Frosted Finish

[Emmawykes]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me how to achieve this frosted like finish please? Preferably an inexpensive way if possible? (Please see attached photo)

Thanks,
Emma

[Goldsmith]

Hi Emma, there are many ways of achieving various frosted finishes, you can get a satin finish using a glass fibre brush;http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Glass-Pencil-Brush-prcode-999-183&query=glass%20fibre%20brush&channel=uk
or if you have a drill you can achieve a frosted finish using a diamond burr, this is a cheap set;https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/u70/Silverline-722878-Diamond-Burr-Set-of-30/B004P3W4X4/ref=sr_1_4?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1497946432&sr=1-4&keywords=diamond+burrs
or these frosting burrs; http://www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=frosting+mops

as I have the equipment I use a hammerhead attachment on my pendant drill for matte finish, and my brass mops on my scratch brush unit for light frosting.

This is my hammerhead attachment and some samples of textures achieved with it.
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This was with a diamond burr;
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This background was frosted with my brass brush on my scratch brush unit.
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Good luck,
James

[Dennis]

You can use the yellow radial wheels on your motor for these small items (about four on a mandrel):

http://www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=radial+wheels

Or almost any of these pads:http://www.axminster.co.uk/abrasives-cleaners-finishing/abrasives/sanding-blocks-pads

Or browse your local paint shop or ironmonger. Dennis.

[CJ57]

I like these for a matt finish http://www.cooksongold.com/Precious-Metal-Clay/Sponge-Sanding-Pads-Set-Of-3-Grits-prcode-999-SS01&query=Sanding%20sponges&channel=uk. I know it says they for clay but I use them on sterling sheet all the time

[LydiaNiz]

the frosting mops are great, go easy with them speed-wise.

[Snorkmaiden]

the frosting mops are great, go easy with them speed-wise.
I recently mangled my frosting wheel. It was extra fine and all the spokes got bent in or fell off. Never had that happen before. Do you think it was possible I was using too high a speed? Had put it down to a late night.

[-Sally-]

If you're super lazy like me, you can toss them in the tumbler with some ceramic cones and go have a cup of tea whilst all the work is done for you!
Sally

[mariannez]

I have a question about those frosting mops. Do you need all of them, or is 1 size enough and are there some examples of how the silver looks after it.

I like this forum very much,
Marianne

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[Snorkmaiden]

I have a question about those frosting mops. Do you need all of them, or is 1 size enough and are there some examples of how the silver looks after it.

I like this forum very much,
Marianne

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Do you mean what I call frosting wheels with lots of steel bristles that stick out when they spin round? If so, I had a Cookson extra fine and it was a lovely subtle frosting. This is the one I broke recently. I have the medium too and that takes big chunks out. Just bought a red fine one. Will let you know what I think. Goggles essential.

[mariannez]

Do you mean what I call frosting wheels with lots of steel bristles that stick out when they spin round? If so, I had a Cookson extra fine and it was a lovely subtle frosting. This is the one I broke recently. I have the medium too and that takes big chunks out. Just bought a red fine one. Will let you know what I think. Goggles essential.
That would be very nice. Then I will wait for your experiences, before I buy one.
Greetings

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