I'd suggest sanding sponges (I might have to look up what they are) are for sanding - i.e. an abrasive
Brass bristle brushes will add a shine with out being abrasive - the brass is softer than the silver, so effectively just polish what is there.
I'd suggest sanding sponges (I might have to look up what they are) are for sanding - i.e. an abrasive
Brass bristle brushes will add a shine with out being abrasive - the brass is softer than the silver, so effectively just polish what is there.
Sorry I should have made it more clear. The brass brush is used to smooth away the white surface of newly fired silver clay and then sanding sponges are used for polishing. What I wanted to know was whether people tend to use stiff or soft bristled brass brushes. Many thanks!
The white powdery surface of silver when heated and the pickled occurs after soldering too, so I am well used to brushing up my pieces with a wet and soapy brass brush.
Often that is all the finishing they get. Some suppliers state the diameter of the brass wires and offer several grades, but usually I am content with what they have at Cookson.
My present brush has four rows and the wires measure 0.12mm. I also have a three row brass suede brush from a shoe repairer, and those wires measure 0.15mm which is noticeably more scratchy. Dennis.
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