Silver plating powder Was: Firescale

Jewelry Discussion
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Has anyone used silver plating powder to cover firescale on
sterling? I’ve heard the tantalizing rumor that this might be
THE ANSWER! How would one apply it? If it only binds with
copper, would the scale be enough copper? What about plating the
whole firestained piece in old pickle with a paper clip (say that
3 times) to copper plate it, then coat the whole thing with the
powder? What if…

Ruth

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Has anyone used silver plating powder to cover firescale on
sterling? I’ve heard the tantalizing rumor that this might be
THE ANSWER! How would one apply it? If it only binds with
copper, would the scale be enough copper? What about plating the
whole firestained piece in old pickle with a paper clip (say that
3 times) to copper plate it, then coat the whole thing with the
powder? What if…

Dear Ruth:

I have had siver pieces with firescale plated by a professional
plater…I would not do it myself because I think the process is
proably pretty unhealthy for the lungs…

Dede

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Ruth, what is silver plating powder?

Marilyn Smith

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Marilyn- Silver plating powder is apparently used in the
electrical industry to plate worn contact points for better
conductivity. When I receive the sample and instructions, I’ll
pass on more infor. John, can you help us out?

Ruth

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    Marilyn- Silver plating powder is apparently used in the
electrical industry to plate worn contact points for better
conductivity.  When I receive the sample and instructions, I'll
pass on more infor.  John, can you help us out?

G’day; Not this time. Sorry never heard of it - and to be honest
I’m a little bit skeptical, but I am interested to learn more
about it. Cheers,

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John or anyone else interested. Silver plating powder info
brochure and order form can be obtained by e-mail from
www.clipper.products@mindspring.com. They are located in
Dublin, Pennsylvania 18917. Can’t tell you much more about it
because I don’t know. Just happen to find this advertisement.
Have a good day Ron