What's funny to me,is I'm actually a bench jeweler, and have been for many years. There are 26 dislikes, but I always learn something new,faster,and affective in every video!! Keep up the great craftsmanship, and tutorials. You are a God send!!! Many Blessings, and forget those a$$holes!!! Long live a King !!!
Thank you. At first I was annoyed an offended by the negatives. But that's just part of the TH-cam fame. Every video will get a thumbs down within seconds of going live. But at the time of writing (June 2020) I have over 6 million views, and 50k subscribers. I receive lovely comments (like this) every day from people all over the world who I have inspired to make jewellery. I get so much genuine thanks and affection from all over the globe. So no I don't worry about a handful of haters with nothing else to do. Thanks for your support and the kind compliments. Dave
I did my Tiffany & Co I.D bracelet after watching your video and it came out GREAT! I wish I took a before and after picture because it is a world of difference! Thanks again Dave!
Just came back after a while. I mirror polished this silver Chain that I bought. It's wasn't shiny anymore and a simple jewlers cloth or a dip in those silver cleaners wasn't going to do it. As my first project I'm pretty impressed. Thanks for the vid man👌👌🔥
I don't even make (or wear!) jewelry but I find your channel extremely relaxing. I might even get into the hobby of jewelry making. It's very calming. Thanks for all your videos!
Thanks. Things like the Byzantine chain can be quite relaxing once you have the rings made. I often just sit in the garden making chains. Thanks for watching. Dave
This is amazing!! Gorgeous work! Usually i have to sift thru video after video as the information i need is lacking or the repair is shown using equipment I don't have things like that. I got really lucky finding yours. You explained the products, the alternatives and a how- to without fuss or fidget. Can't thank you enough! All the best!
You are my hero. I have a ring that was gifted to me severely scratched and no shine to the silver. I had no idea this was possible. Thank you so very much.
Unfortunately it has some missing and some broken small diamonds in it and I’m very particular with it. Plus I’m a very much “Do it yourself” person than pay someone. That way I also learn new things too. I used your idea and it has turned out incredible, I haven’t even polished it yet either. You are amazing! Thank you so much! 💜
Polishing is simply a process of adding scratches, but making them finer and finer, until you cant see them. So yes, using a "super finish" compound will remove any marks from the previous intensive polishing stage.
My husband put a buffing wheel on one side of his bench grinder yesterday. I polished up a bracelet I had recently repaired with solder. Wow 😮 I had jewelers rouge all over my hands, and arms. I didn’t expect it to “spray” all over like that! The bracelet came out great!
thanks for the video. I was able to remove dents and scratches off of brass using your video. I didn't think the 600 grit sandpaper would do it, but I was surprised to see that the scratches and dents were all gone. I did it by hand.
Thank you so much for this. I was going through this exact thing yesterday. Trying to figure out how to get out those fine scratches. Thanks for your video
I've done a few refurbishment videos. The Masonic ring, Money Clip, and huge claw ring. Lots of tips.. Dave th-cam.com/video/SGRSQa5lR2Q/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/5QKwbEQkocM/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/yXFr6rLOxms/w-d-xo.html
I was scanning the comments and one mentioned the birds and the tranquility of your little corner of the world. I hit on your post and saw that baby bird. It looked like a Dunnok. What great timing for you yeah? Guess you answered his question right grandly !!
Wow--excellent results with a minimal effort--the right tools make all the difference, eh? I'll keep this in mind when I'm asked to restore jewelry like this. Cheers.
Dave, Would you please do a video on how to polish sterling silver forks and spoons? I would really like to know the best way to do that and your videos are great. Thanks from America.
I have polished quite a few and its basically the same principle. One tip I will say though is to use a wheel small enough to get inside the bowl of the spoon. Using a large bench polisher wheel for example, you'd never get to the deep part of a teaspoon. large wheels can also, wear away the edges, so always go carefully. Also with vintage and antique flatware, do protect the hallmarks, as they can add a lot of value to the pieces, don't polish them away!. Big spoons often get dents, so hammer these out first and sand smooth before polishing. Hope this helps. Perhaops have a look at another polishing video, I did see link. Dave th-cam.com/video/yXFr6rLOxms/w-d-xo.html
@@CelticDreamsCoUk P164 that's the product number for the mervana sorry not sure on spelling, the polish you used. I guess i took it for granted it would be available here in the US. I will look it up.
Dave, I've got a silver convex cuff/bangle with scratches. Tried using a nylon buffing ball with the dremel but I've never worked on such a large solid piece of silver and it's left 'buffing lines'? With a large piece of silver how do you avoid lines the size of the buffing balls width from forming on the silver? The fact that it's convex in shape makes it harder to buff evenly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'd suggest using cotton mops with polish. use a Tripoli to remove fine scratches and then rougue to add shine (or the menzerna polishes I use). Check out this vid for some tips. Dave th-cam.com/video/L71O7hqvJa8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much for this great informative video. Is it foolish to question if my local jeweler would be able to polish up some of my scruffed up bracelets and chains? I've always been worried if they'd butcher the job and mess up my pieces.
