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Old 6th April 2017, 06:48 PM   #1
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Thank you Ken,
I have read about the eggs, but now that the cannon is not a loose piece, it is not practical to put it in a plastic bag with its wooden base and all.
I was thinking of something 'easier' to apply, like bleach or vinegar. Then i phoned my jeweler friend; he offered to oxidize it for me, but he adviced me to instead allow for time to do its job, as soon it will naturaly loose its unwanted shining.
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Old 6th April 2017, 09:00 PM   #2
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Hi Fernando,

Greetings! I'm a recent arrival here on this forum.

You could take the miniature to the coast. The silver oxidation process should occur quicker in a hot and humid environment with plenty of salt in the air.

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Old 6th April 2017, 09:18 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum, Victrix .
I do live in the coast ... a humid and salty one .
Let us see how fast this thing will oxidize ... and if i remember to report it when such time comes .
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Hi Fernando,

That's turned out well and is a fine looking piece as it is - I agree with your jeweler friend, let nature take its course.

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Old 7th April 2017, 06:45 PM   #5
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Thank you David .
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Old 8th April 2017, 08:37 PM   #6
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Beautiful piece, Fernando.
When the silver does patinate, all of the parts will do so evenly.
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Old 8th April 2017, 08:49 PM   #7
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Sure thing, Oliver; thank you .
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