Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comments for Michon Jewelry Blog http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog All about jewelry and creativity Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-96002 Dennis Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-96002 where have you gone?? where have you gone??

]]> Comment on Buy Xanax Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/04/09/happy-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-88181 Dennis Thu, 26 May 2011 17:43:23 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3543#comment-88181 Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I'm sure! Cute project! This was perfect for Easter I’m sure!

]]> Comment on Buy Ambien Without Prescription by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/28/accessorizing/comment-page-1/#comment-85398 Dennis Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:33:42 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3532#comment-85398 Beautiful flowers! How did you make them? Beautiful flowers! How did you make them?

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83385 Leah Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83385 Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn't know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves. Thanks for the in-depth reply! I didn’t know it was the zinc in solder that dissolves.

]]> Comment on Jewelry 101: Pickle by Andrew http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/comment-page-1/#comment-83382 Andrew Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/09/06/jewelry-101-pickle/#comment-83382 <b>Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.</b> <b>1. Heat Quenching</b> <b> Raevyn</b> I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing. Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn't shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same). This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you've bent back and forth a few too many times. <b>2. Excess Pickling</b> As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there's also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve. <blockquote>Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant) Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) --> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l ) Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.</blockquote> So... If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid "ate" all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium. <b>JH</b> if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated). Two things: In depth responses to heat quenching and excess pickling.
1. Heat Quenching
Raevyn I think you have the softening metal thing backwards. If you allow your metals to air cool they end up softer than if you drop them in your pickle or H2O first. The principle is the same as work hardening and annealing.
Just like glass; metals should be cooled slowly so that they are stronger, more malleable (softer), and more ductile. This is bc giving the hot (excited and vibrating) metal atoms time to slow and align makes for a more resilient atomic structure. Flash cooling whether in water or pickle makes your metal more brittle b/c its atomic structure is frozen in a less than optimal arrangement. (It doesn’t shatter like quickly cooled glass b/c metals are intrinsically more maleable and able to with stand heat and hammer but the principle is basically the same).
This is the principle behind annealing anything that has been overly work-hardened like mokume gane billet or just wire you’ve bent back and forth a few too many times.

2. Excess Pickling
As I am sure everyone is aware silver solder, argentium and sterling silver are not 100% silver. Copper(Cu) makes up a big part of the remainder and in solder there’s also Zinc(Zn). Zn is very soluble in acid and Cu is soluble also but it takes time to dissolve.

Example:Solid Cu in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) (the rxn is similar for any acid: type is irrelevant)
Cu(s ) + 4 H+(aq ) + SO42-(aq ) –> Cu2+(aq ) + SO2(g ) + 2 H2O(l )
Acidic hydrogens (H+) steal electrons from the Cu and pull Oxygen from the sulfate(SO42-) producing H2O, soluble Cu2+, and Sulfur Dioxide.

So… If you left a soldered piece in pickle for a week, after the acid “ate” all the readily available oxygen in the silver oxide it would probably start dissolving the Zn in the Solder, then the Cu in the Solder then eventually the Cu in the Sterling or Argentium.
JH if left long enough your pickle would be ever so slightly blue. Additionally your solders integrity would be compromised, the pickle having disolved 20%(hard solder) to 40%(soft) of its make up and not simply the flux as another post implied. Your silver would probably be ok if anything a little more pure having some of its Cu dissolved, but it should probably be annealed (heated).

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by OakGem http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82433 OakGem Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:14:17 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82433 great advice! great advice!

]]> Comment on Lorazepam For Sale by Dennis http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/15/get-noticed-on-etsy-part-4-more-on-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-82206 Dennis Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3523#comment-82206 Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these. Love the earrings! The color is so rich and vibrant. I am definitely a fan of these.

]]> Comment on Buy Modafinil Without Prescription by judaica jewelry http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/03/09/tassel-earrings/comment-page-1/#comment-81658 judaica jewelry Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:31 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3521#comment-81658 They look unique and glamorous! Thanks! They look unique and glamorous! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Modafinil For Sale by Lori http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2011/02/24/tool-and-supply-wish-list/comment-page-1/#comment-81266 Lori Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:29:30 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/?p=3514#comment-81266 Hi Leah, I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don't scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It's awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it's amazing how it expands your creative range :) Hi Leah,
I have the cricut and absolutely love it. I use it for so many things not related to metalwork (and I don’t scrapbook). But I use it to cut designs for rolling and etching. It’s awesome!!! Hope you can dig up enough to purchase one soon ~ it’s amazing how it expands your creative range :)

]]> Comment on Crocheted Purse and a WIP by Leah http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2007/06/29/crocheted-purse-and-a-wip/comment-page-1/#comment-80348 Leah Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:34:20 +0000 http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/index.php/2007/06/29/crocheted-purse-and-a-wip/#comment-80348 Zaida, I made that purse a while ago...I'm pretty sure I just used single crochet, increasing for the round base, then stopping the increases for the body. For the ruffle, I think all I did was add a lot of increases. I really hope that makes sense, since it has been a while and I don't remember exactly how I did it. Zaida, I made that purse a while ago…I’m pretty sure I just used single crochet, increasing for the round base, then stopping the increases for the body. For the ruffle, I think all I did was add a lot of increases. I really hope that makes sense, since it has been a while and I don’t remember exactly how I did it.

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