Hi Kate....I've been using LOS for a few years now and love the look it gives my finished piece. With regards to getting rid of any unused LOS, I found a site which said to add baking soda to the mixture to neutralize the compound. Within hours of adding the baking soda, the color of the water is clear again and safe to dispose of. Great video....you gave me some info I wasn't aware of regarding polishing the final piece.
The baking soda only changes the LOS solution from slightly acidic to a more neutral solution. It does NOT remove the sulfur from the solution. Even drying out the LOS solution won't remove the sulfur from the solution. It will just end up dry on the surface of the container.
Great video. Really helpful for some of the patina work I was doing. Thank you for sharing. (pro video watching tip: watch this one at 1.25 or 1.5x speed)
So have you ever used the Patina gel and if so, how if at all ,are these related ? Also , I am a bit confused because I watch a lot of craft videos' and the soldering and use of carbonated water and Pickling thing are all these things related somehow for the same uses or am I totally confused?
We have used the liver of sulfur gel and it works great. We no longer carry it in our shop. This product if for oxidizing (darkening) the metal. Pick solution is to remove fire scale from a piece you have soldered (firing with a torch).
Please explain, the tumbler, and its contents...thx, Great and awesome video, Kate, I love your work and your videos are especially helpful, I have learned so much....have ordered some tools, and learning very rapidly to be a good jewel crafter! TheFinder
The Lortone Tumbler we use to clean, polish and work harden metal. It is used with stainless steel shot and a burnishing compound. We have a video for the Lortone Tumbler. You can check it out (link below). th-cam.com/video/bwWTRBhqXNM/w-d-xo.html
It can last many years and has greater longevity than the solid form. Liquid Liver of Sulfur will weaken over years but if you keep it super airtight and in a cool dark place, it will extend the shelf life. We have a "working" bottle that has lasted years without a noticeable decline.
Hi Michal, you can try sealing it with a Spray Adhesive found at craft or hardware stores or you can use our Glaze Metal Sealer www.beaducation.com/zen_products/3421-glaze-metal-sealer.
beaducation Thank you for your answer:)1/.My band is with a matte finish and I would like it to stay like this.Is the Glaze Metal Sealer will keep my matte finish?.2/.Do you send this product overseas?
+Fleur Miranda Sheaf Hi Fleur. Stainless can be tricky. Like all metals, it can come in different "hardnesses". Most stainless is pretty hard by nature but can be stamped on by stamps rated specifically to stamp on stainless. If you use other stamps not made for stainless, you will ruin the stamp. Engraving is also do-able on stainless but because it is hard, you will go through bits pretty fast. So there is no right or wrong, just a few things to consider. Hope this helps :)
Very informative, thank you. I an somewhat closer to understanding the Sunshine cloth. I noticed you used the yellow. What is the difference in the pink, blue and yellow?
We only sell the yellow so that is all we are familiar with. Sometimes the other colors either have a bit of grit to them or have a different polishing compound.
what kind of micro fiber do you use for "pro polish" please? i'm french and sometimes i don't understand everything when the language is too quick talked ;-)
+Ronnie CoomCoom The micro fiber that we refer to in embedded in the Pro Polish pad. Hope this helps :) www.beaducation.com/zen_products/109-pro-polish-pad-pack-of-10
Many thanks for such a detailed and descriptive video. I am interested in creating copper pieces with verdi gris or turquoise patina colours, relic looks I call it... My question is, how safe is it to wear items that have patina, no one seems to mention that. I don't want to sell items that may cause allergies etc.
Hi Chris! This is a great question. Obviously there are an endless amount of techniques to patina metal. So, I can't speak to them all. If you're concerned I would consider sealing your pieces once they're complete. This will protect the patina, but also put a layer between the wearer and the patina. We offer a few choices of sealers on our site. I've linked them below: Jewelry Shield: www.beaducation.com/p/1526-jewelry-making-tools-jewelry-shield Renaissance Wax www.beaducation.com/p/2069-jewelry-making-tools-renaissance-wax-2-ounces Glaze Metal Sealer www.beaducation.com/p/3421-enamel-mixed-media-glaze-metal-sealer-2-ounces
Thank you I have learned a lot. May I ask how you oxidize a sterling silver piece that has genuine stones in it, or any kind of other stones and beads. Thanks again.
+charlotte woodley Hi Charlotte, sorry for the late reply! You could use ink, or enamel paint or gilders paste. Check them out on our site :) www.beaducation.com/home/search?qry=pat005%2C+pat010%2C+pat014
Thank you for this great lesson. I tried to blacken a whole band(without any engravings) with oxide,but I have seen that after a day of wearing the ring black began to disappear .For how long does the liver of sulfur hold?. Thanks...
Hi Moshe, the black does rub off on the surface but will stay deep in the engravings/stampings because nothing is coming into contact with those deep spots. Liver of Sulfur holds for a very long time, but again, only in the deep impressions.
Sorry, hit send too soon, I would look for a large wheel that you just hold the piece against, maybe something with large radials or a buffing wheel. We don't sell that on our site but you could try Rio Grande :)
Hi Kate....I've been using LOS for a few years now and love the look it gives my finished piece. With regards to getting rid of any unused LOS, I found a site which said to add baking soda to the mixture to neutralize the compound. Within hours of adding the baking soda, the color of the water is clear again and safe to dispose of. Great video....you gave me some info I wasn't aware of regarding polishing the final piece.
The baking soda only changes the LOS solution from slightly acidic to a more neutral solution. It does NOT remove the sulfur from the solution. Even drying out the LOS solution won't remove the sulfur from the solution. It will just end up dry on the surface of the container.
