Scratch Finish Texture For Metal Surfaces

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In this video, Prof. John Ahr demonstrates a simple technique for applying a scratch finish texture to any metal surface. This finish is especially good for jewelry pieces that receive a lot of wear.
Now, I know what you're thinking. You're probably saying to yourself "How hard is it to scratch a metal object." Not hard at all! That's what makes this finish so great. But, if you follow the steps in this video you'll probably be a lot happier with the results that you produce.
The trick to getting this finish to look right is to start with a polished piece. If you don't start with a polish on your item, the finish will just look lazy and sloppy.
You'll need four different sandpaper grits to work with. Specifically, you'll need 600, 320, 100 and 80 grits. Use them in this order. So, it's like your working backwards from the way that you normally prepare an item for polishing.
There is a technique to applying this finish. You have to start with your finest grit of sandpaper. You want to smack your piece with the sandpaper, pull to make a scratch and then lift up the sandpaper. Repeat this in every direction until you stretch the entire surface of the piece. Then, move to the next courser grit and repeat the process.
If you would like to know how to sand a piece to prepare it for polishing, the OJA playlist includes such a video.
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[@venust.4119]

You teach something that no other jewelers teach. You give comprehensive explanation, offer alternative options, and make it look so easy. Your videos really inspire.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@kitlings5847]

Thank you for sharing your technique & ideas of how to make jewelry easily. I'm very much appreciate you are always speak very clear and slow for instruction, and that is very very helpful, since I'm not a native English speaking person. Bless you...

[@Dawnybros]

Thanks for sharing such a useful and beautiful technique and finish. I always enjoy the attention you pay to detail and the clarity of your tutorials. :)

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Dawn Brosnan Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad that you find the videos helpful. Thanks for watching! : )

[@apoorvazaveri5483]

Thanks. Loved the texture!!!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Apoorva, I'm glad that you liked the finish that this technique produces. Thanks for your support! : )

[@susantau]

Awesome!! Thank you!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you found the information helpful. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@renatafreitas4207]

Nice tutorial. Thank you!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@celesteg9020]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I learned a lot from this!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

celeste g Cool! I’m glad you liked the video 😀

[@zhangmenghan8573]

Haha, I am learning polishing and want to erase all of scratches from my surface, but you put them back. I cannot help struggling for erasing them. lol

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The OJA has a video on the Principles of Polishing. You'll find it in the OJA playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com This matte finish looks great contrasted against a shiny one. Plus, this is a great finish for work that is produced using different colors of metal, like mokume gane. Thanks for your support! : )

[@danielao9585]

Grazie, bella tecnica…

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

😄

[@huskyfluffy]

Love the idea! Tho how do it do this finish on a finished piece? With those polishing or sanding discs??

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Huskyfluffy, The scratch finish is applied by hand. You apply a uniform finish to your piece first (maybe even polish it), then you follow the steps in the video to apply a scratch finish by hand. Thank you for your ongoing support! : )

[@KremenaVenkova]

Thank you....:):)

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Kremena Venkova Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! : )

[@AngeloLuis22]

how about slight chip? how to make the uneven surface to slight smooth the surface?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

You need to file and sand an uneven surface to flatten it. 😀

[@NataBerishvili]

Can I do the same with a white gold?

[@NataBerishvili]

I am gonna do it with cuff bracelet

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Sure! This technique can be applied to any type of metal surface. It's perfect for something that receives a lot of wear like a cuff bracelet. Have fun creating a beautiful finish. Thanks for your support! : )

[@NataBerishvili]

Thank you SO much! :)