Cheers a Clear simple explanation esp doing it slow so it doesn’t get hot , I’m new to this and burnt my fingers after I grabbed an item to take it out of the vice good job I don’t swear and I had water near by , can stainless steel be polished with the same rouge ? Thank you
Friction can cause immense heat. I have had rings in my nylon jawed vice and melted the jaws, simply by polishing the ring with a flex shaft. So do watch out for the heat. Yes, I use the Menzerna blue to polish my steel hammers and chasing tools. it does a great job. That said, Menzerna offer a large range of polishes, and so there are probably more specific steel ones that will cut harder. see link. Dave www.menzerna.com/products/solid-compounds/surfaces/stainless-steel/
It depends on how deep the engraving is and how deep the scratches are. If you think about it, engraving is just a pretty scratch. If you want to be a little more precise over it and just remove the lighter scratches, then look at things like the 3M discs, to just polish small areas. then go over the whole thing lightly with some rogue and a soft mop. to give it that final shine and blend everything together, but not to remove any detail on the engraving. Dave . th-cam.com/video/uUBnN4j98Nc/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I just didn't quite understood the last step where you took it from the polisher to look that bright and shine, it would help me a lot if you could help me with explaining a bit more that last part thanks
Not quite sure what you don't understand. It's simply the polishing which makes it shiny, That's it. Perhaps check out a few of my other polishing videos to help explain what i am doing. Dave . . th-cam.com/video/SGRSQa5lR2Q/w-d-xo.html
😃 Amazing job, man!! 👍🏼👌🏼💯 Sterling work, pardon the pun. 😜 Can't help but notice the lovely bird song in the background, you must be living in a lovely, peaceful, rural location.
Also wanted to ask. We use fine silver to make our products, but we can’t seem to get the shine as Sterling silver does when you buff it. Is pure silver able to be shined like this? Regards
I never really use fine silver, but I don't see why not. Fine silver may be slightly softer, so perhaps try a finer polish. treat it more high carat gold. The menzerna yellow, gives me a good polish on most things. I buy all my supplies from cookosngold.com search for "sander rolls". They also now stock the Menzerna polishes (probably due to my videos) and the small cotton mops. Dave
Hi Dave, I decided to make my own sand barrels in the end. It wasn't too difficult... Quick question, I bought the Menzerna some time ago. One end of the package is open and it's rock hard. I'm wondering how I can cut say, an inch off, to make it easier to use and more handy for the workbench, as it's such a huge block? Thanks !
Could I use those bits in a cordless drill or do I need to have a dremmel and a buffer wheel? Hoping I can find a couple specially adapted drill bits .. fantastic vid mate!
The difference between a Dremel and a cordless drill is going to be the speed. The Dremel is much faster RPM and so better for these type of things. So lacking anything else, i'd say buy a cheap Dremel. I have most tools, but my favorite is actually a little dremel cordless. Cheap and easy to use. See link. Dave. th-cam.com/video/2Or0fQqUmFY/w-d-xo.html
I have several Dremels and several flex shafts, they work but its slower.The bench polisher is by far the fastest and gives the best result, as the mops are much larger. Dave
What is the most gentle abrasive cleaner you can use to buff out the tinniest hairline scrathes on alliminium alloy without scratching the alliminium alloy? Is bicarbonate of soda too abrasive? Thanks!
The traditional method is Tripoli as a pre polish on a firm cotton stitched mop, The Rogue on a loose Soft cotton mop to finish. This is the way it's been done for centuries. Tripoli and rouge should be readily available at an jewellery suppliers or internet. The menzerna polishes are just a modern ( better ?) version, of these traditional compounds. If you really want the Menzerna, try Auto stores as Menzerna make a lot of car body polishes, so many auto stores stock the range. Failing that order from the UK and pay postage. See link Dave www.hswalsh.com/search-products?search_api_views_fulltext=menzerna
Bro are there anything to protect that shine effect last longer in ur opinion ? I saw some do boric acid , or can we do something like vernish acrilic as a protector ?
Note exactly sure what you mean by pitting. In order to avoid cutting grooves or indentation in the metal you must keep the sander moving at all times, and never dwell in one spot. Also keep the sandpaper flat to the surface, don't dig in. It is also vital to cover the entire surface, equally in order to keep it flat and level as you reduce it. Note I don't just sand out the lettering I sad down the entire ID plate equally. Dave
A few people have asked from the USA. I cant find any of the usual suppliers who stock it ( eg Gesswein, Rio Grande). But I guess you could order it from the UK and pay a few dollars for postage. Dave www.hswalsh.com/search-products?search_api_views_fulltext=menzerna
This is super helpful! One thing I would like to ask is that when do you remove the tape from the hallmarks? I am working on a vintage silver bracelet with dents very close to the textures/hallmarks and really not sure how to start. I don't have any tools at home but just a small dremel
I keep the tap eover the hallmarks all the time. when the rest of the bracelet is totally finished, I will remove the tape and just give it a light polish to blend in the protected area (avoiding any edges where the tape has been). A Dremel is fine, just get the sanding drums and some good (Menzerna) Polish. good luck. Dave
In the UK there are a few big companies... Cooksongold.com Cousinsuk.com HSwalsh.com Plus there's allways Amazon and ebay. I think I bought mine off Amazon. Dave
Dave, any chance you could tell us where to purchase the sandpaper drums online? I have the normal Dremel ones but the ones you're using look way better and look to last much longer.
Note that if you are using a Dremel, these have standard shafts, thinner than dremel accessories. So you'll need a multi chuck, or change the Dremel collet. I get them from cooksons.. Dave www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+rolls
@@CelticDreamsCoUk Dave, thank you so much for getting back to me I really appreciate it! I am new at this and I have around a 1" wide Cuban-linked bracelet that I am looking to get a mirror finish on it but I wear it every day so it has some scratches and such that need to be worked out first. I love your channel! Very helpful!!
Hi Dave, great video but i just have a question. I am having issues with polishing silver, I normally sand up to 2000 grit then I buff the piece but I still end up with hairline scratches in the silver and I was wondering if you had any advice for how to get rid of those scratches?
