Depletion gilding

[@Ken_Dalton]

Thanks Claire. Peter an the gang hope your all stayin safe and well ✌

[@johnmimist]

I think it’s nice to pickle when the metal is cool, to avoid the toxic fumes and corissive splatter from putting in the silver while its still hot? That cast pod is gorgeous, and the leaves too!

[@helen898]

Thanks so much Karen. 👍

[@ronsfi]

Can my pickle be too strong? What happens and how do I tell? I learned much today, thank you.

[@JustME-ft4di]

Fabulous!

[@angeyates7155]

Hi, this is great thanks.
Do you have to brass brush in between every heat?
What type of pickle do you use, does that matter?
Is there a way I can just keep it white? How do I do that?

[@dericflairmultiverse4952]

is 80% silver and 20% copper ratio more for reticulation?

[@orianacatton]

Could I ask how that beautiful pod piece was made?

[@JustME-ft4di]

She says it was cast.

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

What a great way to accent pieces ,if you scratch or whatever , what steps do you take to repair

[@jewellerytrainingsolutions9978]

You can carefully burnish over scratches and apply a very light sanding (2000 grit)

[@angeyates7155]

I'm guessing that you need to polish the piece before starting reticulation? And is there a way to stop the depletion guild rubbing off and returning to a shiny finish?

[@mrcapp]

Is depletion gilding something you can do before applying a LOS patina? Would that make a difference?

[@arasagyb]

Bonito. Pero muy cerca el encendedor de la llama....

[@elisebekker7631]

Please keep the lighter away 😘

[@AndyDaviesByTheSea]

Unfortunately it's not until you've watched for nearly nine minutes that you find out that the lady isn't going to show you how to do it.
Kind Regards . . . Andy

[@carmenburgi5]

And boom goes the lighter. 😬