Hi everyone! I am a beginner and am getting into a pickle over how to properly finish a piece of silver jewellery and the order things should be done in. I have tried to find answer online and in books but am still confused!

1. When making a ring or bangle etc, should polishing and finishing be done BEFORE or AFTER adding texture with a hammer? Do I need to do more finishing after texturing?
2. Should polishing and finishing always be done only when all soldering or annealing is complete?
3. What happens if you have done all your polishing and finishing and then for some reason need to anneal the piece (to stretch a ring for example)... do you have to start the polishing and finishing all over again to get rid of the white coating?


Thanks in advance for any advice you can give