Top 5 mistakes when testing gold and silver with JSP acids

Here’s my top 5 mistakes when testing for gold and silver with JSP acids. I own an Etsy store, and have done thousands of tests with the acid.
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[@dameanvil]

0:00 ⏳ Using old testing acids can lead to inaccurate results when testing for gold and silver, so it's crucial to replace them every six months to a year. 1:50 🖊 Scratching too lightly when testing jewelry with acids can result in false positives, especially with gold-plated items. 3:12 🧤 Avoid getting testing acids on your hands by using tools or wearing gloves, as they can cause burns and leave black spots. 3:38 🕶 Scratching all around the stone when applying testing acids can waste acid and make it difficult to determine results accurately. 4:47 💍 When testing jewelry, scratch in inconspicuous areas to avoid visible damage to the item, ensuring accurate testing without compromising its appearance.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Hahaha I could not have said it better myself. I replaced every 6 months. After they start to go funny

[@hfrt29]

This is very informative compared to all the other ones that you have to watch 20 minutes why don't you have more likes?!

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Thanks I really appreciate it. Unfortunately there’s very few people interested in acid videos

[@tinktink7736]

Thank you for this video, it was helpful.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Anytime thanks for watching

[@rbrown2895]

Thanks!! Very helpful. 👍😎👍

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Thanks for watching

[@stevenmenezes8027]

Cool

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@stevenmenezes8027 thanks so much

[@michaelmarquez966]

I scratched an ore with what looks like potentially Gold on my testing stone and It passed for 10 karat, however, the 14 karat caused a smoky reaction. It still passed for 14 karat, any clarity on why it caused smoke?

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

The smoke is probably the acid eating away the gold. It could be 14k but slightly under karat which is common

[@DivergentSoul]

I’ve got some what I believe to be silver out of some breaker switches, but when I test it with my acid it doesn’t show red like any of the other sterling silver that I have like how you demonstrated with your paper towel it shows black. Any idea why that is.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Black would most likely be stainless steel. I have seen it before

[@DivergentSoul]

@@vintagesterlingfinds interesting, I have some stainless. I will test and see if I get the same result. Although another thing to note is that the metal is significantly softer than stainless steel I can melt it down with my propane torch, just like sterling

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@DivergentSoul it could be a cheaper steel

[@joannekropf3436]

How do you safely dispose of old acid? Thanks!

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

My recycling depot takes them. Like how you would throw out an old battery

[@joannekropf3436]

@@vintagesterlingfinds thank you!

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@joannekropf3436 anytime

[@jellyree888]

i was wondering if acids go bad 6 months after opening or is there a specific date i should look for?

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

My experience is 6 months. But I do use mine weekly. I find they start giving false positives after that. One people use them for up to a year

[@user-yo4yi5ip7q]

How to make this acid solution

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Cant make it. It’s $4 to buy from a company called lacy west

[@ilyasgarba1621]

is there any possibilty of expire the acid

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Yes after 6 months no good

[@ilyasgarba1621]

@@vintagesterlingfinds thank you

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@ilyasgarba1621 anytime

[@candykent]

hi

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

Hi friend

[@veranahornyj5524]

You should always wear gloves!!

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

You are right. I do wear gloves when I do a lot of testing

[@cyanessence420]

Meh, safety is for those who give a shit.

[@vintagesterlingfinds]

@@cyanessence420 I agree. Just be careful when using