Tempering sterling silver

[Ruedeleglise]

I wish to temper a length of sterling silver for a bangle. It needs to have some spring to it as it closes round the wrist with a hook one end and an eye the other end. I have read up on Google how to do this but the temperatures quoted are higher than domestic ovens by about 100 c. Anyone have any tips? I do not want to hammer the silver as I want a highly polished finish. I attach a photo of the design photoed of one I saw on a friends wrist…..
There was considerable strength and spring to the piece and it was hallmarked sterling silver.
David


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[china]

Use a torch and a infrared/ LASER thermometer, I have had success with Argentium in my domestic oven.

[Ruedeleglise]

Thanks. But what is an infrared /Laser thermometer please?


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[Ruedeleglise]

Ah , just looked them up…..any advice on type etc please.


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[china]

One like this https://www.amazon.com.au/Thermomete.../dp/B07LBNWQXV
I have one of these and use it for all manner of things comes with the handy stick thermometer

[Ruedeleglise]

Thanks so much…….I will order one now….good old Amazon Prime!


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