The best tip is to keep the mop moving, at right angles to the direction its rotating. for example when using the bench polisher i move the silver right to left as the wheel rotates. for final finish use a soft cotton mop, and remember to clean the piece thoroughly in between each stage. don't contaminate your mops with emery particles from the sandpaper. hope this helps. Dave
PLEASE HELP, I have a chain from my cousin who passed away, I want to restore it, does polishing remove tarnish? It seems to have no scratches just tarnish. please respond. I come back to this video because the transformation is incredible
If it's just tarnish. Then you can try a silver dip (see link) . Alternatively just take it to your local jewelers who should be able to shine it up and clean it for just a few pounds. Dave. th-cam.com/video/uOcuaL5-kYI/w-d-xo.html
For chains I would use the tumbler, or the magnetic polisher. These will get into all the links. See links. Dave th-cam.com/video/yXFr6rLOxms/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/YvhPqvB6-Eg/w-d-xo.html
Wow that was amazing, would you be able to help me do the same with a silver ring?what things do I need to buy?I would really appreciate your help, your video is amazing
Well, the answer is in the video. Use the same tools and the same techniques, and you'll get the same results. But if you're not experienced at this or don't have the tools and equipment, then simply take your ring to any local repair jeweller. They should be able to polish it for a couple of pounds, probably even whilst you wait. Dave
The trick is to keep the abrasive constantly moving, never stop any one place or you'll get a depressions. Also note how important it is to cover the entire surface. Even if there's just one tiny scratch, you must polish the whole surface evenly. Hope this makes sense. Dave
What if I don't have a professional tools to do such restoration of my silver jewellery???... Do I necessarily have to give it back to the jeweller out may I try with something else to polish it on my own???
Most jewellers will only charge a few pounds to polish an item. So it's always worth giving it to a professional if you're not sure. You could do this with a Dremel, but the big bench polisher is really what makes the difference in speed and finish. It's just a cheap 2nd hand bench grinder, I picked up for a few pounds. I bought an adapter for using polishing mops. very cheap indeed. Dave
I don't know where you are, But here's the link to them here in the UK where I buy them. hope this helps. Dave www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+roll
I have just started making my own rings. My rings are at the rough cast stage and now I need to polish. I have roughly filed them so they do have some scratches. I am struggling with what compounds to buy to remove the scratches. Any advice would be very much appreciated. I will be using a Dremel . Thank you.
I use Menzerna Polish which comes from Germany. The Blue is very good for pre polishing as its medium abrasive. The yellow is much finer and gives a brishy finish. Traditionally jewellers use Tripoli and Rouge as a pre polish and final polish., Both should be easily available at your jewellery tool supplier. If you're using a Dremel, get some little loose cotton (calico) mops if you can find them. and soft cotton wool mops to finish. Alternatively, you can use silicone wheels and 3M radial discs to sand and smooth the metal. My video below might help. Dave th-cam.com/video/L71O7hqvJa8/w-d-xo.html
I was looking for the drums in the UK but no luck yet where do you get them? I have a split mandrel but it would be convenient to have a load of those drums.
Have a look on Amazon or Ebay, there's always someone selling them. Dave smile.amazon.co.uk/Sanding-Bands-Drums-Sleeves-Metalworking/dp/B075CJR4HQ/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=sanding+drums&qid=1552577154&s=gateway&sr=8-9
I've got a question, if i would leave the sterling silver chain in a tumbler for 12 hours, would it be more shinier than 2-3 hours? I'm curious, because so far i could never get it so much shiny as when they were new (they were EXACTLY same ''white'' shiny as yours at the end).
With the tumbler I usually leave things overnight. remember to use clean shot and clean water. Check out my video on the Tumbler for some tips. see link. Dave th-cam.com/video/yXFr6rLOxms/w-d-xo.html
Great question. Perhaps I should explain. Most 'bars' of polish, like Tripoli, Rouge, and the Menzerna polishes I use, are all made from grease (usually animal fat - tallow) mixed with fine abrasive particles and colours. The more abrasive polishes, like Tripoli are more greasy, and the finer polishes will be less greasy and more powdery. But either way you need to use hot soapy water (or a heated ultrasonic) in order to remove the "greasy" polish. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for watching - great question. Dave
I don't know what kit you refer to or what it contains, so how can I comment ? The important thing is good mops and good polish (from a jewellery supplier) . A cheap Dremel (or similar tool) will be fine to provide the power. Hope this helps. Dave
Ha!. I've been very busy lately with commissions. Which is good I guess. My videos take a lot of work, so I have to slot them in with other projects. Thanks for your support. lots more projects in the pipeline. Thanks for watching. Dave
They make a range of polishes, with different cutting power and different levels of grease. (the more abrasive ones tend to be more greasy). I certainly wouldn't polish gold plating, you can see here how powerful the polish is - it can polish out 600 grit scratches. It will simply remove the gold plating. Dave
What is this bracelet I know its a square curb link but Ive been looking all over the internet for something identical or very similar but have yet to find it. So is there something specific I need to search?
A solar powered workshop in the UK? well... god loves an optimist. For hand polishing i'd say no. The polish is very hard in solid blocks. With the friction and speed of a bench polisher, the grease melts and the abrasive does it magic. But at room temp, you'd never even get any off the block and onto a rag. If polishing by hand, work up through the emery grits to a couple of thousand grit. And then use rouge on a stick a strip of tough material (old denim or rough leather belt) taped to it. You can also use a polished steel burnisher, or agate burnisher to get a good shine, depending on the item you are polishing. failing that, throw an extension cable over the fence and ask your neighbour to plug in your bench polisher. good luck. Dave ; )
@@CelticDreamsCoUk I've got a decent enough battery setup that I can run some low powered tools, but yeah.. In the UK it's not exactly a reliable source.. I'm at the point where I think I might just build a pedal-powered polisher out of an old mountain bike because why not.. ☺ With a big enough flywheel I can probably use that to dump some charge into the batteries while I'm doing it too.
