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How do you give new sterling flatware the patina that my older pieces have?

Submitted: 35 days and 6 hours ago.

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Posted by Brian 35 days and 5 hours ago.

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Hello XXXXXXXXXX,
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You can age new silver by either using potassium sulfide which is a chemical that reacts with the surface of the silver. It creates the old patina finish you are looking for. You need to do this in a well ventilated area, however. You can also use eggs which is easier to get but you may have to repeat the process several times.

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33 days and 9 hours ago.

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Thanks for the info. It would have been very helpful to know that it would take a jewelers polishing wheel and rouge to take off the extra patina. It is nearly impossible to take off the patina by just plain rubbing.

Posted by Brian 33 days and 9 hours ago.

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XXXXXXXXXX,
I'm confused.....I thought you were trying to create the old patina finish with new silver.

33 days and 4 hours ago.

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That is correct, however, inorder to get into the grooves of the pattern etc. you have to paint into them with a smal;l brush--Then you need to remove excess with a jewelers polisher

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XXXXXXXXXX,

I am not sure why; did you click on the link in my original answer? You either rub the solution on with a cloth, or if you use the egg yolk method you simply put in the same container and let it sit.

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Thanks for the info. It would have been very helpful to know that it would take a jewelers polishing wheel and rouge to take off the extra patina. It is nearly impossible to take off the patina by just plain rubbing.

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XXXXXXXXXX,I'm confused.....I thought you were trying to create the old patina finish with new silver.

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That is correct, however, inorder to get into the grooves of the pattern etc. you have to paint into them with a smal;l brush--Then you need to remove excess with a jewelers polisher

Accepted Answer

XXXXXXXXXX, I am not sure why; did you click on the link in my original answer? You either rub the solution on with a cloth, or if you use the egg yolk method you simply put in the same container and let it sit.

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XXXXXXXXXX,
I'm confused.....I thought you were trying to create the old patina finish with new silver.

XXXXXXXXXX,

I am not sure why; did you click on the link in my original answer? You either rub the solution on with a cloth, or if you use the egg yolk method you simply put in the same container and let it sit.