How to Use Chemical Patinas Correctly?

by Karen.
(Toronto)

I have my own hand stamped jewelry shop and have decided to use a patina on my personalized pieces.

I have tried Liver of Sulpher and the stench of it nearly knocked me over.

I use nickel silver and the only chemical I could find was Jax Pewter Black.

I put an old disc in to it, full strength and the piece turned jet black within seconds!

I now understand you can’t do that lol.

But my question is, how do get that antiqued look on jewelry without it turning in to a black mess and what tools do I need to do that?

Karen
Feelings of Love Jewelry