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Removing permanent marker from sterling silver
Hi everyone,
Does anyone have any tips on removing permanent marker (Sharpie) ink from sterling silver? There are a few remnants on some pieces that have just come back from hallmarking and don't want want to risk damaging the hallmark.
Many thanks!
Jayne
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Meths?
(Or anneal & pickle!)
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Thanks for the reply Peter. Annealing isn't an option on a couple of the items as they incorporate beads and pearls (the hallmark is on the clasp). Wouldn't annealing damage the hallmark?
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It shouldn't - I usually anneal pieces before stone setting. Firecoated, of course.
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Rubbing alcohol, or nail polish remover?
Whose two work removing Sharpie from furniture and fabric. (having kids is very educational )
Lana.
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I usually give a straightforward polish with rouge, but that might mess up your pearls. if you don't need a mirror shine then a radial disk as Carole says works, but keep it well away from the pearls.
Annealing hasn't ever damaged any of my hallmarked bits and I have been known to solder after getting stuff hallmarked as well.
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I use a fibre glass pencil for cleaning marking pen out of hallmarks, one of these; http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-183
It leaves a slight matt finish, but I think that makes the hallmark stand out when the surround is polished up.
James
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you can remove permanent markers with those alcohol hand rubs too. (and mek and acetone - although not advisable) It works on Ballpoint pen marks, come to think of it, for those who scribble notes on their hands.... hhmmmmmmmm, wonder how I know it works
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nail varnish remover would be my first port of call, followed by (is it called) duraglit (the woolly silver cleaner in a tin??), then a gentle rub with a polishing cloth.
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