How To Oxidize Silver Jewelry

How To Oxidize Silver Jewelry
Oxidation Pandora Rings refers to a process that naturally occurs when silver is exposed to oxygen in the air. It can happen in a few days to months, depending on the environment, humidity and other factors. What do you do when you can not wait that long to oxidize your jewelry? You can speed the process of oxidizing agents used for jewelry, allowed to dry, then buff off the excess on the raised parts of the piece of jewelry.

Liver of sulfur is such an oxidizing agent. It comes in powder form, usually in pieces. It is highly toxic, be very careful when handling. Be sure to use in a well ventilated area and wear latex gloves. Do not leave the liver of sulfur to touch Pandora Earrings your skin, if so, rinse with soap and water immediately.

Liver of sulfur works best when heated. Liver of sulfur mix with a little water, mix and heat in microwave for 5-10 seconds. You just want to gently heat the solution, not drive to a boil! Also silver jewelry with a hot hair dryer or a heating element, be sure to protect your desk or work from heat, you can burn it.

After the Pandora Charms liver of sulfur and the piece of jewelry is hot, dip a cotton swab and gently dab the solution on silver jewelry. You must have a dark color on contact. You can go through several phases, the first is green, then brown, then dark brown and finally black. You may have to re-heat the solution and the point of jewelry several times to achieve the desired darkness.

Another product on the market that silver oxide Max Black (formerly Black Silver). It is much easier to use, it is not necessary to heat the solution or a piece of jewelry. Simply dip a cotton swab into the solution and apply to your piece of jewelry. It goes black when touched.

After your piece of Pandora Bangles is oxidized to the level you want, you can polish away the excess. It will not be raised parts of your jewelry item, leaving dark areas in a hollow. You can use a Dremel hand polishing bench, or manually with a silver polish cream. Polish until you're satisfied, it may take some time if you hand polishing, but the results will be worth it!