I've been looking for a tutorial about how to use liver of sulfur. This is a great introductory video!
Great video. Really helpful for some of the patina work I was doing. Thank you for sharing.
(pro video watching tip: watch this one at 1.25 or 1.5x speed)
Fantastic tutorial. Thank you very much!
So have you ever used the Patina gel and if so, how if at all ,are these related ? Also , I am a bit confused because I watch a lot of craft videos' and the soldering and use of carbonated water and Pickling thing are all these things related somehow for the same uses or am I totally confused?
We have used the liver of sulfur gel and it works great. We no longer carry it in our shop. This product if for oxidizing (darkening) the metal. Pick solution is to remove fire scale from a piece you have soldered (firing with a torch).
Please explain, the tumbler, and its contents...thx, Great and awesome video, Kate, I love your work and your videos are especially helpful, I have learned so much....have ordered some tools, and learning very rapidly to be a good jewel crafter! TheFinder
The Lortone Tumbler we use to clean, polish and work harden metal. It is used with stainless steel shot and a burnishing compound.
We have a video for the Lortone Tumbler. You can check it out (link below).
th-cam.com/video/bwWTRBhqXNM/w-d-xo.html
How long does liver of sulphur last if unopened? (liquid form)?
It can last many years and has greater longevity than the solid form. Liquid Liver of Sulfur will weaken over years but if you keep it super airtight and in a cool dark place, it will extend the shelf life. We have a "working" bottle that has lasted years without a noticeable decline.
Hi,
I tried to blacken band which was without etching and blackening begins to decline after day. Is there a way to tarnish that will last?
Thanks..
Hi Michal, you can try sealing it with a Spray Adhesive found at craft or hardware stores or you can use our Glaze Metal Sealer www.beaducation.com/zen_products/3421-glaze-metal-sealer.
beaducation Thank you for your answer:)1/.My band is with a matte finish and I would like it to stay like this.Is the Glaze Metal Sealer will keep my matte finish?.2/.Do you send this product overseas?
What is better for stainless steel bracelets and rings? STAMPING or ENGRAVING??
+Fleur Miranda Sheaf Hi Fleur. Stainless can be tricky. Like all metals, it can come in different "hardnesses". Most stainless is pretty hard by nature but can be stamped on by stamps rated specifically to stamp on stainless. If you use other stamps not made for stainless, you will ruin the stamp. Engraving is also do-able on stainless but because it is hard, you will go through bits pretty fast. So there is no right or wrong, just a few things to consider. Hope this helps :)
Very informative, thank you. I an somewhat closer to understanding the Sunshine cloth. I noticed you used the yellow. What is the difference in the pink, blue and yellow?
We only sell the yellow so that is all we are familiar with. Sometimes the other colors either have a bit of grit to them or have a different polishing compound.
what kind of micro fiber do you use for "pro polish" please? i'm french and sometimes i don't understand everything when the language is too quick talked ;-)
+Ronnie CoomCoom The micro fiber that we refer to in embedded in the Pro Polish pad. Hope this helps :)
www.beaducation.com/zen_products/109-pro-polish-pad-pack-of-10
Many thanks for such a detailed and descriptive video. I am interested in creating copper pieces with verdi gris or turquoise patina colours, relic looks I call it... My question is, how safe is it to wear items that have patina, no one seems to mention that. I don't want to sell items that may cause allergies etc.
Hi Chris! This is a great question. Obviously there are an endless amount of techniques to patina metal. So, I can't speak to them all. If you're concerned I would consider sealing your pieces once they're complete. This will protect the patina, but also put a layer between the wearer and the patina. We offer a few choices of sealers on our site. I've linked them below:
Jewelry Shield:
www.beaducation.com/p/1526-jewelry-making-tools-jewelry-shield
Renaissance Wax
www.beaducation.com/p/2069-jewelry-making-tools-renaissance-wax-2-ounces
Glaze Metal Sealer
www.beaducation.com/p/3421-enamel-mixed-media-glaze-metal-sealer-2-ounces
Fab, thankyou
Thank you I have learned a lot.
May I ask how you oxidize a sterling silver piece that has genuine stones
in it, or any kind of other stones and beads.
Thanks again.
Hi, you can use Liver of Sulfur to oxidize your sterling without damaging the stone. Have fun!
Thank you for the info,
silver is darkened with LOS as a sulphide. not an oxide
do you know how it works on aluminium or what you could use to make the engraving/stamping stand out ? ?
+charlotte woodley Hi Charlotte, sorry for the late reply! You could use ink, or enamel paint or gilders paste. Check them out on our site :) www.beaducation.com/home/search?qry=pat005%2C+pat010%2C+pat014
Thank you for this great lesson.
I tried to blacken a whole band(without any engravings) with oxide,but I have seen that after a day of wearing the ring black began to disappear .For how long does the liver of sulfur hold?. Thanks...
Hi Moshe, the black does rub off on the surface but will stay deep in the engravings/stampings because nothing is coming into contact with those deep spots. Liver of Sulfur holds for a very long time, but again, only in the deep impressions.
Great video and we'll explained tfs
Thank you!!!🧡🧡🧡
What is the ixidization matrial ???
Liver of Sulphur
What is the most efficient polishing method for production work?
If you are doing a lot of polishing, I would invest in some sort of polishing wheel.
Sorry, hit send too soon, I would look for a large wheel that you just hold the piece against, maybe something with large radials or a buffing wheel. We don't sell that on our site but you could try Rio Grande :)