How do I get a Shiny Finish on Metal....

[Former_Member]

I would like to know how I can get that super shiny finish with no scratches on sterling disks ... Besides using a tumbler, I recently purchased red rouge but when I use it, it removes the black in the handstamped pieces... Any suggestions on what to use or do?

[Former_Member]

Get some pro polish pads. They are great for finishing small items.

I really should sell them in my shop.....but here's another Etsian who does:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61433738/pro-polish-pads-jewelry-cleaning

[Former_Member]

Yes, I agree, they are great for disks.

[bddesigns]

The only way to get a high shine on ANY metal is to sand with increasingly finer grits of sandpaper, tripoli and then polish with rouge or whatever you like to use. Basic polishing techniques are the best.

[limegreenmodern]

I like to use 3M bristle discs (like sand paper, start with higher grit and work down to fine) with a flexshaft. Then tumble.

If you tumble without removing scratches first, you will end up with shiny scratches. :-) (I learned this from experience.)

If I have handstamped something and want to oxidize letters, I do all the above including tumbling, then use silver black on lettering with a Qtip to minimize overrun, wipe with a polish pad, then reshine with finest green disc that doesn't take black off.

[Former_Member]

I already have the pro polish pads as a matter of fact I give them away with some of my orders.. Those only work ok for a finished product.

BdDesigns & Limegreenmodern- Thanks for the tips.. I will have to look into that :)