Silver Bracelet Restoration & Polish in two easy steps. How to 

Easy when you know how, eh?. Thanks for watching. Dave

Thank you. At first I was annoyed an offended by the negatives. But that's just part of the RU-vid fame. Every video will get a thumbs down within seconds of going live. But at the time of writing (June 2020) I have over 6 million views, and 50k subscribers. I receive lovely comments (like this) every day from people all over the world who I have inspired to make jewellery. I get so much genuine thanks and affection from all over the globe. So no I don't worry about a handful of haters with nothing else to do. Thanks for your support and the kind compliments. Dave

Glad it was helpful! Thanks. Dave

Thank you! I'm always here, comment or message any time. Dave ; )

Great news. thanks for sharing. It takes nerves at first. but the menzerna polish is the real secret to it. Thanks for sharing. Dave

Cheers Bobbi, Thanks for watching. Dave

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Thanks. Things like the Byzantine chain can be quite relaxing once you have the rings made. I often just sit in the garden making chains. Thanks for watching. Dave

Me too, love listening to his accent!

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If you like this, have you seen my gold ring restoration? see link. Dave ru-vid.com?o=U&video_id=5QKwbEQkocM

Simple with the right tools. Thanks for watching. Dave

Glad I could help. Dave

Easy to do with the right tools. Thanks. Dave

You could get rid of the minor haze left behind the medium polish if you use a finish polish, right?

Polishing is simply a process of adding scratches, but making them finer and finer, until you cant see them. So yes, using a "super finish" compound will remove any marks from the previous intensive polishing stage.

You can use a 600 buff stick, but it will obviously take longer. Thanks for watching. Dave

Easy with the right tools. Thanks for watching.Dave

I've done a few refurbishment videos. The Masonic ring, Money Clip, and huge claw ring. Lots of tips.. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SGRSQa5lR2Q.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5QKwbEQkocM.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXFr6rLOxms.html

Glad I could help. But any local jeweler should be able to polish a ring for a just few pounds. Dave

Unfortunately it has some missing and some broken small diamonds in it and I’m very particular with it. Plus I’m a very much “Do it yourself” person than pay someone. That way I also learn new things too. I used your idea and it has turned out incredible, I haven’t even polished it yet either. You are amazing! Thank you so much! 💜

Hence the Glasses and the dust mask !. I frequently come out of the workshop with a black stripe down my face. Dave

Dunnok? I'll have to look that up. I just assumed it was a sparrow (or finch). But my knowledge is limited. Thanks for watching, Dave

Indeed. Those little sanding drums, and the cutting action of the Menzerna, are a great combination and save a lot of time. Dave

They've changed mine. I hardly use a buffing stick any more. Dave

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Thanks. Easy when you know how. Dave

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Over 7 million views. So perhaps not so hidden. Thanks for watching, Cheers. Dave

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Ha!. I've been very busy lately with commissions. Which is good I guess. My videos take a lot of work, so I have to slot them in with other projects. Thanks for your support. lots more projects in the pipeline. Thanks for watching. Dave

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Glad it was helpful! Polishing out marks and scratches really adds value. Dave

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Thank you. A little knowledge goes a long way. Dave

It's the best way to build skills. Just get a scrap item and try restoring and repairing it. Dave

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See this to answer your question....Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bf0DPhzy7S4.htmlsi=xrCsmyTqdRvQco4V&t=42

Its great stuff, IF you can get it. Dave

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I have polished quite a few and its basically the same principle. One tip I will say though is to use a wheel small enough to get inside the bowl of the spoon. Using a large bench polisher wheel for example, you'd never get to the deep part of a teaspoon. large wheels can also, wear away the edges, so always go carefully. Also with vintage and antique flatware, do protect the hallmarks, as they can add a lot of value to the pieces, don't polish them away!. Big spoons often get dents, so hammer these out first and sand smooth before polishing. Hope this helps. Perhaops have a look at another polishing video, I did see link. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXFr6rLOxms.html

Thanks, I get that a lot. Dave

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I keep the tap eover the hallmarks all the time. when the rest of the bracelet is totally finished, I will remove the tape and just give it a light polish to blend in the protected area (avoiding any edges where the tape has been). A Dremel is fine, just get the sanding drums and some good (Menzerna) Polish. good luck. Dave

Well, I can't speak for anyone else, but they should have the polishing equipment to do this for a few dollars. Thanks for watching. Dave

That depends on your Dremel. Standard Dremel accessories are 1/8" (3.175mm). Whereas most professional accessories are typically 2.3mm diameter. So you either need to change the collet on your Dremel or swap the chuck for a 3 jaw multichuck. See this link if you don't know what i mean. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FclCj7fuJ64.html

Also wanted to ask. We use fine silver to make our products, but we can’t seem to get the shine as Sterling silver does when you buff it. Is pure silver able to be shined like this? Regards

I never really use fine silver, but I don't see why not. Fine silver may be slightly softer, so perhaps try a finer polish. treat it more high carat gold. The menzerna yellow, gives me a good polish on most things. I buy all my supplies from cookosngold.com search for "sander rolls". They also now stock the Menzerna polishes (probably due to my videos) and the small cotton mops. Dave

