Silver Reticulation Alloy
820 parts fine silver, 180 parts copper
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Reticulation
Used in the jewelry making process to create a textured surface with ridges, ripples and valleys. The process requires deft use of a torch to bring the metal to a high temperature just below its actual melting point.
Reticulation
It is a process of giving the metal surface a rough or wrinkled texture.
Rhodium ...
Move the flame along the piece in a reticulation style sweeping motion. Never let the flame rest in one spot. you'll achieve the best results if you concentrate the tip of the blue part of your flame right on the back of the piece.
Reticulation (Samorodok) (n) Giving the surface of the metal a rough or wrinkled texture (network or web) that has a naturally formed appearance. The process (aka Samorodok) was popularized by Russian artists such as Fabergé.
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