Comments on: Is There a Way to Test Stainless Steel Findings? https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/is-there-a-way-to-test-stainless-steel-findings/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 02:48:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: may https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/is-there-a-way-to-test-stainless-steel-findings/#comment-540993 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 02:48:11 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=38801#comment-540993 sandpapering the plated surface, then Check for rust. Stainless steel does not rust. Put the jewelry in the water, If you see a red or brown rust forming on the surface, it is likely the result of iron particles that have contaminated the surface of the steel. Take a look at the rusting and attempt to wipe it away with a rag using a solution made of even parts nitric and hydrofluoric acid. However, if the ring has rust on it, it is likely not 100% stainless steel.
If this workable?

]]> By: Autumn https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/is-there-a-way-to-test-stainless-steel-findings/#comment-358662 Wed, 13 May 2015 01:12:08 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=38801#comment-358662 Lady M has a point – test the metal to see if it reacts like rust-able metals. Other than that, my only advise is to become familiar with stainless steel. Is there a hardware store or someplace you can get some stainless steel wire from? My 19G stainless wire came from a local tool store at a very good price.

]]> By: Lady Mockingbird https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/is-there-a-way-to-test-stainless-steel-findings/#comment-358569 Tue, 12 May 2015 19:30:29 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=38801#comment-358569 To test stainless all you need do is leave one of the pieces over night in water. If there is rust on the piece the next day you don’t have stainless steel.

]]> By: Tammy https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/is-there-a-way-to-test-stainless-steel-findings/#comment-358527 Tue, 12 May 2015 19:01:12 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=38801#comment-358527 Hi Irene

I also use surgical stainless steel jumprings for my jewelry,….love it because it is hypoallergenic as well,
I order from a company in the US and they are made in the US as well so I trust their products ( nothing comes from China)
It is a great company with great service and their prices are pretty good also ( I buy packages of 1000 to get better savings) The company is called bluebuddhaboutique.com ( BlueBuddhaBoutique) just look under their listings for jumprings and find the section for stainless steel…. they also sell aluminum and other kinds of jumprings. They have a large selection of sizes and gauges. I have been ordering my supplies from them for over 3 years and have never had a problem with anything. If I get the wrong size they gladly let me return them and resend my proper size.
Hope this helps.
Tammy

]]> By: Sarah S. https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/is-there-a-way-to-test-stainless-steel-findings/#comment-354300 Fri, 01 May 2015 00:26:17 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=38801#comment-354300 engineeringtoolbox.com/identification-stainless-steel-d_383.html

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