Giving silver a dull brushed effect

[Dennis]

I angle the workpiece rather than the handpiece - makes for better ergonomics.

Yes, but to be fair Peter, that is a necessity dictated by the straight handpiece. Dennis.

[Caline]

In relation to the thread topic. I used a wire brush and now the silver has just gone a dull tarnished colour after just a few weeks. Why would this be?

[Dennis]

I presume you meant a brass brush and it should be used wet and soapy. You have probably transferred traces of base metal.

If this is not the case, then you silver has been exposed to a pollutant. the rougher the finish the faster the tarnishing, because of the increased surface area. For storage use anti-tarnish strips or tabs in a closed box or bag. Dennis.