For cleaning and polishing chains I use a magnetic polisher which gets into all the tiny links. see the video below. Dave. th-cam.com/video/YvhPqvB6-Eg/w-d-xo.html
Screw gun? You can buy the sanding drums online from a jewellery tool supplier or ebay, Amazon etc. Use them with a Dremel or similar rotary tool. Hope this helps. Dave
Hi Linda, it's a very vague question. there are hundreds of pandora charms with different surfaces, finishes and additions. But yes, a solid silver bead can be polished in the same way. Careful not to sand any flat spots. TIP- When I have made beads I put them on a 5mm mandrel or dowel to work on them. Dave
Thank you for the video, it was really helpful . I have one question and i need your help . A few days ago i bought a high quality sterling silver bracelet and i tried to polish it using a toothpaste and a toothbrush. I forced some pressure, the bracelet is shiny, but i see that there is a matt finish right now, also with some scratches .. It seems that the toothpaste almost damaged my bracelet. Is there a solution ? Could someone restore my bracelet to it's shiny beautiful look ? Is toothpaste a bad solution ? Thank you in advance for your promt reply
Hi Jim, Still here. Busy with commissions lately. A lot of outdoor socialising in the astonishingly the nice weather we are having in the UK. people are seeing my jewellery and wanting their own. So a lot of private orders. Always a juggling act as the videos take so much time but don't make me any money. Thanks. Dave
What's funny to me,is I'm actually a bench jeweler, and have been for many years. There are 26 dislikes, but I always learn something new,faster,and affective in every video!! Keep up the great craftsmanship, and tutorials. You are a God send!!! Many Blessings, and forget those a$$holes!!! Long live a King !!!
Thank you. At first I was annoyed an offended by the negatives. But that's just part of the TH-cam fame. Every video will get a thumbs down within seconds of going live. But at the time of writing (June 2020) I have over 6 million views, and 50k subscribers. I receive lovely comments (like this) every day from people all over the world who I have inspired to make jewellery. I get so much genuine thanks and affection from all over the globe. So no I don't worry about a handful of haters with nothing else to do. Thanks for your support and the kind compliments. Dave
What about silverplate w brushed scratches?
I did my Tiffany & Co I.D bracelet after watching your video and it came out GREAT! I wish I took a before and after picture because it is a world of difference! Thanks again Dave!
Easy when you know how, eh?. Thanks for watching. Dave
It's always a joy to see damaged things brought back to their original beauty! Thanks for this instruction.
If you like this, have you seen my gold ring restoration? see link. Dave th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=5QKwbEQkocM
Just came back after a while. I mirror polished this silver Chain that I bought. It's wasn't shiny anymore and a simple jewlers cloth or a dip in those silver cleaners wasn't going to do it. As my first project I'm pretty impressed. Thanks for the vid man👌👌🔥
Great news. thanks for sharing. It takes nerves at first. but the menzerna polish is the real secret to it. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Another fantastic video, Dave! We missed you but good luck in your jewelry enterprises! Thanks so much
Thank you! I'm always here, comment or message any time. Dave ; )
This channel is a hidden Gem.
Over 7 million views. So perhaps not so hidden. Thanks for watching, Cheers. Dave
I don't even make (or wear!) jewelry but I find your channel extremely relaxing. I might even get into the hobby of jewelry making. It's very calming.
Thanks for all your videos!
Thanks. Things like the Byzantine chain can be quite relaxing once you have the rings made. I often just sit in the garden making chains. Thanks for watching. Dave
Me too, love listening to his accent!
Thank you. Dave
I think those sanding drums are about to change my life
They've changed mine. I hardly use a buffing stick any more. Dave
This is amazing!! Gorgeous work!
Usually i have to sift thru video after video as the information i need is lacking or the repair is shown using equipment I don't have things like that. I got really lucky finding yours. You explained the products, the alternatives and a how- to without fuss or fidget.
Can't thank you enough!
All the best!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks. Dave
Holy crap. Amazing job, looks brand spanking new.
Easy to do with the right tools. Thanks. Dave
You are my hero. I have a ring that was gifted to me severely scratched and no shine to the silver. I had no idea this was possible. Thank you so very much.
Glad I could help. But any local jeweler should be able to polish a ring for a just few pounds. Dave
Unfortunately it has some missing and some broken small diamonds in it and I’m very particular with it. Plus I’m a very much “Do it yourself” person than pay someone. That way I also learn new things too. I used your idea and it has turned out incredible, I haven’t even polished it yet either. You are amazing! Thank you so much! 💜
shoutout to this guy i been looking for video where its clearly explained everything i need appreciate a lot man
Thanks for the lovely comments. Dave
Look at that beautiful shine! Fantastic video, thank you for the information
Thanks for watching! . Dave
This video really helped me in restoring a friends ring to its former glory :)
Great, glad to have helped. Dave
Beautiful restoration! Thank you for your excellent video and all the tips. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching! Dave
That was worth my sleep 🙂👍🏻
It was absolutely amazing...
Ha. Thanks for that. Dave
This is amazing, the finish in the big piece looks like on a factory fresh Rolex! Really impressive!
You could get rid of the minor haze left behind the medium polish if you use a finish polish, right?
Polishing is simply a process of adding scratches, but making them finer and finer, until you cant see them. So yes, using a "super finish" compound will remove any marks from the previous intensive polishing stage.
My husband put a buffing wheel on one side of his bench grinder yesterday. I polished up a bracelet I had recently repaired with solder. Wow 😮 I had jewelers rouge all over my hands, and arms. I didn’t expect it to “spray” all over like that! The bracelet came out great!
Hence the Glasses and the dust mask !. I frequently come out of the workshop with a black stripe down my face. Dave
thanks for the video. I was able to remove dents and scratches off of brass using your video. I didn't think the 600 grit sandpaper would do it, but I was surprised to see that the scratches and dents were all gone. I did it by hand.
Glad I could help. Dave
Thanks for this video. Nice work. Bracelet looks like new
Thanks. Easy when you know how. Dave
Great job. ID bracelet looks terrific.