The P175 yellow super finish really does add a final shine. But 99% of the finish is simply the P164 blue. I use it for everything. Dave

Friction can cause immense heat. I have had rings in my nylon jawed vice and melted the jaws, simply by polishing the ring with a flex shaft. So do watch out for the heat. Yes, I use the Menzerna blue to polish my steel hammers and chasing tools. it does a great job. That said, Menzerna offer a large range of polishes, and so there are probably more specific steel ones that will cut harder. see link. Dave www.menzerna.com/products/solid-compounds/surfaces/stainless-steel/

Thanks, gets quite hot actually - when polishing. Dave

The difference between a Dremel and a cordless drill is going to be the speed. The Dremel is much faster RPM and so better for these type of things. So lacking anything else, i'd say buy a cheap Dremel. I have most tools, but my favorite is actually a little dremel cordless. Cheap and easy to use. See link. Dave. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Or0fQqUmFY.html

I'd suggest using cotton mops with polish. use a Tripoli to remove fine scratches and then rougue to add shine (or the menzerna polishes I use). Check out this vid for some tips. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L71O7hqvJa8.html

Thanks you. Dave

I'm not sure what mean by the P164 ? Dave

@@CelticDreamsCoUk P164 that's the product number for the mervana sorry not sure on spelling, the polish you used. I guess i took it for granted it would be available here in the US. I will look it up.

I've never coated silver with anything. Just a quick rub with a silver cloth., Dave

I don't know where you are, But here's the link to them here in the UK where I buy them. hope this helps. Dave www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+roll

The best tip is to keep the mop moving, at right angles to the direction its rotating. for example when using the bench polisher i move the silver right to left as the wheel rotates. for final finish use a soft cotton mop, and remember to clean the piece thoroughly in between each stage. don't contaminate your mops with emery particles from the sandpaper. hope this helps. Dave

Not quite sure what you don't understand. It's simply the polishing which makes it shiny, That's it. Perhaps check out a few of my other polishing videos to help explain what i am doing. Dave . . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SGRSQa5lR2Q.html

MrSergioCG i think you ask about the cleaning after polishing, its just warm soapwater and a toothbrush.

It depends on how deep the engraving is and how deep the scratches are. If you think about it, engraving is just a pretty scratch. If you want to be a little more precise over it and just remove the lighter scratches, then look at things like the 3M discs, to just polish small areas. then go over the whole thing lightly with some rogue and a soft mop. to give it that final shine and blend everything together, but not to remove any detail on the engraving. Dave . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uUBnN4j98Nc.html

just finishing a video on a large belcher made with square wire. Thanks. Dave

Busy with Xmas orders, but more vids on the way!

The polish is made from grease, so if you want to cut it, use an old knife, paint scraper etc, and warm the blade on the cooker. Dave

Well, the answer is in the video. Use the same tools and the same techniques, and you'll get the same results. But if you're not experienced at this or don't have the tools and equipment, then simply take your ring to any local repair jeweller. They should be able to polish it for a couple of pounds, probably even whilst you wait. Dave

Yes the bracelets are both 925 sterling silver. Dave

Note exactly sure what you mean by pitting. In order to avoid cutting grooves or indentation in the metal you must keep the sander moving at all times, and never dwell in one spot. Also keep the sandpaper flat to the surface, don't dig in. It is also vital to cover the entire surface, equally in order to keep it flat and level as you reduce it. Note I don't just sand out the lettering I sad down the entire ID plate equally. Dave

I get them here in the UK, "Sander Roll" see link. Dave www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+roll

In the UK there are a few big companies... Cooksongold.com Cousinsuk.com HSwalsh.com Plus there's allways Amazon and ebay. I think I bought mine off Amazon. Dave

You're welcome. Dave

Thank you. Dave

Welcome. Dave

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With the tumbler I usually leave things overnight. remember to use clean shot and clean water. Check out my video on the Tumbler for some tips. see link. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXFr6rLOxms.html

@@CelticDreamsCoUk Wow, ok, i'll try it for overnight! Thanks!

Nothing else, exactly as you see it, 600 grit emery, Menzerna Intensive polish, The first polish gets you 99% there. and really the yellow super finish, its just the last 1%. Once polished its just soapy water to clean of the grease, thats it. No secrets, just as you see it. Dave.

For chains I would use the tumbler, or the magnetic polisher. These will get into all the links. See links. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXFr6rLOxms.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YvhPqvB6-Eg.html

Have a look on Amazon or Ebay, there's always someone selling them. Dave smile.amazon.co.uk/Sanding-Bands-Drums-Sleeves-Metalworking/dp/B075CJR4HQ/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=sanding+drums&qid=1552577154&s=gateway&sr=8-9

@@CelticDreamsCoUk thanks a lot. This will help me a lot.

No, I just use these two. They seem to be a good combination. I may perhaps get a polish for stainless steel for my hammers and punches. Dave.

