Product Description
Sold per 500g. 500ml hot water – 1 teaspoon powder. ( Add the powder to water and not the other way around. )
In jewellery terms pickling refers to the process of removing oxidized surfaces & flux from metal after soldering. What is pickling solution made from? It is an acid compound usually made using a specialized pickling powder with water. So if you use heat & metal, it is essential that you set up a pickle pot or glass jar. After you have mixed solution leave your soldered item in the warm water ( pickle can be used cold but is not as effective). Once your jewellery has been cleaned sufficiently ( generally starts looking white or grey) , remove from the pickle solution with a copper or brass tweezer and rinse under running water. (We find that a toothbrush is extremely effective for removing any traces of residue and ensuring a really clean, bright surface).
- Care must always be taken when conducting acid pickling procedures, but storage and disposal are equally as important especially if you have small children or pets.
- Always store acidic compounds in a clearly marked container. Then heating a pickle solution ensure the mixture doesn’t boil.
- Take fire precautions. Keep pickling acid away from skin and eyes.
- Dispose of used safety pickle correctly. (Neutralise with bicarbonate of soda first, but check local regulations first)