Might just have to go out and get myself one of those little sanding drums.
You can use a 600 buff stick, but it will obviously take longer. Thanks for watching. Dave
Thank you so much for this. I was going through this exact thing yesterday. Trying to figure out how to get out those fine scratches. Thanks for your video
I've done a few refurbishment videos. The Masonic ring, Money Clip, and huge claw ring. Lots of tips.. Dave
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Very very helpful! Thanks sooo much, Dave. And keep em coming. Your demonstrations are so helpful. 👩🏼🎨🌵🔨😎
Cheers Bobbi, Thanks for watching. Dave
Great video. Very helpful. Appreciate the emphasis on industrial safety!
Thanks for watching.Dave
that was amazing. you made it look amazing. Its wonderful , and looks real expensive.
Thank you! Cheers! Dave
I was scanning the comments and one mentioned the birds and the tranquility of your little corner of the world. I hit on your post and saw that baby bird. It looked like a Dunnok. What great timing for you yeah? Guess you answered his question right grandly !!
Dunnok? I'll have to look that up. I just assumed it was a sparrow (or finch). But my knowledge is limited. Thanks for watching, Dave
Thank you for this tutorial! I have an ID bracelet similar to the one you have and now I know how to restore it. 😁
Simple with the right tools. Thanks for watching. Dave
Wow--excellent results with a minimal effort--the right tools make all the difference, eh? I'll keep this in mind when I'm asked to restore jewelry like this. Cheers.
Indeed. Those little sanding drums, and the cutting action of the Menzerna, are a great combination and save a lot of time. Dave
Dave, Would you please do a video on how to polish sterling silver forks and spoons? I would really like to know the best way to do that and your videos are great. Thanks from America.
I have polished quite a few and its basically the same principle. One tip I will say though is to use a wheel small enough to get inside the bowl of the spoon. Using a large bench polisher wheel for example, you'd never get to the deep part of a teaspoon. large wheels can also, wear away the edges, so always go carefully. Also with vintage and antique flatware, do protect the hallmarks, as they can add a lot of value to the pieces, don't polish them away!. Big spoons often get dents, so hammer these out first and sand smooth before polishing. Hope this helps. Perhaops have a look at another polishing video, I did see link. Dave th-cam.com/video/yXFr6rLOxms/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing this, I've just started Silver trading & this has been very helpful
Glad it was helpful! Polishing out marks and scratches really adds value. Dave
Thank you for the video, wish I could have afforded the P164. It would be nice to have an alternative available in the US.
I'm not sure what mean by the P164 ? Dave
@@CelticDreamsCoUk P164 that's the product number for the mervana sorry not sure on spelling, the polish you used.
I guess i took it for granted it would be available here in the US. I will look it up.
Dave, I've got a silver convex cuff/bangle with scratches. Tried using a nylon buffing ball with the dremel but I've never worked on such a large solid piece of silver and it's left 'buffing lines'? With a large piece of silver how do you avoid lines the size of the buffing balls width from forming on the silver? The fact that it's convex in shape makes it harder to buff evenly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'd suggest using cotton mops with polish. use a Tripoli to remove fine scratches and then rougue to add shine (or the menzerna polishes I use). Check out this vid for some tips. Dave th-cam.com/video/L71O7hqvJa8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much for this great informative video. Is it foolish to question if my local jeweler would be able to polish up some of my scruffed up bracelets and chains? I've always been worried if they'd butcher the job and mess up my pieces.
Well, I can't speak for anyone else, but they should have the polishing equipment to do this for a few dollars. Thanks for watching. Dave
I learned what I wanted to from your lesson.. marvelous that. Thank you much.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, Dave
Great job! Looks like new!
Thanks! Dave
Gorgeous! Great work, wish you were near me lol
Thank you. Dave
Thank you for the tutorial. Is that bracelet 925? I have a 925 bracelet that needs polishing. Can I follow your instructions and make it mirror shine?
Yes the bracelets are both 925 sterling silver. Dave
Absolutely amazing!!!
Easy with the right tools. Thanks for watching.Dave
This is a great video and I appreciated the health and safety advice. Thank you.
Thanks. Dave
Nicely done. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. Dave
Cheers a Clear simple explanation esp doing it slow so it doesn’t get hot , I’m new to this and burnt my fingers after I grabbed an item to take it out of the vice good job I don’t swear and I had water near by , can stainless steel be polished with the same rouge ? Thank you
Friction can cause immense heat. I have had rings in my nylon jawed vice and melted the jaws, simply by polishing the ring with a flex shaft. So do watch out for the heat. Yes, I use the Menzerna blue to polish my steel hammers and chasing tools. it does a great job. That said, Menzerna offer a large range of polishes, and so there are probably more specific steel ones that will cut harder. see link. Dave
www.menzerna.com/products/solid-compounds/surfaces/stainless-steel/
Beautiful job
Thank you! 😊 Dave
Great tutorial . Willing to try it at home
It's the best way to build skills. Just get a scrap item and try restoring and repairing it. Dave
I found this video very helpful Dave, thank you, where can you buy the drum sanders please?
I get them here in the UK, "Sander Roll" see link. Dave
www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+roll
Great tutorial, mate!
Thank you. A little knowledge goes a long way. Dave
I have Tiffany silver jewelry I want to buff light scratches out of. Would the same method work or would it damage engraving?
