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    Red face Sterling Silver Sheet - Annealed or not annealed? That is my question!

    I was hoping someone here could tell me if the sterling silver sheet (specifically 0.50mm) arrives fully annealed or not? I really need to know before I purchase it. Thanks!

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    It's sold as fully annealed. I still end up doing it again most of the time though

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    Thanks, I'll keep that in mind!

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    Just remember that if you do anneal it again, then protect the surface from firescale, especially if you are annealing it with a torch.

    Try using Auflux or an equal mixture of borax powder and borasic powder mixed with meths.

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    Magic Boric (affectionately known to many of us as Magic Boris) is a brilliant solution for avoiding firescale.
    Di x

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    It says that Magic Boris doesn't evaporate, Di. Do you pour it into a dish and keep it there? Does it eventually get dirty?
    Linda

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lindyloo View Post
    It says that Magic Boris doesn't evaporate, Di. Do you pour it into a dish and keep it there? Does it eventually get dirty?
    it Cyrstalizes so you add more water Lindy, it does get dirty i just tend to dip my stuff in more often during heating to build up a coating

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