A few people have asked from the USA. I cant find any of the usual suppliers who stock it ( eg Gesswein, Rio Grande). But I guess you could order it from the UK and pay a few dollars for postage. Dave www.hswalsh.com/search-products?search_api_views_fulltext=menzerna

@@CelticDreamsCoUk Would have liked to order it but the shipping was $20 plus VAT, etc. That's a no-go for me.

Amazon? I don't know but check it out

A solar powered workshop in the UK? well... god loves an optimist. For hand polishing i'd say no. The polish is very hard in solid blocks. With the friction and speed of a bench polisher, the grease melts and the abrasive does it magic. But at room temp, you'd never even get any off the block and onto a rag. If polishing by hand, work up through the emery grits to a couple of thousand grit. And then use rouge on a stick a strip of tough material (old denim or rough leather belt) taped to it. You can also use a polished steel burnisher, or agate burnisher to get a good shine, depending on the item you are polishing. failing that, throw an extension cable over the fence and ask your neighbour to plug in your bench polisher. good luck. Dave ; )

@@CelticDreamsCoUk I've got a decent enough battery setup that I can run some low powered tools, but yeah.. In the UK it's not exactly a reliable source.. I'm at the point where I think I might just build a pedal-powered polisher out of an old mountain bike because why not.. ☺ With a big enough flywheel I can probably use that to dump some charge into the batteries while I'm doing it too.

The traditional method is Tripoli as a pre polish on a firm cotton stitched mop, The Rogue on a loose Soft cotton mop to finish. This is the way it's been done for centuries. Tripoli and rouge should be readily available at an jewellery suppliers or internet. The menzerna polishes are just a modern ( better ?) version, of these traditional compounds. If you really want the Menzerna, try Auto stores as Menzerna make a lot of car body polishes, so many auto stores stock the range. Failing that order from the UK and pay postage. See link Dave www.hswalsh.com/search-products?search_api_views_fulltext=menzerna

I have several Dremels and several flex shafts, they work but its slower.The bench polisher is by far the fastest and gives the best result, as the mops are much larger. Dave

I use Menzerna Polish which comes from Germany. The Blue is very good for pre polishing as its medium abrasive. The yellow is much finer and gives a brishy finish. Traditionally jewellers use Tripoli and Rouge as a pre polish and final polish., Both should be easily available at your jewellery tool supplier. If you're using a Dremel, get some little loose cotton (calico) mops if you can find them. and soft cotton wool mops to finish. Alternatively, you can use silicone wheels and 3M radial discs to sand and smooth the metal. My video below might help. Dave ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L71O7hqvJa8.html

Celtic Dreams Wow, great reply. Thanks so much for answering, will check those out and the video too 😀👍🏼

Note that if you are using a Dremel, these have standard shafts, thinner than dremel accessories. So you'll need a multi chuck, or change the Dremel collet. I get them from cooksons.. Dave www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=sander+rolls

@@CelticDreamsCoUk Dave, thank you so much for getting back to me I really appreciate it! I am new at this and I have around a 1" wide Cuban-linked bracelet that I am looking to get a mirror finish on it but I wear it every day so it has some scratches and such that need to be worked out first. I love your channel! Very helpful!!

Aluminium is very soft, so perhaps toothpaste may work, Failing that, some car polish like T cut, or Autosol chrome metal polish. Dave

Menzerna Blue polish, to remove the sanding scratches, then Menzerna Yellow polish to shine. Dave

Yes, I get them from cooksons here in the UK. I have a little pot on my bench for scrap including any sweepings and dust. It all gets recycled. Dave

The trick is to keep the abrasive constantly moving, never stop any one place or you'll get a depressions. Also note how important it is to cover the entire surface. Even if there's just one tiny scratch, you must polish the whole surface evenly. Hope this makes sense. Dave

Celtic Dreams thanks Dave.

Well, now you know how to polish it. Thanks for watching. Dave

Usually a hard felt for pre polishing flat surfaces then a loose cotton (wool) mop for final polishing. Dave

I make ingots, but I cast them vertically in an adjustable ingot mold (below), to get both sides flat. Then yes I sand on a sheet of emery, taped to a flat surface. Dave pepetools.com/discount/CELTIC?redirect=/products/adjustable-ingot-molds#?aff=4

Hi Jim, Still here. Busy with commissions lately. A lot of outdoor socialising in the astonishingly the nice weather we are having in the UK. people are seeing my jewellery and wanting their own. So a lot of private orders. Always a juggling act as the videos take so much time but don't make me any money. Thanks. Dave

Always keep the piece moving when polishing, especially moving at right angles to the rotation. You may see on my videos when using a bench polisher i move the piece sideways right to left. Imagine a particle of abrasive on the mop, it shouldn't hit the silver in the same place twice. Polish is greasy, and so you need heat (boiling water) to melt it and soap to disperse it. But scrubbing your polish off with a brush will just scratch up your piece. Hence the ultrasonic is the best method. Mine doesn't have heater so I just boil the kettle and fill it up with drop of dish soap. Hope this helps. Dave

@@CelticDreamsCoUk Thank You so much for the help brother! Will definitely try this method! 👍🏼