tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post5924209790683800560..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Using Ground Walnut Shells for Polishing Chain MailleThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-41266988406120385932011-04-03T10:02:09.582-04:002011-04-03T10:02:09.582-04:00I highly recommend walnut shells because they are ...I highly recommend walnut shells because they are gentle. The South Sea pearl industry uses walnut shells to polish the pearls.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-28231093571373856432011-04-02T14:13:29.265-04:002011-04-02T14:13:29.265-04:00We thread our rings on copper wire right off the m...We thread our rings on copper wire right off the mandrel. This keeps them together while they're in the tumbler. <br />I use rice on finished Jewellery with soft stones or anything that could be damaged by steel shot. I'll have to get some walnut shells to try. <br />Marilyn<br />Www.marilyngardiner.comMarilyn Gardinerhttp://www.marilyngardiner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-61521669718755068742010-10-25T08:38:03.093-04:002010-10-25T08:38:03.093-04:00That's too bad, Ruralrose. Better luck next ye...That's too bad, Ruralrose. Better luck next year. Have fun working with wire. PearlThe Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-50657633383221096562010-10-25T02:10:02.973-04:002010-10-25T02:10:02.973-04:00Hey Pearl - my walnuts rotted in the constant rain...Hey Pearl - my walnuts rotted in the constant rain and cold - so sorry not this year - thanks for setting me straight on the hardening thing, I am just learning to work the wire - peaceRuth Trowbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504906924681540699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-32450003392358072162010-06-19T09:58:59.124-04:002010-06-19T09:58:59.124-04:00Well, Ruralrose, your walnut shells will be free! ...Well, Ruralrose, your walnut shells will be free! Yeah, do send some my way if you are inundated with them. Please note the shells do not harden but just polish.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-63424315866654520522010-06-19T00:14:40.485-04:002010-06-19T00:14:40.485-04:00Wow Pearl a present for me? It is my lucky day to...Wow Pearl a present for me? It is my lucky day to read about this! I never thought about hardenening this way and the polishing is a bonus. I have 2 100' walnut trees and surely would send you some shells (in the fall) in return (if you want them). Still haven't made anymore renaissance hair jewellery to show off, but it is the first thing I get to make when the farming is under control and I'll send you pics. Thanks, peaceRuth Trowbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504906924681540699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-39268798558550912232010-06-18T10:49:24.099-04:002010-06-18T10:49:24.099-04:00Although I don't work in chainmaille or have a...Although I don't work in chainmaille or have a need to polish rings, it's clear through your descriptive explanation that this is a very easy-peasy way to do it!<br />-StephanieStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960839361016060444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-67422646889936324512010-06-16T20:04:57.451-04:002010-06-16T20:04:57.451-04:00This is great info Pearl! I like the idea of a dry...This is great info Pearl! I like the idea of a dry mix for polishing and the walnut shells sound perfect. Thanks for the sifting tip too. That will save the hassle of picking though the shells!Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutorhttp://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/popcorn-polymer-clay-earrings/10286/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-83828345460664817852010-06-16T14:59:48.741-04:002010-06-16T14:59:48.741-04:00No, it's not to replace steel shot. Using stee...No, it's not to replace steel shot. Using steel shot will also harden the wire. Dry tumbling material like rice or walnut shells do a great job of polishing up rings without the hassle of dealing with water and having to dry the rings after.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-24486357148405849492010-06-16T14:32:31.402-04:002010-06-16T14:32:31.402-04:00Great post Pearl...I've never used rice or wal...Great post Pearl...I've never used rice or walnut shell to tumble anything!<br /><br />Do you use this in place of stainless shot, or is there a specific reason? Is it because you use this as a dry tumble?<br /><br />CheersAzure Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14909773759269019279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-46484247089905385972010-06-16T11:36:32.343-04:002010-06-16T11:36:32.343-04:00Great article. I enjoy reading your blog very much...Great article. I enjoy reading your blog very much<br /><br />Check out this beading Ebook I bought. It has amazing beading patterns and ideas for any bead lover.<br /><br />http://beadbookreviews.weebly.com/index.htmlStacy Olsonhttp://beadbookreviews.weebly.com/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-50948740257516648462010-06-16T08:18:53.219-04:002010-06-16T08:18:53.219-04:00There are 2 types of tumblers - rotary and vibrati...There are 2 types of tumblers - rotary and vibrational, each with their pros and cons. I would recommend the rotary ones because they are less expensive and need less supervision. Vibrational tumblers tend to "walk".<br /><br />Yes, I do recommend the inexpensive children's craft tumbler. See this post :<br />http://www.beadinggem.com/2008/10/craft-rock-tumbler-for-shining-up-chain.html<br /><br />It's fine for the occasional chain maille work and for dry tumbling. Yes, it does work on copper and that's how I shine them up again.<br /><br />I also use a proper rotary tumbler with stainless steel shot for wet tumbling and hardening sterling silver jewelry etc.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-41506471405812582012010-06-16T07:08:29.184-04:002010-06-16T07:08:29.184-04:00What type of tumbler do you recommend? I am wonder...What type of tumbler do you recommend? I am wondering if it has to be an expensive one or can you use the type that local crafts stores sell for children. Does this work on copper? Even when I store my copper jewelry in plastic bags, they tarnish a lot.Willinoreply@blogger.com