It depends on how deep the engraving is and how deep the scratches are. If you think about it, engraving is just a pretty scratch. If you want to be a little more precise over it and just remove the lighter scratches, then look at things like the 3M discs, to just polish small areas. then go over the whole thing lightly with some rogue and a soft mop. to give it that final shine and blend everything together, but not to remove any detail on the engraving. Dave . th-cam.com/video/uUBnN4j98Nc/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I just didn't quite understood the last step where you took it from the polisher to look that bright and shine, it would help me a lot if you could help me with explaining a bit more that last part
thanks
Not quite sure what you don't understand. It's simply the polishing which makes it shiny, That's it. Perhaps check out a few of my other polishing videos to help explain what i am doing. Dave . . th-cam.com/video/SGRSQa5lR2Q/w-d-xo.html
MrSergioCG i think you ask about the cleaning after polishing, its just warm soapwater and a toothbrush.
Outstand I really want to learn how to do this... Well, I guess I just did. Thank you for sharing!
Glad it was helpful! Dave
😃 Amazing job, man!! 👍🏼👌🏼💯 Sterling work, pardon the pun. 😜 Can't help but notice the lovely bird song in the background, you must be living in a lovely, peaceful, rural location.
See this to answer your question....Dave
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Hi great video, can you reply to me with the links to buy these tools? Thanks
Also wanted to ask. We use fine silver to make our products, but we can’t seem to get the shine as Sterling silver does when you buff it. Is pure silver able to be shined like this? Regards
I never really use fine silver, but I don't see why not. Fine silver may be slightly softer, so perhaps try a finer polish. treat it more high carat gold. The menzerna yellow, gives me a good polish on most things.
I buy all my supplies from cookosngold.com search for "sander rolls". They also now stock the Menzerna polishes (probably due to my videos) and the small cotton mops. Dave
Thanks, Dave! Another great video! You turned me onto Menzerna and I love it!
Its great stuff, IF you can get it. Dave
Very nice job quite impressed
Thank you. Dave
Hi Dave, I decided to make my own sand barrels in the end. It wasn't too difficult... Quick question, I bought the Menzerna some time ago. One end of the package is open and it's rock hard. I'm wondering how I can cut say, an inch off, to make it easier to use and more handy for the workbench, as it's such a huge block? Thanks !
The polish is made from grease, so if you want to cut it, use an old knife, paint scraper etc, and warm the blade on the cooker. Dave
Awesome work, thanks for the video 👍🏼
you're welcome Joe. Thanks for watching.Dave
Could I use those bits in a cordless drill or do I need to have a dremmel and a buffer wheel? Hoping I can find a couple specially adapted drill bits .. fantastic vid mate!
The difference between a Dremel and a cordless drill is going to be the speed. The Dremel is much faster RPM and so better for these type of things. So lacking anything else, i'd say buy a cheap Dremel. I have most tools, but my favorite is actually a little dremel cordless. Cheap and easy to use. See link. Dave. th-cam.com/video/2Or0fQqUmFY/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Have you tried the polishing wheel on a dremmel instead?.
I have several Dremels and several flex shafts, they work but its slower.The bench polisher is by far the fastest and gives the best result, as the mops are much larger. Dave
What is the most gentle abrasive cleaner you can use to buff out the tinniest hairline scrathes on alliminium alloy without scratching the alliminium alloy? Is bicarbonate of soda too abrasive? Thanks!
Aluminium is very soft, so perhaps toothpaste may work, Failing that, some car polish like T cut, or Autosol chrome metal polish. Dave
Did you put paste on cotton wheel when did you make pasting ?
Menzerna Blue polish, to remove the sanding scratches, then Menzerna Yellow polish to shine. Dave
Hello Dave, Menzerna P164 is not available in the US. Do you have any other suggestions. Thank you! Take care.
The traditional method is Tripoli as a pre polish on a firm cotton stitched mop, The Rogue on a loose Soft cotton mop to finish. This is the way it's been done for centuries. Tripoli and rouge should be readily available at an jewellery suppliers or internet. The menzerna polishes are just a modern ( better ?) version, of these traditional compounds. If you really want the Menzerna, try Auto stores as Menzerna make a lot of car body polishes, so many auto stores stock the range. Failing that order from the UK and pay postage. See link Dave
www.hswalsh.com/search-products?search_api_views_fulltext=menzerna
Bro are there anything to protect that shine effect last longer in ur opinion ? I saw some do boric acid , or can we do something like vernish acrilic as a protector ?
I've never coated silver with anything. Just a quick rub with a silver cloth., Dave
Excellent Dave, thanks.
One question, how do you stop "pitting" on the silver?
Note exactly sure what you mean by pitting. In order to avoid cutting grooves or indentation in the metal you must keep the sander moving at all times, and never dwell in one spot. Also keep the sandpaper flat to the surface, don't dig in. It is also vital to cover the entire surface, equally in order to keep it flat and level as you reduce it. Note I don't just sand out the lettering I sad down the entire ID plate equally. Dave
Please Help: I can't find the Mezerna P164 here in the U.S.A. does anyone know where I can buy?
Thank you. Great videos.
A few people have asked from the USA. I cant find any of the usual suppliers who stock it ( eg Gesswein, Rio Grande). But I guess you could order it from the UK and pay a few dollars for postage. Dave
www.hswalsh.com/search-products?search_api_views_fulltext=menzerna
@@CelticDreamsCoUk Would have liked to order it but the shipping was $20 plus VAT, etc. That's a no-go for me.
Amazon? I don't know but check it out
This is super helpful! One thing I would like to ask is that when do you remove the tape from the hallmarks? I am working on a vintage silver bracelet with dents very close to the textures/hallmarks and really not sure how to start. I don't have any tools at home but just a small dremel
I keep the tap eover the hallmarks all the time. when the rest of the bracelet is totally finished, I will remove the tape and just give it a light polish to blend in the protected area (avoiding any edges where the tape has been). A Dremel is fine, just get the sanding drums and some good (Menzerna) Polish. good luck. Dave
Thank you Dave, awesome job! I need to order some
Thanks for watching. Dave
Great video Dave. I’ve only got a Dremel - where can I buy the sandpaper barrel from please ? I’m UK based.Thanks.
