tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1575046 2008-08-20T08:00:00-04:00 Working with Platinum with Brad Simon and guest author Jurgen Maerz TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52242146 2008-08-20T08:00:00-04:00 2008-08-20T08:00:22-04:00

When buffing with an abrasive compound, you'll need to generate enough heat to get the metal almost flowing. To accomplish this, you'll want to select a larger diameter buff. For example, a four inch buff will have a surface speed...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PlatinumGuru/~4/326352787" height="1" width="1"/>

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Sometimes when annealing platinum it is possible to contaminate the platinum with other metals. Some filings, or solder chips on a soldering surface, or any other metal on the bench can be melted into platinum thus contaminating the area. With...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PlatinumGuru/~4/326356164" height="1" width="1"/>

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To polish platinum jewelry, first polish using platinum tripoli or white cutting compound on a muslin or hard felt wheel. Polish in a diagonal direction, then turn the jewelry and polish in an opposite diagonal direction. This cross polishing will...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PlatinumGuru/~4/326351425" height="1" width="1"/>

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To polish platinum successfully, it is important that all scratches are removed at the work bench. This can be done with different and assorted abrasives using increasingly finer grits. Once the scratches are removed, it is important to burnish the...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PlatinumGuru/~4/326349568" height="1" width="1"/>

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Did you know that it takes 10 tons of ore to produce one ounce of platinum? Selecting the proper fuel to cast platinum is of utmost importance. Do not use acetylene, since it has a high carbon content and expels...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PlatinumGuru/~4/326348141" height="1" width="1"/>

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Always polish across solder joints. Polishing with the solder joint will cause solder drag out. To achieve cross polishing and polish across solder joints, first polish at a 60° angle to the joint. Then turn the jewelry and polish in...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PlatinumGuru/~4/326346849" height="1" width="1"/>

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Proper eye protection is important when melting platinum, since the ultraviolet light emitted by the glowing melt can damage your eyes. Use only lenses that are approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and comply with American National...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PlatinumGuru/~4/326346062" height="1" width="1"/>

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