Product Description
PickleIt™ Surface Prep and pickle for metals - by CoolTools
Created from a blend of natural 100% non-toxic food grade materials PickleIt™ is designed to remove copper oxides from most metals, including silver, bronze and copper. A great solution for removing the oxidization from your fired metal clay pieces!
Also ideal for preparing sterling silver to incorporate into metal clay and enamelling pieces.
To use:
Add 1tbs of PickleIt™ per 8oz of water - distilled water is also better but not essential! A stronger concentration may work faster.
Heat the solution in a glass, stainless steel container or small crockpot until it is boiling. Then lower the heat to maintain a gental simmer.
Leave the pieces in the solution until the oxidiztion has gone and the metal has returned to its natural colour.
It is a good idea to neutralise your metal clay after pickling, this can be done by first rinsing your piece, then putting it in a mix of hot water and bicarbonate of soda. Leave for a few minutes and rinse.
This solution can be used with any stone that can withstand firing, and is safe to dispose of in a household drain.
Available in 2 sizes:
- 8oz - make 1 gallon of solution
- 3lbs - makes 6 gallons of solution