In the UK there are a few big companies...
Cooksongold.com
Cousinsuk.com
HSwalsh.com
Plus there's allways Amazon and ebay. I think I bought mine off Amazon. Dave
Dave, any chance you could tell us where to purchase the sandpaper drums online? I have the normal Dremel ones but the ones you're using look way better and look to last much longer.
Note that if you are using a Dremel, these have standard shafts, thinner than dremel accessories. So you'll need a multi chuck, or change the Dremel collet. I get them from cooksons.. Dave
www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+rolls
@@CelticDreamsCoUk Dave, thank you so much for getting back to me I really appreciate it! I am new at this and I have around a 1" wide Cuban-linked bracelet that I am looking to get a mirror finish on it but I wear it every day so it has some scratches and such that need to be worked out first. I love your channel! Very helpful!!
Hi Dave, great video but i just have a question. I am having issues with polishing silver, I normally sand up to 2000 grit then I buff the piece but I still end up with hairline scratches in the silver and I was wondering if you had any advice for how to get rid of those scratches?
The best tip is to keep the mop moving, at right angles to the direction its rotating. for example when using the bench polisher i move the silver right to left as the wheel rotates. for final finish use a soft cotton mop, and remember to clean the piece thoroughly in between each stage. don't contaminate your mops with emery particles from the sandpaper. hope this helps. Dave
Hi Dave. Miss your videos. I hope you make more soon.
just finishing a video on a large belcher made with square wire. Thanks. Dave
Busy with Xmas orders, but more vids on the way!
PLEASE HELP, I have a chain from my cousin who passed away, I want to restore it, does polishing remove tarnish? It seems to have no scratches just tarnish. please respond. I come back to this video because the transformation is incredible
If it's just tarnish. Then you can try a silver dip (see link) . Alternatively just take it to your local jewelers who should be able to shine it up and clean it for just a few pounds. Dave. th-cam.com/video/uOcuaL5-kYI/w-d-xo.html
What kind of polishing wheel did you use with the menzerna, is that cotton?
Usually a hard felt for pre polishing flat surfaces then a loose cotton (wool) mop for final polishing. Dave
@celtic dreams is there a way to get a .999 polished silver cable chain back to looking like raw silver similar to the finish of a poured silver bar?
For chains I would use the tumbler, or the magnetic polisher. These will get into all the links. See links. Dave
th-cam.com/video/yXFr6rLOxms/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/YvhPqvB6-Eg/w-d-xo.html
Wow that was amazing, would you be able to help me do the same with a silver ring?what things do I need to buy?I would really appreciate your help, your video is amazing
Well, the answer is in the video. Use the same tools and the same techniques, and you'll get the same results. But if you're not experienced at this or don't have the tools and equipment, then simply take your ring to any local repair jeweller. They should be able to polish it for a couple of pounds, probably even whilst you wait. Dave
How do you prevent the silver from pitting when buffing? I’m trying to polish 1.5mm silver plate.
The trick is to keep the abrasive constantly moving, never stop any one place or you'll get a depressions. Also note how important it is to cover the entire surface. Even if there's just one tiny scratch, you must polish the whole surface evenly. Hope this makes sense. Dave
Celtic Dreams thanks Dave.
That looks amazing!
Thank you. Dave
Damm 🔥, nice job 👍 if I only knew how to clean/polish mine like that!
You can do it! Thanks for watching. Dave
Hi, Dave
have you used any other menzerna products for polishing on jewellery?
No, I just use these two. They seem to be a good combination. I may perhaps get a polish for stainless steel for my hammers and punches. Dave.
Nice job thanks for the information
You’re welcome 😊 Dave
What if I don't have a professional tools to do such restoration of my silver jewellery???... Do I necessarily have to give it back to the jeweller out may I try with something else to polish it on my own???
Most jewellers will only charge a few pounds to polish an item. So it's always worth giving it to a professional if you're not sure. You could do this with a Dremel, but the big bench polisher is really what makes the difference in speed and finish. It's just a cheap 2nd hand bench grinder, I picked up for a few pounds. I bought an adapter for using polishing mops. very cheap indeed. Dave
Dave. Just discovered your channel. Thanks. What are those sanding drill bits called that you can rip bits off?
Thanks
I don't know where you are, But here's the link to them here in the UK where I buy them. hope this helps. Dave
www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+roll
I have just started making my own rings. My rings are at the rough cast stage and now I need to polish. I have roughly filed them so they do have some scratches. I am struggling with what compounds to buy to remove the scratches. Any advice would be very much appreciated. I will be using a Dremel . Thank you.
I use Menzerna Polish which comes from Germany. The Blue is very good for pre polishing as its medium abrasive. The yellow is much finer and gives a brishy finish. Traditionally jewellers use Tripoli and Rouge as a pre polish and final polish., Both should be easily available at your jewellery tool supplier. If you're using a Dremel, get some little loose cotton (calico) mops if you can find them. and soft cotton wool mops to finish. Alternatively, you can use silicone wheels and 3M radial discs to sand and smooth the metal. My video below might help. Dave
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Celtic Dreams Wow, great reply. Thanks so much for answering, will check those out and the video too 😀👍🏼
I was looking for the drums in the UK but no luck yet where do you get them? I have a split mandrel but it would be convenient to have a load of those drums.
Have a look on Amazon or Ebay, there's always someone selling them. Dave
smile.amazon.co.uk/Sanding-Bands-Drums-Sleeves-Metalworking/dp/B075CJR4HQ/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=sanding+drums&qid=1552577154&s=gateway&sr=8-9
@@CelticDreamsCoUk thanks a lot. This will help me a lot.
I've got a question, if i would leave the sterling silver chain in a tumbler for 12 hours, would it be more shinier than 2-3 hours? I'm curious, because so far i could never get it so much shiny as when they were new (they were EXACTLY same ''white'' shiny as yours at the end).
