What Is Depletion Gilding?

[@suejones2129]

Thank for showing us these steps.

[@sandramcewen]

Happy to help! Thanks! :)

[@_crazzzy]

Wow awesome tip thank You!❤

[@sandramcewen]

You are so welcome!

[@isthementalist1764]

Thanks a lot sandra really I love this idea

[@sandramcewen]

My pleasure! :)

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤your work 😊

[@maggiebannenberkowitz9254]

Thank you!!

[@sandramcewen]

You're welcome!

[@nean266]

Depletion is not bringing the silver to the surface but removing the cooper molecules a few atoms deep. It is the cooper that turns black and is washed away in the pickle.

[@sandramcewen]

Thanks for the clarification! :)

[@hayleyellis5914]

What about soldered pieces?what solder do we use thats ok for kiln?

[@sandramcewen]

I prefer using eutectic solder, since it can be depletion gilded as well. But Hard solder will also hold up in the kiln, as long as you are a little more careful of the temp. ( I think hard solder will flow at 1450F/787C)

[@theyakninja]

Nice! I wonder if that works with solder joints as well. My latest piece would be much nicer if those solder joints did not oxidise all the way beneath the enamel. I've pickled them after soldering of course but apparently one cycle was not enough

[@sandramcewen]

Thanks! Not sure it would work for solder though, but try it and let me know! :)

[@annalevinacom]

Thank you) what do you use as pickle substance before enamelling?

[@sandramcewen]

I use regular jewelry pickle: www.riogrande.com/product/rio-pickle-for-non-ferrous-metals/5010233GP/