Components must be free from grease
SILVER PLATE ANTIQUING PROCESS
STEP 1
STEP 2
Water wash to obtain a wetting condition
STEP 3
Immerse in Blackfast 183 until silver reaches a grey/black colour, not jet black. Dilution 1:1 with water or use neat if speed is important. Dwell time 5-10 minutes.
If speed is important, heat the solution up to 50ÂșC.
STEP 4
Water rinse
STEP 5
Dry components – methods available:
i) maize
ii) oven dry
iii) hot air
STEP 6
Relieve components if a contrasting effect is required – methods available:
i) rotary vibrating machine
ii) typhoon barrel
iii) manual clean with abrasive paper/cloth
iv) polish using a rotary bench polishing machine
STEP 7
Lacquer finish if required
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