It isn't the 'method' of cleaning that does the job, so much as the 'cleaning agent' that does the trick, especially with brass pins. Most of the 'cleaning agents' mentioned are acidic, that is what makes the brass bright.
Lorri (the metalsmith) ----- Original Message ----- From: Julie Ourom<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: lace@arachne.com<mailto:lace@arachne.com> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:05 PM Subject: [lace] cleaning pins Jenny B asked about cleaning pins. Has anyone tried using an ultrasonic cleaner for this? My DD picked one up at Radio Shack (no affiliation) over the holidays, and it seems to have done a good job on some jewelry and silverware. Much less intrusive than jewelry cleaners although leaves a slightly duller finish which is not necessarily a bad thing. I'm planning to bring him a few things when I visit at the end of Feb, will put in some pins and see how it goes. Here's a link if you want to see more: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103904&cp=&kw=ultras onic&parentPage=search<http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId= 2103904&cp=&kw=ultrasonic&parentPage=search> No idea why it's discontinued... Hoping to make some lace this weekend... JulieO in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada...add cold temperatures to some nice fresh snow, and it's definitely seasonal...and good weather for crafting. e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
