Biff S asked:
I heated silverplate flatware with a propane torch in order to bend for bracelets and other jewelry. I did it in darkness and only to a cherry red color. After bending I used a steel wire wheel on my Dremel to shine back from it discolored. I was unsuccessful to bring a silver color back and a pewter/black color remains. Did I heat it too much or what? I tried not heating it but was difficult to bend. Any advice?
Tags: Bracelets, Darkness, Silver Color, Steel Wire, WheelI heated silverplate flatware with a propane torch in order to bend for bracelets and other jewelry. I did it in darkness and only to a cherry red color. After bending I used a steel wire wheel on my Dremel to shine back from it discolored. I was unsuccessful to bring a silver color back and a pewter/black color remains. Did I heat it too much or what? I tried not heating it but was difficult to bend. Any advice?
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More than likely the silverware was stainless steel, once stainless steel turns red you have burnt it and it will not come back. You must heat it slowly but even then it may turn slightly blue than must be brushed with a stainless steel brush. Hard to heat ss with an open flame and not have discoloration, that’s why most ss welding is done by using argon shielding gas to keep out impurities.