medium, a couple of drops of unscented, no additives washing up liquid or a pinch of pure soap flakes.

Title: Re: can i tumble jewellery
Post by: jammie on November 03, 2013, 12:51:55 PM

thanks George! :)

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Post by: jammie on November 03, 2013, 09:23:24 PM

oooh shiny! ;D

Title: Re: can i tumble jewellery
Post by: fionaess on November 04, 2013, 12:23:06 PM

I do exactly what George said ;D

Frit-Happens !