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Oxidizing Small Jump Rings on Dental Floss

A tip from @wittnwhimsyjewelry for stringing jump rings and chain on dental floss so they dip in and out of patina easily.

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Here is a technique to oxidize small items from @wittnwhimsyjewelry - “When oxidizing small things I string them onto dental floss! Here I’m using Midas patina, I places small jump rings and chain onto the dental floss It allows me to dip the pieces in and then take them out easily!” 🙌 Thanks for sharing this with us!! Please email me your tips! I would love to share them! #metalsmithing #jewelrymakingtipoftheday

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