Many times on this blog and in my jewelry videos I have mentioned using Liver of Sulfur
When I first heard the phrase “Liver of Sulfur” it sounded scary and the process sounded intimidating, but it really is neither.
These earring show the difference a patina & polish can make. Some folks prefer a bright shiny look, it’s a matter of preference
Whatever you do, don’t ignore my warning in the video to pretest your beads to see how they’ll react the with patina solution. If you look carefully at the pink & silver earrings above, you’ll notice that the LOS actually removed some of the coating off my pearls. Boo, hiss.
That being said, those were rather cheap beads and it’s the first time I’ve ever had any beads react badly to liver of sulfur.
You can use your choice of metal polish to shine up the high points, but I think Pro-Polish Pads are especially easy and convenient, as they have the polishing compound built right into the pads.
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
You can watch the Friday Findings-Liver of Sulfur Patinas video over at YouTube.
Why can’t you smell? Do you have a cold? 🙁
That’s very interesting–I like the antiqued look better than bright and shiny. But you’re going to have to tell me how they came up with the name “liver of sulfur.”
I can’t recall ever being able to smell. It has its pluses and minuses. 🙂 And, yes, I can taste just fine.
You know, I looked but couldn’t find any info on how LOS got its name. I’d be interested to learn that myself.
When it starts making me crazy to know, I’ll tell you whatever I find out. 😀
Deal!