Hi everyone,
I have been making wire and bead jewellery for about a year. Two
weeks ago I went to a one week long jewellery course. Not very long
to learn but long enough to give me the confidence to start
experimenting by myself.
At the moment I’m just practicing cutting with the saw as my skill
in that field is more than poor. I never thought it could be that
hard tu cut straight! Well after hours of cutting and filling I have
finally managed to make a small simple cross. Happy and frustrated
at the same time as the piece was not shiny I started to polish it,
with… a nail polisher it’s shiny now.
Then I thought, well, Silversmithing existed long before electricity
therefore I should be possibel to polish by hand. This is where I
need your help. Could anyone tell me how to get a good result by
hand? I just need the alternative for while before I’m able to
afford something electric.
I’m certain I’m making a foul of myself but still hoping to get some
tips from you.