With the tumbler I usually leave things overnight. remember to use clean shot and clean water. Check out my video on the Tumbler for some tips. see link. Dave
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@@CelticDreamsCoUk Wow, ok, i'll try it for overnight! Thanks!
Would this be the same process for a metal like gold?
Yes, But obviously be careful to only sand away the absolute minimum and to catch all the dust in a tray for later recycling. Dave
You mentioned a grease? Did you add a grease to the polishing wheel?
Great question. Perhaps I should explain. Most 'bars' of polish, like Tripoli, Rouge, and the Menzerna polishes I use, are all made from grease (usually animal fat - tallow) mixed with fine abrasive particles and colours. The more abrasive polishes, like Tripoli are more greasy, and the finer polishes will be less greasy and more powdery. But either way you need to use hot soapy water (or a heated ultrasonic) in order to remove the "greasy" polish. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for watching - great question. Dave
@@CelticDreamsCoUk thanks Dave. Just hoping to get into as a hobby.Appreciate the time to respond to me
There r full kit in ebay around 75 pound all pits and drill is that good for starting doing my own silver polishing??? Thank u
I don't know what kit you refer to or what it contains, so how can I comment ? The important thing is good mops and good polish (from a jewellery supplier) . A cheap Dremel (or similar tool) will be fine to provide the power. Hope this helps. Dave
I will be using a hand held polisher, should I use a soft, medium or stiff cotton mop please?
Something stiff for the initial polish, then softer for final buffing. Dave
But on setting stone surface on silver how to manage this polish and what is the lasting issue while wearing for long time
Sorry, I cant understand. If you can ask your question again (more clearly) I will try to answer. Dave
Finally a new video :D Looks great man
Ha!. I've been very busy lately with commissions. Which is good I guess. My videos take a lot of work, so I have to slot them in with other projects. Thanks for your support. lots more projects in the pipeline. Thanks for watching. Dave
Whats the difference between menzerna p164 and p175? Would this work for gold plating?
They make a range of polishes, with different cutting power and different levels of grease. (the more abrasive ones tend to be more greasy). I certainly wouldn't polish gold plating, you can see here how powerful the polish is - it can polish out 600 grit scratches. It will simply remove the gold plating. Dave
What is this bracelet I know its a square curb link but Ive been looking all over the internet for something identical or very similar but have yet to find it. So is there something specific I need to search?
"ID Bracelet" or "identity bracelet";. Which refers to the plate for adding your name (your identity). Dave
thank you, that was really helpful for figuring out how to do this...i have several big silver bracelets that I'd like to buff up..
Glad it was helpful! Dave
Is the Menzerna stuff OK for hand polishing? I run my little workshop area on solar, so power limits are always an issue in the UK.. 😅
A solar powered workshop in the UK? well... god loves an optimist. For hand polishing i'd say no. The polish is very hard in solid blocks. With the friction and speed of a bench polisher, the grease melts and the abrasive does it magic. But at room temp, you'd never even get any off the block and onto a rag. If polishing by hand, work up through the emery grits to a couple of thousand grit. And then use rouge on a stick a strip of tough material (old denim or rough leather belt) taped to it. You can also use a polished steel burnisher, or agate burnisher to get a good shine, depending on the item you are polishing. failing that, throw an extension cable over the fence and ask your neighbour to plug in your bench polisher. good luck. Dave ; )
@@CelticDreamsCoUk I've got a decent enough battery setup that I can run some low powered tools, but yeah.. In the UK it's not exactly a reliable source.. I'm at the point where I think I might just build a pedal-powered polisher out of an old mountain bike because why not.. ☺ With a big enough flywheel I can probably use that to dump some charge into the batteries while I'm doing it too.
What grit do you use for your sanding rolls? Thnx :)
600. Dave
what machine and type of paper is used for it? for the polishing
All the info is in the video. 600 grit emery, on a Foredom SR flex shaft. Menzerna Ip grey polish on a bench polisher. Dave
Can you clean and polish a chain for a pendant
For cleaning and polishing chains I use a magnetic polisher which gets into all the tiny links. see the video below. Dave.
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where do i get that sandpaper bit ? do i just attach it to a screw gun ?
Screw gun? You can buy the sanding drums online from a jewellery tool supplier or ebay, Amazon etc. Use them with a Dremel or similar rotary tool. Hope this helps. Dave
Can you do this with a Pandora charm?
Hi Linda, it's a very vague question. there are hundreds of pandora charms with different surfaces, finishes and additions. But yes, a solid silver bead can be polished in the same way. Careful not to sand any flat spots. TIP- When I have made beads I put them on a 5mm mandrel or dowel to work on them. Dave
Thank you for the video, it was really helpful . I have one question and i need your help . A few days ago i bought a high quality sterling silver bracelet and i tried to polish it using a toothpaste and a toothbrush. I forced some pressure, the bracelet is shiny, but i see that there is a matt finish right now, also with some scratches .. It seems that the toothpaste almost damaged my bracelet. Is there a solution ? Could someone restore my bracelet to it's shiny beautiful look ? Is toothpaste a bad solution ? Thank you in advance for your promt reply
Just take it to any jeweler, they will be able to polish it for you. Dave
@@CelticDreamsCoUk thank you so much for your promt reply 🙏
Hello can a matte finish on a gold pendant get polished?
Any finish is only on the surface, So it’s just the same as scratches and dents. Sand it smooth and polish to a shine. Dave
Thanks Dave, where have you been?
Hi Jim, Still here. Busy with commissions lately. A lot of outdoor socialising in the astonishingly the nice weather we are having in the UK. people are seeing my jewellery and wanting their own. So a lot of private orders. Always a juggling act as the videos take so much time but don't make me any money. Thanks. Dave