Sharon,
The person who told you to try AS did you a dis-service by not giving
you more info. Argentium Silver has some surprising working
properties, and one is unlikely to be successful working with it
unless you understand the differences from traditional SS. Please do
some research—read the handouts available, and/or watch some
videos. There is more to learn than I can say in an Orchid post.
Good luck, and best wishes,
Cynthia Eid
Hi Sharon
did you quench the rings? You need to quench to get Argentium
annealed. If you fused and let them air cool they would not be softer
than sterling.
I suggest you use the Argentium International helpline for advice.
But you need to be very specific and clear as to your process.
From your post you did not anneal the Argentium. Just fused and
pickled.
all the best
Richard
Hi
there are very good introductory instructions for Argentium on the
A&E metals website.
Follow the links. For more detailed look up Cynthia Eid
and Argentium International.
All the best
Richard
Air cooling after annealing results in slightly harder silver. See
my handouts for more info.
Cynthia Eid
OOPS! I was not very clear when I sent my last post in a hurry. Let
me try again.
Air cooling after annealing results in annealed sterling, whether it
is traditional sterling or Argentium Sterling. It is slightly harder
then quenched sterling, but, in MY opinion, the difference is not
worth worrying about. To me, it is a quite small difference.
Cynthia Eid