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agent_44
06-09-2009, 08:14 PM
Hi Guys

I have been experimenting with trying to get a nice matte/satin/brushed finish on Sterling. I have tried steel wheel and cup brushes with my dremel, abrasive rubber bits also and I have some of the Cookson flick mops to try. I was wondering if anyone would reccommend ceramic tumber media, or any other method I have not yet considered?

Thanks!

Emerald
06-09-2009, 09:13 PM
Have you tried a burr on your dremmel?

agent_44
06-09-2009, 09:13 PM
Oh no, haven't used any burrs yet so don't have any, but I might give it a try, thanks!

Dano
06-09-2009, 09:15 PM
a brass wire wheel is a nice finish and not as severe as a steel one, one of the retractable fibreglass pencil brushes they used to clean circuit boards gives a nice soft finish too, but it's a bit time consuming.

Emerald
06-09-2009, 09:18 PM
I used to burr the back of my earrings when i hadent got a tumbler and it gives a satin finish you can very the finish with different sized burrs:)

Emerald
06-09-2009, 09:20 PM
just thought of something else aswell an ink rubber but it will on give a very fine satin finish we used to use the typwriter ones at college shaped like a pencil and twist them to give a circular shape

Ominicci
07-09-2009, 10:11 AM
Just wet and dry paper works for me. I also use 80 grit paper for a really deep lined satin finish, sweeping it in one direction only http://www.flickr.com/photos/ominicci/3447100030/in/set-72157616667849823/

agent_44
07-09-2009, 10:44 AM
Lots of ideas to experiment with there! Thanks everyone :)

mizgeorge
07-09-2009, 11:04 AM
ceramic medium in the tumbler if you want the lazy way!

EmmaRose
07-09-2009, 07:21 PM
Scouring pad (the green ones- I think similar to what Jason is refering to). Coarse sandpaper can be fun. Flick wheels are nice too.
Em