How to Use a Polishing Motor
Polishing is a crucial part of jewellery making and is a process which creates a high quality finish on the surface of metal items. The polishing process works to remove hair line scratches, marks and dullness leaving behind a professional finish, however it is important that the metal surface is properly prepared for polishing. Use wet and dry paper to remove deep scratches or surface imperfections, starting with 500 grit and working to 2000. There are no quick ways to produce a high quality finish on jewellery, but there a many tools and accessories that will help the process move along faster. When a jewellery item is poorly polished it will make even the most well designed piece look lacklustre. This is where knowing how to use a polishing motor correctly is necessary. Although there is no one clear method, a good knowledge of the process will allow you to choose the correct tools and processes for polishing any given jewellery item. When polishing take the time to read the...