This is the making in progress of the charm seen in previous post
Unfinished sterling silver charms showing three different "finishes".
The dark one at the back is two halves which have just been soldered together and the discolouration is the metal reacting to the heat, (oxidisation.)
The matt white one on the left has been cleaned in safety pickle, leaving the pure white colour of silver.
The final, er, silvery looking one has been rubbed or polished which brings us the more familiar surface of silver.
I love how it has a different personality depending on what happens to the surface. An enchanting material to work with.
Close up of hallmark and my makers mark
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